Senior Manager, Tax

Who is Bird

Bird’s cleaner, affordable, and on-demand mobility solutions are available in cities globally. We take a collaborative, community-first approach to micromobility. Bird partners closely with the cities in which it operates to provide a reliable and affordable transportation option for people who live and work there.

Job Summary

The senior manager of tax plans and implements the global tax strategy. The role oversees all aspects of tax and all interactions with third parties, with the goal of setting Bird up for success in the future by preserving tax assets, mitigating cash taxes, advising on transactions, and providing insights to the CFO org.

Responsibilities

• Strategic work such as legal entity optimization, transfer pricing, mitigation of cash taxes
• Responsible for indirect taxes such as sales/use tax, property tax and VAT, including the compliance process, provision/accounting, and any associated audit process, including negotiations of audit settlements
• Prepare income tax and state returns in the US. Oversee with outside support EMEA tax compliance processes, inclusive of audits
• Work cross functionally with accounting, finance, supply chain, and legal teams to ensure Bird is compliant with all global tax requirements
• Tax planning to ensure Bird is mitigating global tax risks and exposures

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and or advanced degree/certifications in business taxation
• 5+ years of experience working for accounting and or consulting firm
• CPA
• International tax experience
• Experience with tax with global company involving multiple regulator jurisdictions

Culture at Bird

We're an ambitious, smart and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last, as we’re constantly moving forward, challenging each other, and working together to create the future of micro-mobility.

Perks up

We want people to succeed at Bird, so we give our teams plenty of time off to relax and recharge, plus a wellness resource to help you wind down. We also offer a work from home stipend, an employer paid healthcare package, and Bird ride credits to get you where you need to be.

Bird is the world

Bird stands for a culture of inclusion. We celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives —encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions. For these reasons and more Bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

Sound like a place you’d like to work? Sweet. Let’s chat.

Pay Range Disclosure:

Bird offers competitive pay and benefits packages. The base salary range/hourly rate that Bird currently reasonably expects to pay for this role is included below. However, actual compensation may vary upon a number of factors such as experience, knowledge, skill level, skill sets, or the city in which work is performed. Accordingly, under certain circumstances, it is possible that a candidate’s actual compensation may be above or below this range. Some roles may also be entitled to receive other forms of compensation such as bonus, variable pay, and equity, and you will be eligible for paid time off, health and welfare benefits, and retirement benefits pursuant to the Company’s policies.