Associate Manager, Tax

Norwalk

KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world’s leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car and vacation package. We’re also transforming business travel with a new corporate travel solution, KAYAK for Business.

As an employee of KAYAK, you will be part of a travel company that operates a portfolio of global metasearch brands including momondo, Cheapflights and HotelsCombined, among others. From start-up to industry leader, innovation is in our DNA and every employee has an opportunity to make their mark. Our focus is on building the best travel search engine to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

The Associate Manager, Tax will report directly to KAYAK’s Director, Global Tax, KAYAK’s Head of Tax, will manage a highly motivated regional tax analyst and leverage the support of Booking Holdings’ Center of Excellence to drive process efficiencies and execution.

This role will primarily be responsible for managing tax compliance obligations for North America and will partner closely with Booking Holdings tax function with respect to the global tax provision.

We will count on the Associate Manager, Tax to foster a culture of excellence and strong collaboration, elevate KAYAK’s tax function, build and develop future proof processes, and proactively guide the business to operate successfully in an increasingly complex tax environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with strong US expertise (including compliance with SOX 404 requirements to US tax processes and the application of ASC 740 in the calculation and reporting for the global tax provision). The ideal candidate is curious and agile, has a strong growth mindset, sense of ownership and accountability, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

In this role, you will:

  • Assist with the preparation and review of filings, and oversee the payments for all US Federal & State income tax returns.
  • Monitor the evolving and complex landscape of US tax regulations, assess their implications for KAYAK, and ensure ongoing compliance.
  • Manage US tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities (IRS and state/local), as applicable
  • Maintain compliance with all taxes, including actively seeking alignment and consistency with Booking Holdings Tax Team and sister brands.
  • Prepare and provide accurate and timely US data for monthly, quarterly, and annual group tax reporting requirements, including the global tax provisions (in accordance with ASC 740) and ensure corporate deliverables and inquiries are accurately and timely addressed.
  • Perform an analysis and prepare documentation for uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740.
  • Manage compliance efforts for SOX 404 for all tax function controls and documentation requirements.
  • Be responsible for KAYAK’s tax reporting, managing the tax aspects of the monthly financial close process, journal entries and disclosures and analysis of tax balance sheet accounts to ensure compliance and the integrity of our financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
  • Support the wider KAYAK tax team, with the management of the Transfer Pricing (“TP”) strategy and compliance, including assisting with TP calculations, provision of data to support the preparation of TP documentation and monitoring of the company’s global TP policy within NORAM.
  • Foster strong cross-functional relationships with Finance, HR, Legal, and FP&A teams, as well as the Booking Holdings Tax team, to ensure alignment, accuracy, and adequacy on key regional tax matters and to support compliance and reporting requirements.
  • Mentor and develop tax analysts, fostering technical growth, professional development, and a strong sense of ownership within the team.
  • Assist and consult on ad-hoc projects. Provide tax input on commercial transactions, including M&A, new market entry, and contract review.
  • Support the Director, Global Tax Reporting and Compliance in effectively planning, developing and maintaining relationships with external advisors balancing expertise with budget management.

Please apply if you have:

  • CPA qualification or equivalent with a minimum 4-6 years of post qualified experience working in a public listed company. US tax experience is essential.
  • JD, LLB, LLM or equivalent preferred.
  • Big 4 practice trained with industry (in-house) experience.
  • Prior experience managing US tax compliance and provision processes.
  • Technical tax expertise, knowledge of US and international tax concepts (e.g. BEAT)
  • Experience with tax accounting and shared principles (e.g., ASC 740, ASC 740-10 (FIN 48), SOX 404).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
  • Experience coaching and developing at least one direct report.
  • Exceptional written and communication skills, including the ability to synthesize technical information (including complex tax regulations) to broad audiences.
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills, including task prioritization and effective time management.
  • Excited to identify and actively lead projects to standardize and improve processes.
  • Solution focused with the ability to prioritize and lead multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
  • 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:
    • Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
    • Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
    • Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
    • No meeting Fridays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Focus on your career growth:
    • Development Dollars
    • Leadership development
    • Access to thousand of on-demand e-learnings
  • Travel Discounts
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Competitive retirement and health plans
  • Free lunch 2 days per week

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The range for this Connecticut located role is $105,000.00 - $125,000.00.

In addition to a competitive base salary, roles are eligible for additional compensation and benefits including: annual cash bonus; health benefits; flexible spending account; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays); and parental leave and benefits

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