Tax Manager

At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

WHOOP is seeking a Tax Manager to lead and coordinate our tax-related activities across US and foreign jurisdictions. This role will be critical in managing our income tax filings, overseeing indirect tax compliance, and guiding us through complex tax audits and inquiries. You will play a key role in ensuring our tax strategies align with our financial goals while maintaining compliance with the latest tax regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and maintain documentation and records related to US and foreign income tax filings, provisions, and other tax-related activities.
• Oversee the company's indirect tax filings in various jurisdictions, including the US, Canada, Europe, and the GCC.
• Manage tax audits, inquiries, and notices from tax authorities, ensuring a prompt and accurate response.
• Lead the implementation of ONESOURCE software in collaboration with consultants.
• Review all tax workpapers thoroughly to assess the company’s Effective Tax Rate and develop methodologies for forecasting ETR on a quarterly basis.
• Review deferred compensation plans for compliance with Section 409A and evaluate the impact of Section 162(m).
• Establish processes for computing tax impacts and determining non-GAAP disclosures.
• Develop a system to ensure the completeness of location information from employees to address tax implications, including taxation of equity, state tax nexus, and permanent establishment.
• Ensure completeness of ASC 450 reserves based on potential exposure.
• Create a formal repository of income tax accounting policies, desktop procedures, and tax accounting close manuals.
• Assess the impact of Pillar Two across the jurisdictions in which WHOOP operates.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, taxation, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax management, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of tax planning strategies and experience managing indirect taxes.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with NetSuite and ONESOURCE is a plus.