Tax Manager, Indirect Tax

As our Tax Manager, Indirect Tax, you’ll lead the compliance of U.S. and global indirect tax functions for multiple Upwork entities, supporting Upwork’s multi-national operations. Reporting to the Director of Global Indirect Tax, you’ll oversee key areas including sales & use tax, VAT/GST, property tax, and non-income tax compliance. You’ll drive improvements in indirect tax data management, automation, and audit readiness—while mentoring and managing a distributed team. This is a cross-functional role that will partner closely with Finance, Legal, Product, and Engineering teams to ensure accurate tax treatment across our operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect tax compliance efforts across U.S. and global jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate filings, remittances, and reconciliations.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly reconciliations for indirect tax accounts.
• Maintain and monitor ASC 450 positions and reserves, ensuring proper documentation and alignment with accounting guidance.
• Partner with Finance Systems and Engineering to enhance automation and scalability of our tax technology.
• Support internal and external stakeholders with exemption certificate validation and other indirect tax queries.
• Track evolving tax legislation and assess potential impacts on Upwork’s operations, ensuring the organization stays compliant.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to deliver high-quality, scalable tax support.
• Collaborate with other tax leaders to support the tax function when needed.

What it takes to catch our eye

• CPA or LLM in tax
• 5+ years of experience managing U.S. and international indirect tax compliance within a global organization, Big 4 experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting (ASC 450), and tax technology platforms.
• Expertise managing large data sets with Alteryx and advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex tax matters into clear, actionable insights for non-tax stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop team members, manage vendors, and other contributors, with a focus on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Come change how the world works.

At Upwork, you’ll shape the future of work for a global, remote-first workforce, creating economic opportunities for professionals worldwide. While we have a physical office in Palo Alto, we currently hire full-time employees in 21 U.S. states, making it easier than ever to join our mission from wherever you call home.

Our culture is built on trust, risk-taking, customer focus, and excellence, all in service of our core mission: to create economic opportunities so people have better lives. We embrace authenticity and inclusion, encouraging everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Personal and professional growth is a priority here, supported through development programs, mentorship, and our Upwork Belonging Communities.

We’re proud to offer benefits that go beyond the basics, including comprehensive medical coverage for you and your family, unlimited PTO, a 401(k) plan with matching, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Visit our Life at Upwork page to learn more about our values, working principles, and the overall employee experience.

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Annual Base Compensation

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