Global Indirect Tax Compliance

Discord

Discord has a highly engaged community of millions of daily active users who use the platform for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does: play video games. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming, and we are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to hang out before, during, and after playing games. We’re looking for a Senior Indirect Tax Analyst to join Discord’s global tax team and play a hands-on role in shaping our tax function as we scale. You’ll own work across corporate income tax, indirect tax, tax provisions, and global operations—partnering directly with Finance, Engineering, Legal, and external advisors. This is a high-visibility role where your contributions will directly influence how Discord navigates complex, multi-jurisdictional tax challenges during a period of rapid global growth. You’ll tackle novel tax questions that come with building a platform used by over 200 million people worldwide—from digital services taxes to multi-entity structuring—and have real ownership over the solutions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and intellectually curious, with a strong foundation in domestic and global indirect taxation and a desire to contribute to a high-impact tax function. What you'll be doing * Manage indirect tax compliance end-to-end—prepare, analyze, and monitor Sales and Use tax, VAT/GST, and other obligations across multiple jurisdictions, coordinating with external advisors to ensure accuracy and timeliness. * Prepare and review U.S. federal, state, and international corporate income tax returns, and own the quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision process including supporting schedules and documentation. * Drive international tax workstreams including transfer pricing documentation, intercompany transactions, cross-border compliance, and tax analysis related to global expansion and new product launches. * Manage responses to tax authority notices and audits, and research tax incentives, credits, and legislative developments that impact the company. * Prepare month-end and quarter-end close workpapers, reconciliations, and journal entries, including tax reporting and analysis for equity award programs. * Serve as the go-to technical resource for the company’s tax technology platforms—administer systems, drive implementation of new tools, and optimize existing compliance software. * Identify and execute opportunities to improve tax processes, documentation, internal controls, and automation across the function, and assist with ad-hoc and special tax projects as needed. What you should have * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field * 3–6 years of corporate tax experience, preferably in a public accounting firm or technology company * Strong understanding of U.S. Sales and Use Tax, Global VAT/GST, and U.S. federal and state corporate income taxation * Hands-on experience with ASC 740 income tax provisions * Strong analytical skills with a track record of identifying issues, researching tax authority guidance, and driving to resolution * Effective communicator who can manage competing priorities and collaborate across Finance, Legal, and Engineering teams Preferred Qualifications * CPA or Master’s in Taxation (MST) * Experience with technology or high-growth companies * Working knowledge of international tax concepts including transfer pricing, Pillar Two/GloBE rules, and cross-border compliance * Hands-on experience with tax technology platforms (e.g., Avalara, Vertex, OneSource, Alteryx, or similar) This position is US-based and can be remote but if you live in the Bay Area, you’re welcome to work from our beautiful SF office.  The US base salary range for this full-time position is $144,000 to $162,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits. Why Discord?  Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We're a multiplatform, multigenerational and multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests, and helps developers build and grow their businesses. We believe games give us a way to have fun with our favorite people, whether listening to music together or grinding in competitive matches for diamond rank. Join us in our mission! Your future is just a click away! Discord is committed to inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations during the interview process. We want you to feel set up for success, so if you are in need of reasonable accommodations, please let your recruiter know. Please see our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy for details regarding Discord’s collection and usage of personal information relating to the application and recruitment process by clicking HERE.

