Navan · 22 hours ago
Indirect Tax Lead
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$139K/yr - $246K/yr
8+ years expNavan is seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Lead to join our growing tax organization. This role will serve as the global subject matter expert for indirect taxes and a key strategic partner to the finance and business operations teams, focusing on building scalable indirect tax processes and minimizing risk as the company expands internationally.
Business TravelFinancial ServicesPaymentsSoftware
Responsibilities
Own Navan’s global indirect tax function, including VAT, Sales & Use Tax, and other transactional and gross receipts taxes
Act as the primary indirect tax subject matter expert, partnering closely with the Head of Tax and the broader tax organization to align on strategy, risk, and priorities
Develop and execute scalable indirect tax strategies that support Navan’s growth, new product offerings, and global expansion
Document and maintain clear, defensible tax positions and technical analyses
Manage the indirect tax compliance calendar and ensure accurate and timely filings globally
Review monthly indirect tax accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries in accordance with ASC 450, IAS 37, and applicable local GAAP
Monitor and review sales tax nexus and fixed establishment positions on a quarterly basis
Identify, assess, and document potential indirect tax exposures and uncertain tax positions
Lead global indirect tax audits, notices, and inquiries, including audit defense and coordination with external advisors
Lead the optimization, and ongoing management of indirect tax technology and tax engines
Partner with Finance, Business Systems, and Engineering teams to troubleshoot tax engine and ERP integration issues
Drive automation and continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Assist in designing and maintaining effective internal controls for indirect tax processes
Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure proper indirect tax treatment of existing and new products
Support product launches, pricing changes, and business initiatives by defining indirect tax requirements
Review customer-facing documents, including invoices and contracts, to ensure regional compliance and appropriate indirect tax language
Partner with Customer Service and Go-to-Market teams to develop customer communications related to VAT and sales tax
Lead and mentor indirect tax team members responsible for compliance and special projects
Manage relationships with external tax advisors, consultants, and compliance service providers
Support international expansion by researching indirect tax requirements in new markets
Manage new tax registrations, licenses, and ongoing compliance obligations
Stay current on global indirect tax developments and proactively assess impacts to Navan’s business
Qualification
Required
8–10+ years of indirect tax experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax environments
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master's in Taxation and/or CPA preferred
Strong technical expertise in U.S. Sales & Use Tax and international VAT/GST regimes
Proven experience implementing and managing sales tax engines and integrating them with ERP systems (NetSuite experience a plus)
Experience supporting SaaS, technology, or digital products; travel industry experience is a plus
Excellent tax research, documentation, and analytical skills
Strong project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex tax concepts for non-tax stakeholders
Comfortable operating independently while remaining aligned with the broader tax strategy in a high-growth environment
Preferred
Master's in Taxation and/or CPA preferred
NetSuite experience a plus
Travel industry experience is a plus
Company
Navan
Navan provides travel, expense, and corporate card management to automate manual processes and drive spend visibility.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25BKey Investors
Goldman Sachs Bank USACoatueGreenoaks
2025-10-30IPO
2025-04-07Convertible Note
2022-12-08Debt Financing· $400M
Leadership Team
Ariel Cohen
CEO and Co-Founder
Carlos Avelar
Account Executive
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