Global Indirect Tax Lead

Robinhood is hiring a Global Indirect Tax Lead to run indirect tax compliance, audits, advisory and operations across the company's jurisdictions. The role sits in the Tax team, which works with Product, Engineering, Legal and Finance on tax questions raised by new products and business models. It is based in Menlo Park, CA or New York, NY, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.

What you will do

• Oversee global indirect tax operations: VAT, GST, sales and use tax, and other non-income transactional tax compliance, registrations, return filings and payments across relevant jurisdictions.
• Manage indirect tax audits and notices, acting as the primary point of contact for tax authorities to resolve assessments and disputes.
• Give technical tax advice on indirect tax implications for new products, acquisitions, contracts, cross-border transactions and business reorganizations.
• Partner cross-functionally on taxability determinations, invoicing requirements, exemption documentation, and putting indirect tax requirements or process improvements into systems and operations.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting global indirect tax and turn them into practical guidance, risk mitigation and process updates.

What they are looking for

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of tax experience, including substantial indirect tax experience in a multinational corporate environment.
• Hands-on experience with global indirect tax compliance, audits and operational support across multiple jurisdictions, including resolving controversy matters with tax authorities.
• A track record of hiring, mentoring and developing a team of tax professionals.
• Proficiency in analyzing financial data and working with corporate tax systems or tax determination software. Experience driving automation initiatives to improve process efficiency is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and manage competing priorities with sound judgment and strong execution.

Pay and benefits

Base pay depends on education, training, experience, location, business needs and market demands. The posted ranges are:

• Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC): $140,000 to $165,000
• Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL): $123,000 to $145,000
• Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL): $110,000 to $129,000

For locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with a recruiter during the interview process. The role is also eligible for bonus opportunities, equity and benefits.

Benefits include performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership and 401(k) matching. Health insurance is 100% paid for employees with 90% coverage for dependents. Eligible US employees can access the Robinhood Employee Fund, which offers exposure to Robinhood Ventures funds. Employees get access to AI tools and ongoing AI skill-building, a lifestyle wallet for wellness and learning, employer-paid life and disability insurance, fertility and mental health benefits, and time off including company holidays, paid time off, sick time and parental leave. Offices provide catered meals, events and workspaces.

About Robinhood

Robinhood's stated mission is to democratize finance for all. The company describes itself as a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of its work, and says it expects in-person work to speed progress and strengthen community. Robinhood uses AI tools to support parts of its recruiting process; it says all hiring decisions are made by its hiring teams.