Manager, Global Indirect Tax

Robinhood • Menlo Park, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Robinhood is building an elite team to apply frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. They are looking for bold thinkers and sharp problem-solvers who are wired to make an impact. This is a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything they do. The Tax team's mission is to proactively manage the global tax footprint while supporting Robinhood’s mission to democratize finance for all. They partner closely with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Finance teams to navigate complex tax regulations and enable business growth. The team values deep collaboration, technical excellence, and proactive problem-solving, maintaining a high-performing, supportive culture where every team member is encouraged to challenge the status quo. As the Manager, Global Indirect Tax, you will lead global indirect tax compliance, controversy, transaction advisory, and operations initiatives. You will manage end-to-end global indirect tax operations, including compliance, audits, system improvements, and technical research and advisory. This role is critical in shaping the overall indirect tax strategy and compliance framework for innovative products and business models. It offers a unique opportunity to build scalable tax processes in a fast-growing financial services environment, spearheading the next generation of tax operations through automation and AI-enabled solutions. This role is based in Menlo Park, CA and New York, NY offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week. Robinhood believes in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community.

Requirements

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 8+ years of tax experience, including substantial indirect tax experience within a multinational corporate environment
• Hands-on experience with global indirect tax compliance, audits, and operational support across multiple jurisdictions, including successful resolution of controversy matters with tax authorities
• A proven track record of hiring, mentoring, and developing a team of tax professionals
• Proficiency in analyzing financial data and working with corporate tax systems or tax determination software; experience driving automation initiatives to improve process efficiency is preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing work environment and are able to manage competing priorities with sound judgment and strong execution

Responsibilities

• Oversee global indirect tax operations, including VAT, GST, sales and use tax, and other non-income transactional tax compliance, registrations, return filings, and payment processes across relevant jurisdictions
• Manage indirect tax audits and notices, acting as the primary point of contact for tax authorities to resolve assessments and disputes
• Provide clear technical tax advice regarding indirect tax implications for new products, acquisitions, contracts, cross-border transactions, and business reorganizations
• Partner cross-functionally to support taxability determinations, invoicing requirements, exemption documentation, and implementation of indirect tax requirements or process improvements in systems and operational processes
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting global indirect tax and translate those developments into practical guidance, risk mitigation, and process updates

Benefits

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.
• Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
• Top Tier benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
• Access to the Robinhood Employee Fund that gives eligible US employees the opportunity to invest in a private employee fund that provides exposure to Robinhood Ventures funds.
• Access to the best AI tools on the market and continuous AI skill-building for every employee, technical or not.
• Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree