Associate Manager, Tax, KAYAK

KAYAK

Location:
United States, Norwalk

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

105000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Associate Manager, Tax will report directly to KAYAK’s Director, Global Tax, manage a highly motivated regional tax analyst, and drive process efficiencies and execution. This role will focus on managing tax compliance obligations for North America, partner with Booking Holdings tax functions globally, and support compliance efforts according to US tax regulations and frameworks such as SOX 404 and ASC 740. You'll play a key role in fostering excellence, developing tax processes, managing audits, ensuring reporting accuracy, and mentoring team members.

Job Responsibility:

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

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
JD, LLB, LLM or equivalent preferred
Big 4 practice trained with industry (in-house) experience
Prior experience managing US tax compliance and provision processes
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
Experience coaching and developing at least one direct report
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
Excited to identify and actively lead projects to standardize and improve processes
Solution focused with the ability to prioritize and lead multiple tasks to meet deadlines
Experience using NetSuite, Salesforce and OneStream preferred
Advance Excel Expertise in manipulating large datasets using Excel/SQL

Nice to have:

JD, LLB, LLM or equivalent preferred
Experience using NetSuite, Salesforce and OneStream preferred
Advance Excel Expertise in manipulating large datasets using Excel/SQL

What we offer:

Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges
No meeting Fridays
Paid parental leave
Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
Paid volunteer time
Development Dollars
Leadership development
Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
Travel Discounts
Employee Resource Groups
Competitive retirement and health plans
Free lunch 2 days per week
Annual cash bonus
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 29, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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