Manager, Direct Tax, B2B

Priceline•Norwalk, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Direct Tax Manager, B2B will work in the United States for Booking Holdings’ business-to-business division as part of a growing tax advisory team. The role will build and manage operational tax infrastructure to support new initiatives in a rapidly changing environment, partnering closely with the broader Tax and Finance team and with Product, Commercial, and Legal teams. The position manages global direct tax advisory matters and compliance with tax regulations. It has end-to-end ownership of projects, from scoping and budgeting through solution design, execution, and implementation, including stakeholder and external tax-advisor relationships. The role is hands-on while also contributing to the tax team’s long-term vision and sharing technical tax expertise with colleagues. This role is eligible for a hybrid work model, with two days in-office in either New York City, NY, or Norwalk, CT.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Tax Economics/Law, Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
At least 8 years of direct tax experience in a Big 4 firm, top law firm, or major corporation.
Solid technical knowledge of direct taxes in a global environment.
Ability to independently and proactively lead medium- to high-complexity, globally impactful cross-functional projects from problem definition through implementation.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax technical issues to senior leadership.
Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented, with ownership of tasks and responsibility for identifying, defining, and scoping challenges and opportunities.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams at all levels.
Ability to adapt communication to different stakeholders and confidently present tax positions.
Ability to balance attention to detail with strategic perspective, sound judgment, ownership, and adaptability in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in taxation.
In-house tax experience.
Experience in APAC, EMEA, or US regions.
Project management expertise and strong organizational skills.
Experience with direct tax setup in systems, including ERP systems.
E-commerce or travel industry experience.

Responsibilities

Assess the company’s direct tax position and interpret its business models.
Analyze direct tax implications for existing and new programs, products, and partnerships; identify risks and opportunities; make key decisions; and implement requirements in internal systems.
Research global direct tax developments, determine necessary business and process changes, and develop and execute plans to ensure compliance with new tax rules and regulations.
Manage direct tax projects and develop strategic and operational implementation plans to ensure new service or country launches are tax-compliant and timely.
Influence and challenge cross-functional stakeholders, including Commercial, Product, Legal, Finance, and IT, to deliver tax-compliant and scalable solutions while balancing business objectives.
Coordinate with external advisors on direct tax issues, obtain tax advice as needed, and support accurate and timely direct tax reporting and tax payments.
Promote direct tax awareness and appreciation within the B2B group.
Contribute to the long-term vision of the tax team and share tax technical expertise with the broader team.