Associate Manager, Tax

Job Description

KAYAK, a leading travel search engine, is seeking an Associate Manager, Tax to join their team. This role reports to KAYAK’s Director, Global Tax, and will manage a regional tax analyst while leveraging Booking Holdings’ Center of Excellence. The Associate Manager will primarily manage tax compliance for North America and partner with Booking Holdings on the global tax provision.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and review of US Federal & State income tax returns.
• Monitor US tax regulations and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Manage US tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
• Prepare US data for monthly, quarterly, and annual group tax reporting.
• Perform analysis and prepare documentation for uncertain tax positions.
• Manage compliance efforts for SOX 404.
• Manage the tax aspects of the monthly financial close process.
• Support the wider KAYAK tax team with Transfer Pricing strategy and compliance.
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships with Finance, HR, Legal, and FP&A teams.
• Mentor and develop tax analysts.
• Assist and consult on ad-hoc projects.
• Provide tax input on commercial transactions.
• Support the Director, Global Tax Reporting and Compliance in planning and maintaining relationships with external advisors.

Requirements:

• CPA qualification or equivalent with 4-6 years of post-qualified experience.
• US tax experience is essential.
• Big 4 practice trained with industry experience.
• Prior experience managing US tax compliance and provision processes.
• Technical tax expertise and knowledge of US and international tax concepts.
• Experience with tax accounting principles (e.g., ASC 740, FIN 48, SOX 404).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coaching and developing direct reports.
• Exceptional written and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Solution-focused with the ability to prioritize and lead multiple tasks.
• Experience using NetSuite, Salesforce and OneStream preferred.
• Advance Excel Expertise in manipulating large datasets using Excel/SQL.

Benefits:

• Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
• Focus on mental health and well-being
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
• Paid volunteer time
• Focus on your career growth
• Travel Discounts
• Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive retirement and health plans
• Free lunch 2 days per week