Senior Tax Manager – Global Provision

Expedia•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Senior Tax Manager – Global Provision leads the calculation and financial reporting of the global income tax effects of Expedia Group’s operations. Reporting to the Director, Global Tax Reporting, this role oversees the company’s global income tax provision and works closely with Tax, Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax Technology, and external auditors. The position is part of Expedia Group’s Corporate Functions organization, which supports the business through specialized expertise and operational partnership. The role is responsible for accurate and timely interim and annual U.S. GAAP income tax provision reporting under ASC 740, including related analysis, documentation, controls, forecasts, and SEC disclosures. It also leads provision analysis for significant transactions and evaluates tax effects of legislative, accounting, and business changes. The Senior Tax Manager drives improvements to global tax reporting through technology, automation, AI optimization, and data governance. The position is based in Seattle for purposes of the stated compensation range. Expedia Group describes its workplace as supportive and flexible, but the posting does not specify whether this position is onsite, hybrid, or remote.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or a related technical field.
Eight or more years of experience in public accounting or industry, focused on ASC 740 reporting for a multinational public company.
Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, ASC 740, and U.S. federal and state income tax concepts.
Working knowledge of international tax accounting concepts, including foreign current and deferred taxes, statutory-to-U.S. GAAP differences, foreign tax credits, and Pillar Two.
Experience with SOX controls over income taxes and direct work with external auditors in a public company environment.
Experience reviewing provision work prepared by others, including co-sourced or outsourced providers.
Proficient tax research, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate complex technical positions and provision results clearly to Tax and Finance leadership, external auditors, and non-tax stakeholders.
Ability to evaluate new facts or tax law changes and develop practical solutions.
Organized, detail-oriented approach to delivering accurate work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

CPA license is strongly preferred.
Experience improving tax reporting processes, implementing automation, or supporting tax technology transformations.
Experience with tax provision software, preferably Oracle Tax Reporting Cloud Service (TRCS) or a comparable platform such as OneSource.

Responsibilities

Oversee interim and annual U.S. GAAP income tax provision under ASC 740, including the effective tax rate, current and deferred tax expense, return-to-provision adjustments, payable and deferred proofs, tax account reconciliations, and SEC income tax reporting.
Own the analysis and documentation of uncertain tax positions and valuation allowance assessments.
Serve as the primary tax contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and the annual audit, and support SEC reporting requirements and related disclosure review.
Present provision results, key judgments, and effective tax rate drivers to Tax and Finance leadership.
Partner with Global Finance, Tax, and Financial Planning & Analysis teams to produce accurate and timely cash tax projections and effective tax rate forecasts.
Partner with Tax Technology and Finance to implement and enhance Oracle Tax Reporting Cloud Service (TRCS), Expedia’s income tax provision software.
Own income-tax SOX controls, maintain process documentation and evidence of review, and support internal and external audits.
Research, analyze, and model provision effects of legislative and accounting changes, including scenario analysis.
Evaluate and account for provision impacts of key book-tax differences, including stock-based compensation, R&D capitalization, FDDEI, NCTI, lease accounting, and GAAP-to-statutory adjustments.
Lead provision analysis for mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, financing arrangements, and business initiatives; prepare calculations, opening balance sheets, and technical memoranda documenting tax effects and disclosure considerations.
Identify and implement improvements to global tax reporting processes, including AI optimization, tax system enhancements, automation, and data governance.
Review tax provision work prepared by others, including work from co-sourced or outsourced providers.