Associate Manager – Tax

Associate Manager – Tax

Requirements

• CPA qualification or equivalent with a minimum 4-6 years of post qualified experience working in a public listed company. US tax experience is essential.
• Technical tax expertise, knowledge of US and international tax concepts (e.g. BEAT)
• Experience with tax accounting and shared principles (e.g., ASC 740, ASC 740-10 (FIN 48), SOX 404)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Exceptional written and communication skills, including the ability to synthesize technical information (including complex tax regulations) to broad audiences
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, including task prioritization and effective time management

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and review of filings, and oversee the payments for all US Federal & State income tax returns.
• Monitor the evolving and complex landscape of US tax regulations, assess their implications for KAYAK, and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Manage US tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities (IRS and state/local), as applicable.
• Maintain compliance with all taxes, including actively seeking alignment and consistency with Booking Holdings Tax Team and sister brands.
• Prepare and provide accurate and timely US data for monthly, quarterly, and annual group tax reporting requirements, including the global tax provisions (in accordance with ASC 740) and ensure corporate deliverables and inquiries are accurately and timely addressed.
• Perform an analysis and prepare documentation for uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740.
• Manage compliance efforts for SOX 404 for all tax function controls and documentation requirements.
• Be responsible for KAYAK’s tax reporting, managing the tax aspects of the monthly financial close process, journal entries and disclosures and analysis of tax balance sheet accounts to ensure compliance and the integrity of our financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Support the wider KAYAK tax team, with the management of the Transfer Pricing (“TP”) strategy and compliance, including assisting with TP calculations, provision of data to support the preparation of TP documentation and monitoring of the company’s global TP policy within NORAM.
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships with Finance, HR, Legal, and FP&A teams, as well as the Booking Holdings Tax team, to ensure alignment, accuracy, and adequacy on key regional tax matters and to support compliance and reporting requirements.
• Mentor and develop tax analysts, fostering technical growth, professional development, and a strong sense of ownership within the team.
• Assist and consult on ad-hoc projects. Provide tax input on commercial transactions, including M&A, new market entry, and contract review.
• Support the Director, Global Tax Reporting and Compliance in effectively planning, developing and maintaining relationships with external advisors balancing expertise with budget management.

Preferred Qualifications

• JD, LLB, LLM or equivalent preferred.
• Big 4 practice trained with industry (in-house) experience.
• Experience coaching and developing at least one direct report.
• Experience using NetSuite, Salesforce and OneStream preferred.
• Advance Excel Expertise in manipulating large datasets using Excel/SQL.