With Confluent, organizations can harness the full power of continuously flowing data to innovate and win in the modern digital world. We have a purpose that drives us to do better every day – we're creating an entirely new category within data infrastructure - data streaming. This technology will allow every organization to create experiences and use the power of data in ways that profoundly impact the way we all live. This impact is our purpose and drives us to do better every day.

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About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated Senior Tax Manager to join our global tax function. This role is pivotal in ensuring the timely and accurate computation and reporting of all tax-related financial information, in compliance with SEC, ASC 740, and other regulatory requirements. The Senior Tax Manager will have a high impact role on scaling Confluent’s global tax operations and compliance.

The ideal candidate is an experienced tax professional with at least 7+ years of experience with large multinational publicly traded corporations (including Big 4 experience), strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, and the ability to communicate and work with people at all levels in the organization. Prior experience at a Big 4 firm and/or experience working at an enterprise software company is a plus.

Due to the fast-paced and high-growth nature of the Company, the candidate must be detail-oriented, have strong organization and communication skills, and be willing to roll up their sleeves when needed.

This position is remote eligible and will report to the VP of Tax.

What You Will Do:

• Manage the quarterly and annual income tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740, including UTP documentation, related tax footnotes and disclosures in the Company’s SEC filings

• Manage the Company’s compliance function, including the consolidated US federal income tax return, US international, and state and local returns

• Partner cross functionally with Accounting, FP&A, and Treasury on all tax related matters and financial reporting

• Aid in the management of indirect taxes, including sales and use tax, VAT/GST, and other transaction-based taxes

• Collaborating with external auditors to ensure compliant income tax reporting and efficient financial statement close and SOX control processes

• Engage in special projects, including tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, provision, forecasting, corporate initiatives and identifying process efficiencies

What You Will Bring:

• 7 years' experience in tax operations, combined experience with Big 4 and publicly held multinational companies preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and a professional designation, such as CPA or MST

• Prior experience working at an enterprise software or SaaS environment is a plus

• Deep knowledge of corporate tax operations, standards, and governance

• In-depth knowledge of ASC 740 and other relevant accounting standards

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to communicate and work with people at all levels in the organization

• Proven ability to research complex tax issues and recommend effective solutions

• Strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Come As You Are

At Confluent, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

At Confluent, we are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits that are in line with industry standards. We analyze and carefully consider several factors when determining compensation, including work history, education, professional experience, and location. This position has an annual estimated salary of $147,800 - $173,700 USD, an annual bonus, and a competitive equity package. The actual pay may vary depending on your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Confluent offers a wide range of employee benefits. To learn more about our benefits click HERE (https://confluentbenefits.com/) .

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