Tax manager - US & RoW Indirect Tax
TravelPerk
About Us
We're TravelPerk, a hyper-growth SaaS platform offering companies a one-stop-shop for booking, managing and reporting business travel.
Our aim is to revolutionise the $1.3 trillion business travel market by combining an unrivalled choice of travel options with a powerful booking and management platform and access to 24/7 customer support we’ve become the leading all-in-one travel management solution.
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, we’ve grown to over 1200 people in 9 offices across Europe and North America. In 2022 we became a ‘unicorn’ and in 2024 we raised $104 million in additional investment, with a total valuation of $1.4 billion.
We’ve been winning awards too. Since 2023, we’ve been voted one of the best places to work, one of the fastest-growing apps and tech companies, and a leading pioneer of business travel.
These are just some of the reasons why global brands like Wise, Red Bull, GetYourGuide, and Aesop trust us to supercharge their corporate travel.
The role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated, process driven Tax Manager to join the Tax team and oversee our tax compliance and reporting processes in the various countries in which we operate.
The ideal candidate will have experience with tax compliance and reporting in a public company environment reporting in US GAAP and subject to SOX controls. This position will report to the head of tax, and will be responsible for managing and further improving TravelPerk’s tax registration, tax returns filing and the quarterly tax closing processes in compliance with the applicable tax rules and accounting standards and regulations.
What You Will Do
- Manage the preparation, review, finalization and documentation of the interim period and annual global income tax reporting obligations under US GAAP ASC740, including the determination of the tax expense, deferred taxes, valuation allowances and uncertain tax positions, effective tax rate reconciliation, return to provision and disclosures processes.
- Develop and maintain the interim period and annual tax closing processes, including the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the respective internal controls.
- Manage and oversee tax registrations and the periodic direct and indirect tax returns filing processes in all jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with deadlines and existing tax laws and regulations. Liaise with our external consultants in this respect.
- Drive the implementation of tax software solutions to support the tax compliance and reporting processes. Identify automation opportunities to drive process efficiencies, quality improvements, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Support and drive ad-hoc projects within a broader tax context with respect to topics of international tax, transfer pricing, tax planning and structuring initiatives, M&A activities, tax audits and others. Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of global tax policies, procedures and controls.
- Provide guidance to the finance, accounting, legal and operational teams on tax compliance and reporting requirements and applicable criteria. Partner closely with key members of other business functions and teams on relevant tax matters.
- Liaise with external consultants and internal auditors in terms of the tax compliance and reporting processes.
What You Need
- At least 6 years of progressive experience in tax compliance and reporting, preferably a mix at a large public accounting firm and a U.S. publicly traded corporation.
- Strong knowledge and extensive experience with ASC 740, specifically with respect to the tax accounting aspects of global tax reporting consolidation, effective tax rate reconciliation, deferred tax accounting, uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances, return to provision processes and tax disclosures.
- Demonstrated experience with tax reporting in a SoX controlled environment.
- Experience with tax compliance and tax legislation analysis.
- Knowledge of US international tax rules, including GILTI, BEAT and Subpart F a bonus.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting software (NetSuite experience a bonus), and tax software enablement for US tax reporting.
- Excellent time management in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment, excellent communication (English), and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, whilst maintaining control of the big picture.
- Ability to work independently with a minimum level of supervision.
- This role will be based from our Barcelona hub and, while we do offer certain flexibility, the responsibilities of the role require you to be in the office several days per week.
Our Benefits
- 💰 Competitive compensation, including equity in the company;
- 🌴 Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge;
- 💊 Health perks such as private healthcare or gym allowance, depending on location;
- 🧩 "Flexible compensation plan" to help you diversify and increase the net salary;
- 🥳 Unforgettable TravelPerk events, including travel to one of our hubs;
- 💙 A mental health support tool for your well-being;
- 📒 Exponential growth opportunities;
- 🫶 VolunteerPerk - We offer 16 paid hours per year that you can use to give back to society by volunteering for a charity of your choice.
- 🌎 "Work from anywhere" in the world allowance of 20 working days per year.
- 📚 IRL English or Spanish Lessons are held in the Barcelona office.
How We Work
Our Vision is for a world where TravelPerk serves as the platform for human connection in-real-life (IRL). We take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our Barcelona hub. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in-real-life to improve connectivity, productivity, and creativity and ultimately make us a great place to work.
At TravelPerk, we prioritise experience and potential over academic qualifications for this role. We believe that talent and ability aren't always reflected in formal credentials.
For certain positions, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world. Please let us know in your applications, and we will assess whether this is possible.
English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply.
TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer base—and we want to ensure the people behind our product reflect that. We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means you’re welcome at TravelPerk regardless of how you look, where you’re from, or anything else that makes you.