Director - Indirect Tax

Summary

Join GoDaddy's team as the Director of Indirect Tax, leading the global indirect tax function. This role involves managing indirect tax compliance, planning, and strategy. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of various indirect taxes and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include leading the global indirect tax team, developing and implementing tax strategies, overseeing tax return preparation, monitoring tax legislation changes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, maintaining relationships with external advisors, providing training, and driving process improvements. A Master's degree in a related field and 10+ years of tax experience are required. GoDaddy offers various benefits, including paid time off, retirement savings, bonuses, equity grants, health benefits, and parental leave.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, or equivalent) preferred
• 10+ years tax experience in public accounting or a highly complex multinational environment required with a strong background in VAT, GST, sales and use tax, and other indirect taxes
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing team
• In-depth knowledge of global indirect tax regulations and compliance requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the global indirect tax team, providing guidance and support to ensure accurate and timely compliance with all indirect tax obligations
• Develop and implement indirect tax strategies to optimize the company's tax position and minimize risks
• Oversee the preparation and review of indirect tax returns, ensuring compliance with local and international tax laws
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the company, providing proactive advice and recommendations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, operations, and IT to ensure alignment on tax-related matters
• Maintain relationships with external tax advisors and authorities, representing the company in audits and disputes
• Provide training and support to internal stakeholders on indirect tax matters
• Drive continuous improvement in tax processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with tax technology and ERP systems is a plus

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes)
• Bonus/incentive eligibility
• Equity grants
• Participation in our employee stock purchase plan
• Competitive health benefits
• Other family-friendly benefits including parental leave