Manager, Direct Tax, B2B

About the position

Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world leader in online travel and services that support the entire travel journey. Our platforms - including Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK and OpenTable - utilize advanced AI, machine learning and other innovative technologies to simplify and personalize the travel experience for consumers and partners in over 220 countries and territories. Our mission is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. For more information, visit BookingHoldings.com and follow us on X @BookingHoldings. This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in-office. The Direct Tax Manager, B2B will have the unique opportunity to work in the U.S. for our business-to-business (B2B) business unit. You will be part of a broader tax advisory team that is rapidly growing in light of the changing tax landscape for digital services. While being part of the broader Tax and Finance team you will also work closely with the Product, Commercial and Legal team. You will face the challenge of building an operational tax infrastructure from the ground up to support a \"race car\" environment driven by new initiatives. The B2B division is experiencing massive growth, giving this role significant autonomy to build something unique. This role will manage global tax advisory matters related to direct taxes for B2B, including the compliance with tax regulations across the globe. You will have end-to-end responsibility for your own projects from scoping the challenge (incl. budgeting) to the overall solution (execution and implementation), including stakeholder management and relationships with our tax advisors. While this role remains very hands-on, you will also be expected to contribute to the long-term vision of the tax team and to share your tax technical expertise with the broader team to support their growth.

Responsibilities

  • Assess our Direct tax position and interpret our business models.
  • Analyze Direct tax implications and define requirements for existing and new programs/products and partnerships proactively identify risks and opportunities, make relevant key decisions and drive the practical implementation of these requirements in internal systems.
  • Research and keep abreast of global Direct tax developments, evaluate and decide on necessary business and process changes, develop and execute plans accordingly to ensure compliance with new tax rules and regulations.
  • Manage and oversee Direct tax projects and develop strategic and operational implementation work plans to ensure new service or country launches are tax compliant and timely.
  • Manage, influence, and challenge cross-functional stakeholders (Commercial, Product, Legal, Finance, IT, etc.) to ensure tax compliant and scalable solutions, assertively representing tax requirements while balancing business objectives.
  • Coordinate with external advisors on various Direct tax issues, e.g. obtain tax advice as necessary and support team members with accurate and timely Direct tax reporting and tax payment.
  • Responsible for Direct tax awareness and appreciation within the B2B group.
  • Contribute to the long-term vision of the tax team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Tax Economics/Law, Accounting, Finance or any business/similar related field; graduate degree in taxation is an additional asset.
  • Minimum 8 years of indirect tax experience in a Big 4, top law firm, or major corporation; in-house experience is a plus.
  • Solid technical knowledge of Direct taxes in a global environment is a must.
  • Detail-oriented individual who independently and proactively leads medium/high complexity projects with global impact (cross-functional) driving them through problem definition, design, execution, analysis, recommendation and implementation.
  • Strong English verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complicated tax technical issues to senior leadership.
  • Self-motivated, proactive and results-oriented working with identifying, defining and scoping challenges and opportunities, taking full ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to clearly express ideas and adapt communication style to different stakeholders (e.g., senior leadership, commercial teams, product and engineering), while being confident and assertive in presenting tax positions.
  • Ability to balance attention to detail with a broader strategic perspective, demonstrating sound judgment, ownership, and adaptability in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities.

Nice-to-haves

  • Previous experience in APAC, EMEA or US regions is a plus.
  • Project management expertise and organizational skills are a strong plus.
  • Experience with direct tax setup in systems, including ERP systems is an asset.
  • E-commerce or travel industry experience is a plus.

Benefits

  • competitive health and wellness benefits
  • tuition reimbursement
  • fitness reimbursement
  • discounts
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