Who we are

About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About the team

In this role, you’d be joining the taxsquad’s Corporate Income Tax & Reporting team. As technology evolves, so do our tax reporting and compliance obligations, especially with the multitude of US and International tax provisions impacting US multinational corporations. Our tax team completes the global income tax provision, US income tax returns and works with Stripes around the globe to ensure not only that our tax obligations are met but that we assist in inventing products that our users find useful.

What you’ll do

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Income Tax Reporting & Compliance Specialist to support Stripe’s reporting and compliance function. You will assist in preparing the worldwide income tax provision and US domestic tax compliance. You will work for a rapidly growing Company in a fast paced environment, while collaborating with numerous functional teams across our organization. You will be an excellent communicator, with the ability to explain tax technical concepts and requirements in a simplified fashion to non-tax people.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the quarterly and annual preparation and review of ASC 740 income tax provision for US and international subsidiaries, including the company’s tax related financial statement disclosures, and documenting uncertain tax positions.
  
• Dive deep and support the tax calculations and documentation related to our material tax adjustments. 
  
• Collaborate with the accounting team on income tax related matters.
  
• Assist in forecast modeling with respect to future effective tax rates and cash taxes.
  
• Prepare and review documents used to facilitate the management reporting. 
  
• Support the evolution of the tax reporting function, tax technology tools, and technological enhancements.
  
• Assist in the preparation and review of US income tax returns. 
  
• Participate in special projects as needed including tax attribute studies, analyzing the impact of M&A, partnerships, investments and internal reorganizations from a tax accounting and compliance perspective, and analyzing the impact of potential tax law changes.
  

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum requirements

• 5+ years of relevant tax experience in a multi-national company or accounting firm (Big 4 preferred).
  
• Robust knowledge of Accounting for Income Taxes under ASC 740 and financial statement disclosures relating to taxes with an overall general knowledge of US GAAP.
  
• Ability to analyze and manipulate large datasets to support various income tax calculations and modeling.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to research and communicate complex technical tax issues clearly to non-tax team members and work effectively across functional teams.
  
• Flexibility to react quickly to changes in tax laws including proposed changes as well as changes in the company’s products and services.
  
• Exhibit strong analytical thinking, ability to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent prioritization and organizational skills.
  
• Empathy, humility, and some comedy
  

Preferred qualifications

• An advanced degree or professional qualification in tax, accounting, or law (CPA, JD or Master’s degree).
  
• Experience working in a high-growth, rapidly scaling environment.
  
• Industry experience at a multinational organization or big 4 experience; working in technology, payments, or financial services space is a plus.
  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, Alteryx experience is a plus.
  
• Practical experience with tax provision software such as Oracle TRCS, OneSource Tax Provision, or CorpTax. 
  
• A willingness to work with a diverse crew of tax professionals who care deeply about Stripe’s tax issues and each other.