Tax Manager

With millions of diners, tens of thousands of restaurants, and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a unique insight into the world of hospitality. We champion restaurants, bars, wineries, and other venues around the world, helping them attract guests, manage capacity, improve operations and increase revenue.

Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of travel brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined.

Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. You’ll work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, and get the benefits, flexibility, and support you need to succeed.

The Tax Manager will report to the Director of Global Tax and be part of a world-class finance operation inside OpenTable, a key brand of Booking Holdings Inc. This individual will also work collaboratively to manage the daily operations of the global tax function and promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Not only will the Tax Manager handle North and Latin Americas compliance and partner closely with their global counterparts, but also lead with outstanding project management and communication skills. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready, willing, and able to complete domestic and international tax initiatives required to support OpenTable's dynamic growth, apply today!

In this role, you will:

1. Prepare and review quarterly, and annual income tax provisions (prior ASC 740 experience required) and ensure corporate deliverables and inquiries are accurately and timely addressed.
2. Manage the monthly close process by reviewing transfer pricing and tax related journal entries including review of tax account reconciliations.
3. Manage the global income tax compliance process by reviewing workpapers and tax returns to ensure accurate information is submitted by the due date.
4. Manage direct and indirect tax controversy process, including reviewing and responding to notices, and liaising with auditors.
5. Work collaboratively with the OpenTable business functions (Accounting, FP&A, Legal, HR, etc.) including support forecasting income tax expense.
6. Collaborate with Booking Holdings Inc. tax and accounting functions especially with regards to regular reporting and queries in addition to ongoing cross-sharing of technical knowledge and assistance.
7. Assist with the analysis of federal, state and local, and international tax planning efforts, including identification of issues, proper structuring, and implementation of effective and efficient tax strategies.
8. Support statutory reporting team with local country tax provisions and tax disclosures on financial statements, and assist in global transfer pricing policy & documentation process.
9. Manage existing processes with a process-first mindset with regards to planning, assessing and prioritizing workloads and resources. Implement changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness of tax controls and processes.
10. Monitor international and US legislation to assess implications on the existing structure.
11. Manage compliance efforts for SOX 404 for all tax function controls and documentation requirements.
12. Assist with budgeting and billing review and approval process.
13. Coach and develop staff to build a supportive team that encourages constant learning and career development.

Please apply if:

1. 5+ years of tax work in a public accounting firm and/or multinational publicly listed company (includes international tax or transfer pricing experience).
2. 3+ years experience with preparation of income tax provision supporting work papers which include ASC 740-10 (FIN 48) calculations, tax account roll forward schedules and return to provision analysis.
3. Prior experience managing tax compliance and provision processes.
4. Strong technical tax skills with emphasis on tax issues related to tax planning, indirect taxes, international tax, and transfer pricing.
5. Technical tax expertise; knowledge of U.S. and international tax concepts (e.g. BEAT).
6. Experience with tax accounting and shared principles (e.g., ASC 740, ASC 740-10 (FIN 48), SOX 404).
7. Proficiency using NetSuite and Microsoft Excel (e.g. Pivot Table, lookup functions).
8. Outstanding written, oral, and presentation skills on sophisticated tax matters to broad audiences.

Day off on your birthday.

Company matched retirement plans.

Health, dental and vision insurance plans.

Flexible Spending Accounts.

Headspace Subscription.

Flexible hours.

Universal Paid Parental leave.

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The range for this Canada located role is $110,000-135,000 CAD.

In addition to a competitive base salary, roles are eligible for additional compensation and benefits including: annual cash bonus; health benefits; flexible spending account; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays); and parental leave and benefits.

Diversity and Inclusion

We aspire to have a workplace that reflects all of the diverse communities we serve. We know that when we have diverse teams we produce more creative ideas, products, and better outcomes for our team members. OpenTable/KAYAK is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for roles on our team. Whoever you are, just be you.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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