Manager, Indirect Tax, B2B

Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG)•Norwalk, CT

2d•$135,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Booking Holdings is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager, B2B to work in the U.S. for their business-to-business (B2B) unit. This role is part of a growing tax advisory team focused on the evolving tax landscape for digital services. The manager will collaborate with Product, Commercial, and Legal teams, facing the challenge of building an operational tax infrastructure from the ground up to support a rapidly growing B2B division. This position offers significant autonomy to build something unique and manage global tax advisory matters related to VAT, sales tax, GST, and other indirect taxes for B2B. The role involves end-to-end responsibility for projects, from scoping and budgeting to execution and implementation, including stakeholder management and relationships with tax advisors. While hands-on, the role also requires contributing to the long-term vision of the tax team and sharing tax technical expertise.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Tax Economics/Law, Accounting, Finance or any business/similar related field.
Minimum 8 years of indirect tax experience in a Big 4, top law firm, or major corporation.
Solid technical knowledge of indirect taxes (VAT/GST) in a global environment.
Detail-oriented individual who independently and proactively leads medium/high complexity projects with global impact.
Strong verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complicated tax technical issues to senior leadership.
Self-motivated, proactive and results-oriented.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of cross-functional teams.
Ability to clearly express ideas and adapt communication style to different stakeholders.
Ability to balance attention to detail with a broader strategic perspective, demonstrating sound judgment, ownership, and adaptability in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in taxation is an additional asset.
In-house experience is a plus.
Previous experience in APAC, EMEA or US regions is a plus.
Project management expertise and organizational skills are a strong plus.
Experience with indirect tax setup in systems, including ERP systems (Oracle) is an asset.
E-commerce or travel industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assess indirect tax position and interpret business models.
Analyze indirect tax implications and define requirements for existing and new programs/products and partnerships.
Proactively identify risks and opportunities, make key decisions, and drive the practical implementation of requirements in internal systems.
Research and stay updated on global indirect tax developments.
Evaluate and decide on necessary business and process changes, and develop and execute plans for compliance with new tax rules and regulations.
Manage and oversee indirect tax projects and develop strategic and operational implementation work plans to ensure new service or country launches are tax compliant and timely.
Manage, influence, and challenge cross-functional stakeholders (Commercial, Product, Legal, Finance, IT, etc.) to ensure tax compliant and scalable solutions.
Assertively represent tax requirements while balancing business objectives.
Provide a solid understanding of how indirect taxes affect in-house financial applications and systems.
Oversee and support team members working on reconciliation of revenue, purchase, output VAT/GST, and input VAT/GST with financials.
Coordinate with external advisors on various indirect tax issues, obtain tax advice as necessary, and support team members with accurate and timely indirect tax reporting and tax payment.
Own indirect tax awareness and appreciation within the B2B group, contributing to the long-term vision of the tax team.