Senior Tax Manager – Global Provision

Expedia Group•Seattle, WA

2d•$155,000 - $248,000

About The Position

Expedia Group’s Tax organization provides strategic guidance and operational partnership across a complex, highly matrixed global business. Reporting to the Director, Global Tax Reporting, the Senior Tax Manager – Global Provision leads the calculation and financial reporting of the global income tax effects of Expedia Group’s operations. The role oversees the interim and annual U.S. GAAP income tax provision, supports SEC reporting and audits, and partners with Tax, Finance, and Financial Planning & Analysis teams on cash tax projections and effective tax rate forecasting. It also supports the implementation and enhancement of Oracle Tax Reporting Cloud Service, maintains income tax SOX controls, and improves global tax reporting processes through technology, automation, AI optimization, and data governance.

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 with a focus 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 working directly 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 other 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.
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 the interim and annual U.S. GAAP income tax provision (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 reporting for income tax matters.
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 drive accurate and timely cash tax projections and effective tax rate forecasting.
Partner with Tax Technology and Finance to drive the continued implementation and enhancement of Oracle Tax Reporting Cloud Service (TRCS).
Own SOX controls for income taxes and maintain process documentation and evidence of review, supporting internal and external audits.
Research, analyze, and model the 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 transactions including mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, financing arrangements, and business initiatives; prepare calculations, opening balance sheets, and technical memoranda documenting related tax effects and disclosure considerations.
Identify and implement improvements to global tax reporting processes, including AI optimization, tax system enhancements, automation, and data governance.