Senior Tax Manager (US SALT)

• As a Senior Tax Manager - US SALT you will work at the headquarters of Booking.com in Amsterdam (6,000 employees with over 100 different nationalities), where our tax department sits
• The tax department currently consists of approx. 40 persons. You will report directly to the Tax Director. This role is part of the Tax Business Partner team, responsible for providing tax advisory across all business units (incl. Accommodation, payments, car rental, rides, flights, insurance, attractions)
• You will also lead on other US SALT topics including tax audits and controversy. Building strong collaboration with other US SALT experts in the group is important to ensure cross brand alignment (strategy and compliance) within the wider BKNG Group
• The tax department is part of Booking.com’s international Finance team (approx. 1,000 professionals, mostly based in Amsterdam)
• The role involves close interaction with our entire tax department, various business teams, our parent company (Booking Holdings Inc in Norwalk, Connecticut), our international offices, functional teams and other finance colleagues in Amsterdam, Manchester and Bangalore
• Due to the rapid changes in the organization and US SALT developments, the tasks and duties of this role may evolve over time. You will be keen to develop and grow within the role and to take on additional challenges and responsibilities as they occur
• Managing the US SALT matters: including (i) pro-actively identifying tax developments of new and existing practices through research/ analysis, (ii) (co-)developing strategy and (iii) influencing the business to implement any changes to ensure the company’s continued US tax compliance
• Providing high value US SALT advice and guidance relating to new business initiatives (Booking.com, Booking.com Transport, Fareharbor)
• Tax controversy and audit support: managing US indirect tax audits and controversy, including inquiries from tax authorities
• Tax Policy: participating in advocacy efforts to US indirect tax matters affecting our industry in close collaboration with BKNG and the other brands
• Contribute to US SALT awareness and appreciation within the group through training and guidance
• Keep up with global tax developments and ensure compliance with local tax rules and regulations
• Coordination and implementation responsibilities
• Answer daily ad-hoc tax issues
• Coordinate the work of our tax advisors in relation to your projects

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Free access to Headspace for you and your loved ones
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Meditation and Breastfeeding rooms at the office
• Booking Cares - 2 days per year to volunteer and learn
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Pension plan
• Annual paid time off
• Parental leave - 22 weeks
• Grandparent leave - 10 days
• Care leave - 10 days
• Bereavement leave - up to 4 weeks
• Anniversary leave
• Working from Home Furniture and Ergonomic Support
• Working from Abroad - up to 20 days per year
• Discounts & Wallet credits to spend on our products
• Upgrade to Booking.com Genius Level 3
• Friends & Family Booking.com discount vouchers
• Free access to online learning platforms
• Development and mentorship programs to support career growth
• Access to trainings and workshops
• Team development opportunities
• Local discount programs
• Game rooms in offices
• On-site meals, coffee and snacks including vegan options- It is essential that you have excellent management and communication skills in English
• Min 10 years advanced US SALT experience (advisory and controversy) within a big 4 or law firm (inhouse preferred)
• US SALT experience with taxation of digital economy, especially in the OTA business, such as marketplace facilitator statutes, Hotel Occupancy and Sales Taxes, SaaS and similar topics. Experience with state income tax is preferred
• Combination of experience with tax compliance/accounting/technology is much preferred
• Law degree, advanced tax decree (or CPA)
• Accurate, able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines, and comfortable working in a fast turnaround environment
• Ability to think strategically, multi-task, and work effectively and efficiently with minimum direction, taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to have good grasp of the detail whilst understanding the “big picture”, and to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English
• Self-starter, flexible, energetic, passionate, self-motivated, and results-oriented professional
• To be able to clearly express ideas and information to others and flex your style according to the specific situation and audience
• Organized, proactive, common sense and hands-on deliverer
• Self-aware with an appetite for self-improvement, managing and developing your experience and skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management