International Tax Manager

An overview of this role

GitLab’s Tax Department is a team of highly motivated and high-performing individuals that values team collaboration and efficiency. We work hard but also know how to have fun and work cohesively as a team. We enjoy partnering cross-functionally and strive to be exceptional business partners.  You will be an integral part of the Tax and Finance teams, helping GitLab accurately report our foreign tax provision, calculate and review US international tax issues, and be a trusted tax planning advisor.

What you’ll do  

• Prepare and review E&P calculations, Subpart F, FDII, BEAT, and GILTI inclusions, foreign tax credit and similar calculations for tax compliance and annual/quarterly provision purposes.
• Prepare and review foreign tax provisions for 15 foreign entities, including current tax provision and deferred tax.
• Manage external tax service providers efficiently to meet compliance obligations, optimizing balance between internal and external resourcing.
• Assist with the development and implementation of tax planning strategies that align with business objectives through collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Research and understand potential tax legislation and participate in modeling different scenarios.
• Write tax technical and non-technical tax research and compliance memos.
• Keep current on developments in global tax that may affect our business, including monitoring and analyzing tax legislation.
• Engage and assist in special projects, including establishment of new legal entities, and other corporate initiatives, as needed.
• Engage and assist with M&A, including acquisition structuring and integration.
• Work closely with Treasury and Accounting to manage intercompany funding requirements, including leverage planning, cash contributions, and repatriation strategies.

What you’ll bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Juris Doctorate (JD)
• CPA, Master’s degree, and/or JD in Tax or Accounting a plus
• International US Corporate Tax experience (5-8 years)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational/analytical skills required
• Solid PC skills with a working knowledge of Google Suite, Slack, NetSuite, and Excel
• Understanding of US GAAP Income Tax Accounting (ASC740)
• Intermediate expertise in international tax concepts
• Strong work ethic and able to partner in a team-oriented environment
• Organized and flexible - ability to manage multiple projects/assignments, while meeting deadlines

About the team

The Tax Department is responsible for GitLab’s overall tax strategy including all components of tax compliance, tax planning and accounting for income taxes. In addition, the Tax Department manages GitLab’s statutory requirements including filing of entity-level financial information, transfer pricing, and ensuring intercompany transactions are recorded appropriately.  See our public handbook here:  https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/tax/

How GitLab will support you

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
• All remote, asynchronous work environment
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and development budget 
• Parental leave 
• Home office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.