Stripe

WHO WE ARE ABOUT STRIPE Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career. ABOUT THE TEAM WHAT YOU'LL DO Stripe's mission is to increase the GDP of the internet. We build the most powerful and flexible tools for running an internet business. Our tax team works with Stripes across the company to develop an efficient tax structure as our international business scales and expands into new markets. This role focuses on Stripe Managed Payments (SMP), our Merchant of Record (MoR) product, which simplifies global selling by handling tax, fraud, and compliance on behalf of our users. We're looking for a seasoned tax professional to navigate the complexities of shifting tax liability and help lead this effort. You'll be based in the US and report to the Indirect Tax advisory lead. RESPONSIBILITIES • Be an indirect tax subject matter expert (global VAT/GST) for our Merchant of Record product, specifically managing the complexity of shifting tax liability via marketplace and agency rules • Support Stripe's expansion into new international markets, ensuring SMP remains compliant with varying global tax regulations • Participate in policy matters affecting indirect taxes internationally • Collaborate with the international indirect tax compliance team and the international accounting teams on VAT/GST compliance, assisting with the ongoing enhancement of the indirect tax compliance processes • Support management of indirect tax audits and other indirect tax matters involving tax authorities internationally • Work with other tax team members and product and engineering teams to help define requirements and collaborate on the design and build of tax solutions for the MoR product • Promote indirect tax awareness and knowledge including training and liaising with business and tax partners on changes to indirect tax legislation, systems, policies, and processes WHO YOU ARE We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • 4–6 years of relevant indirect tax knowledge, laws, and regulations • Bachelor's degree and professional qualification in tax or law • Previous in-house experience within a multinational business and either legal or accountancy firm experience • Experience with indirect taxes as it relates to the distribution of digital services • Proven experience navigating the complexities of VAT/GST for a digital service provider acting as a Marketplace or Merchant of Record PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • An advanced degree • Experience working in technology, payments, or financial services • Experience working in a high-growth, rapidly scaling environment • A willingness to work with a diverse crew of tax nerds who care deeply about Stripe's tax issues and each other

Stripe

Who we are About Stripe Stripe's mission is to increase the GDP of the internet. We build the most powerful and flexible tools for running an internet business — handling billions of dollars each year and enabling millions of businesses worldwide to scale faster by building on Stripe. Our tax team partners with Stripes across the company to build an efficient, scalable tax structure as we expand into new markets globally. About the team Our International Indirect Tax Advisory function is responsible for determining the taxability of new products, managing indirect tax audits and relationships with local tax authorities, and partnering with our indirect tax systems and compliance leads on day-to-day matters. We work cross-functionally across finance, product, and engineering — and we're looking for a sharp, collaborative tax professional to join us. What you'll do The position is based in Dublin or London and reports to the International Indirect Tax Advisory Lead. * Serve as an indirect tax subject matter expert (global VAT/GST) for Stripe's business and finance teams, managing aspects of our indirect tax planning and operations * Support Stripe's international expansion, including advising on new market entry and product launches * Participate in policy matters affecting indirect taxes internationally * Collaborate with indirect tax compliance leads and international accounting teams on VAT/GST compliance, and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of compliance processes * Support the management of indirect tax audits and other matters involving tax authorities internationally * Partner with product and engineering teams to define requirements and contribute to the design of tax solutions for our users * Drive indirect tax awareness across the business, including training and communication on changes to indirect tax legislation, systems, policies, and processes * Communicate complex indirect tax concepts clearly and accessibly to non-tax professionals across all levels of the organisation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who you are We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements below. If you do, we encourage you to apply. Preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. Minimum requirements * 4–6 years of relevant indirect tax experience, with strong knowledge of VAT/GST laws and regulations * Bachelor's degree and a professional qualification in tax or law (e.g. CTA, ACA, AITI, ATT, or equivalent) * Previous in-house experience within a multinational business, combined with legal or accountancy firm experience * Experience with indirect taxes as they relate to the distribution of digital services and physical products * Accounting experience and proficiency with ERP systems and data analytics tools * Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage clearly with all levels of management * Project management experience; detail-oriented, with a track record of taking ownership of complex work * Ability to extract, analyse, and review data and make sound recommendations * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, informal, and often ambiguous environment * Able to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team Preferred qualifications * An advanced degree (e.g. LLM in Tax, MSc in Accounting) * Experience in technology, payments, or financial services * Experience in a high-growth or rapidly scaling environment * A genuine enthusiasm for working with a curious, close-knit team of tax professionals who care deeply about Stripe's tax challenges — and each other