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Booking.com

29d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Legal
    Accounting & Tax
  • Amsterdam

AI generated summary

  • You should have 20+ years in Tax, a Master’s or specialized diploma, 10+ years in leadership, global team experience, stakeholder management, and a background in U.S. public company tax functions.
  • You will oversee tax operations, ensure compliance, advise leadership, manage audits, develop your team, and monitor global tax developments while collaborating cross-functionally.

Requirements

  • 20+ years of experience in Tax roles
  • A senior Tax leader who brings substantial knowledge of all tax matters
  • Masters degree
  • Or other specialized diploma in Tax
  • 10+ years of leadership experience of managing large, high performing teams
  • Experience in leading and engaging diverse and international teams
  • Experience leading the tax function for non-U.S. operations of a U.S. publicly traded company
  • This is considered as a plus.
  • Stakeholder management experience
  • Proven experience working in companies with a similar structure or matrix organization

Responsibilities

  • Have end to end responsibility for all tax operations, processes and compliance within the Company. This includes working with business & tech functions and Booking Holdings to develop the appropriate processes and systems that support the company’s compliance.
  • Advise Booking.com senior leadership on tax-related matters around key business initiatives, and contribute to the strategic direction of the company. Also, interacts with Booking Holdings and other brands where relevant.
  • Support business growth by encouraging his/her team to have a deep focus and understanding of the business’ needs, and develop and validate innovative (tax) solutions.
  • Collaborate closely and partner with management and leadership of other departments to ensure alignment in strategy on various business and product matters and recommend practical, compliant solutions.
  • Define the priorities for the tax department taking into account global interdependencies from both a Booking.com and Booking Holdings point of view.
  • Communicate regularly with SVP Tax of Booking Holdings about tax audits and litigation, business initiatives and tax law changes which could have a significant tax impact on the company. Coordinate with SVP Tax on communications to Booking Holdings/Booking.com Senior Management and the Board on significant tax matters.
  • Monitor global tax developments that can impact Booking.com (corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax and other) and take appropriate actions that are deemed necessary.
  • Own, implement and oversee tax related internal controls ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404. Oversee quarterly financial reporting incl tax accounting, in alignment with the Accounting department.
  • Lead and/or monitor the team’s procedures, discussions and negotiations with numerous tax authorities around the globe, in full alignment with SVP Tax of Booking Holdings. This includes working with the Legal department when necessary.
  • Actively manage or oversee all tax audits and litigation and work closely with outside advisors, Legal, Booking Holdings Tax and Booking.com Technical Accounting team to determine the potential financial statement impact of significant tax assessments and litigation as well as disclosure, if needed, in the company’s external filings.
  • Make sure that the company complies with all local tax regulations, including reporting requirements.
  • Ensure the tax team works effectively and in line with the Company’s values, principles and priorities.
  • Own the professional development of the Tax Department, actively upskilling the team to deal with an increasingly complex environment.
  • Manage, develop and coach a team of employees.

FAQs

What is the primary location for the VP Tax role?

The VP Tax role will reside in Amsterdam.

What type of experience is required for this position?

The ideal candidate should have 20+ years of experience in tax roles, including a minimum of 10 years in leadership positions managing large, high-performing teams.

Is knowledge of U.S. tax regulations necessary for this role?

While the experience of leading the tax function for non-U.S. operations of a U.S. publicly traded company is considered a plus, it is not explicitly required.

What is the company's approach towards professional development for the tax team?

The company prioritizes the professional development of the Tax Department, actively upskilling the team to navigate an increasingly complex environment.

How often does the VP Tax interact with senior leadership?

The VP Tax advises Booking.com senior leadership regularly on tax-related matters around key business initiatives and communicates with the SVP Tax of Booking Holdings regularly.

What responsibilities does the VP Tax have regarding tax audits?

The VP Tax is responsible for managing or overseeing all tax audits and litigation, working closely with external advisors and legal teams to assess potential financial impacts.

How does this role contribute to the company's strategic direction?

The VP Tax contributes to the company's strategic direction by advising senior leadership on tax-related matters and collaborating with other departments to recommend compliant solutions.

What are the key leadership capabilities required for this position?

The key leadership capabilities include driving results, building relationships, collaborating and influencing, and leading change.

What are the expectations around stakeholder management for this role?

The VP Tax is expected to engage effectively with stakeholders, build trust, facilitate decision-making, and promote collaboration among multiple parties within the organization.

What personal characteristics are valued in a candidate for this position?

Impeccable integrity, open-mindedness, excellent communication skills, and ego maturity are highly valued personal characteristics for the VP Tax role.

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