Lyft · 1 day ago
Tax Manager
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $152K/yr
7+ years expLyft is dedicated to serving and connecting people, fostering a work environment where all team members belong. They are seeking a skilled Tax Manager to join their Tax Team, who will collaborate with various business teams to address tax issues and ensure compliance with tax laws.
AppsMobile AppsRide SharingSoftwareTaxi ServiceTransportation
Responsibilities
Partner with cross functional groups within the company to understand the tax impact of new product/market launches and ensure tax needs are identified, considered, and communicated
Ensure new products are accurately characterized and implemented within Lyft’s sales tax engine and are producing accurate taxability results
Perform research and provide analysis on a variety of sales and use tax inquiries to both operationalize Lyft’s products and minimize tax risks
Build relationships with third-party service providers, Lyft’s finance and accounting teams, product teams, engineering teams, and internal legal counsel to ensure tax requirements are met
Maintain Lyft’s ASC 450 positions and reserves, including the documentation and calculations
Adapt to changing priorities and tight deadlines, analyze and solve problems, work under your own initiative
Stay abreast of tax law changes that impact Lyft’s business
Manage and lead audit defense for gross receipts tax, sales & use tax, and other indirect taxes
Qualification
Required
7+ years of US indirect tax experience
Proven experience in US indirect tax technical background with a detailed understanding of the application of sales tax principles to technology businesses
Demonstrated experience to cultivate cross-functional relationships and communicate complicated tax technical matters to all levels and business functions
Proven project management and organizational skills with the experience to prioritize multiple competing tasks in a fast paced, high pressure environment
An ability to balance individual ownership and accountability with collaboration and partnership
Strong working knowledge of ASC 450
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills including ability to articulate complex tax topics to non-tax business partners
Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and compliance
Strong computer and technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google suite products
Preferred
CPA, JD, or LLM in Taxation
Combined Big 4 or law firm and technology industry experience
Accounting system experience (Oracle or similar ERP)
Benefits
Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
Mental health benefits
Family building benefits
Child care and pet benefits
401(k) plan to help save for your future
In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
Subsidized commuter benefits
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Company
Lyft
Lyft is a leading ride-hailing service offering car rentals, bike, and scooter-sharing through its mobile app for convenient transportation.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.76BKey Investors
FidelityMagna InternationalCapitalG
2025-09-03Post Ipo Debt· $450M
2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2021-02-01Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
David Risher
Chief Executive Officer
Erin Brewer
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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