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OpenAI · 2 weeks ago

Senior Manager, International Indirect Tax

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$240K/yr - $240K/yr

10+ years exp

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. The Senior Tax Manager will oversee international indirect taxes, design and execute tax strategies, ensure compliance, and drive automation through technology solutions.

Agentic AIArtificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSaaS

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop and implement indirect tax strategies to optimize tax efficiency and minimize risk across all lines of business, including new products and services, M&A, and new legal entity structures

Oversee the accuracy and timely filing of all international indirect tax returns (VAT, GST, DST, excise taxes, property taxes, etc.) across multiple jurisdictions

Ensure compliance with tax regulations and collaborate with internal teams to embed tax compliance into business systems and processes

Manage tax audits and represent the company during examinations

Drive the adoption and optimization of tax technology solutions, including tax engines, ERP systems, data tools (e.g. Alteryx, Power BI), and automation technologies (RPA)

Lead initiatives to improve data quality, enhance tax processes, and drive efficiencies for tax compliance and reporting

Build strong relationships and effectively communicate with internal partners—Financial Reporting, Accounting, Legal, Product, among others—external tax consultants, and auditors

Stay abreast of changes in global tax laws and regulations, anticipating impacts and adapting strategies proactively

Qualification

International indirect taxTax technology platformsERP systemsAnalytical skillsCPA certificationSaaS indirect taxPaaS indirect taxB2C indirect taxGlobal audit experienceProject managementAI tools familiarityBachelor's degreeMaster's degreeLaw degreeCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsLeadership skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

10+ years of progressive indirect tax experience, including in-house operational roles within tech or e-commerce environments

Extensive experience in SaaS, PaaS, B2C indirect tax

Proven expertise in international indirect tax regulations (VAT, GST, DST, excise taxes) in the EU; APAC and LATAM experience is a plus

Experience with tax technology platforms (e.g. Vertex, OneSource, etc.) and ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle)

Deep global audit experience with a fine sense of the types of arguments, legal strategies and inquiry and critical factual developments that can lead to optimal outcome

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with a track record of building and developing teams

Familiarity utilizing GPTs and other AI tools to drive efficiency gains

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a Master's degree in Taxation, Accounting, or a related field is a plus

CPA certification or equivalent

Law Degree is a bonus or an alternative to a CPA certification