EMEA Senior Indirect Tax Manager – Planning & Advisory

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success. Why Join Us? To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win. We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees\’ passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us. Global Indirect Tax Senior Manager Our Corporate Functions are made up of teams that support Expedia Group, including Employee Communications, Finance, Legal, People Team, Inclusion and Diversity, and Global Social Impact and Sustainability. We’re seeking a motivated Senior Manager to provide global indirect tax advice and support legislative and controversy matters. The ideal candidate will develop a deep understanding of global business operations, financial results, and intercompany relationships, working closely with Finance, Legal, Accounting, and Financial Systems/Technology teams on various projects for Expedia Group’s e-commerce travel platform. In this role, you will: Review new VAT/GST legislation, tax court decisions, and administrative rulings to determine their application to Expedia Group, advising on processes, controls, and compliance requirements. Assist and occasionally manage VAT/GST audits. Provide indirect tax advice to business partners and new business initiatives. Develop and execute strategy, including measuring success and adjusting based on new facts or a changing landscape. Propose solutions and thought leadership to address challenges unique to the travel industry. Support the evolution of tax technology tools and enhancements to align with global indirect tax laws applicable to the travel industry, considering current capabilities within financial and tax compliance systems. Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, treasury, legal teams, and external advisers on significant business and indirect tax impacts. Experience and qualifications: Experience in VAT/GST, with a preference for knowledge in accommodation tax, marketplace facilitator, and deemed supplier rules. Background in public accounting or law firm, with industry experience in technology and travel sectors preferred. Passion for travel and e-commerce technology platforms. Ability to consider competing requirements and provide comprehensive recommendations. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, quickly adapt to change, and demonstrate a desire to learn. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex indirect tax technical issues into simple concepts for business partners. Proven record of collaborating and delivering results as part of a cross-functional team, both locally and globally. Strong tax research skills, with the ability to identify trends across jurisdictions and links between multiple tax types. #LI-BB1 Accommodation requests If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request . We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others. Expedia Group\’s family of brands includes: Brand Expedia, Hotels.com, Expedia Partner Solutions, Vrbo, trivago, Orbitz, Travelocity, Hotwire, Wotif, ebookers, CheapTickets, Expedia Group Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert, CarRentals.com, and Expedia Cruises. 2024 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50 Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is careers.expediagroup.com/jobs . Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. #J-18808-Ljbffr