Indirect Tax Senior Manager
Indirect Tax Senior Manager
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Job Description
Meet the Team
Datadogs Finance team partners across the company to support operational growth strategic planning and analytics. Our mission is to ensure Datadog scales effectively and efficiently through sound financial stewardship and data-driven decisions.
The Opportunity
Were looking for an experienced Indirect Tax Senior Manager to join our growing tax team. This is a newly created role offering a unique opportunity to shape and lead Datadogs indirect tax strategy compliance and reporting worldwide.
Youll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of global indirect taxes (sales and use tax VAT GST etc.) and will serve as a key partner across Finance Legal and business teams. This is a hands-on and strategic role suited to someone with experience in both Big 4 advisory and in-house corporate tax functionsparticularly in B2B SaaS environments.
At Datadog we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.
What Youll Do
- Strategy & Planning
- Design and implement global indirect tax strategies to support business growth and compliance.
- Provide tax guidance on strategic initiatives including M&A product launches and market expansion.
- Monitor evolving global tax regulations and proactively adapt internal policies and processes.
- Compliance & Reporting
- Manage timely and accurate filing of all indirect tax returns globally supported by external advisors and prepared in-house.
- Review filings and support documentation for completeness and accuracy.
- Establish and enhance controls reconciliations and audit processes in accordance with SOX.
- Lead indirect tax audits and manage regulatory relationships.
- Technology & Process Automation
- Optimize the use of tax technology platforms (e.g. Avalara NetSuite Alteryx Power BI) to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Explore and integrate AI tools to automate data flows and reporting.
- Continuously improve data quality system integration and compliance workflows.
Who You Are:
- CPA (or equivalent certification) with a Masters in Tax or Accounting.
- 8 years of indirect tax experience including both Big 4 and in-house corporate roles.
- Proven expertise in US indirect taxes and international VAT/GST frameworks ideally within SaaS or tech industries.
- Strong analytical skills and accounting foundation.
- Proficient in ERP systems (especially NetSuite) data tools and tax automation platforms.
- Effective communicator and cross-functional collaborator.
- Highly organized self-directed and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment.
Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. Thats okay. If youre passionate about technology and want to grow your skills we encourage you to apply.
Benefits & Growth:
- Generous and competitive benefits package
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
- Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
- Employee-focused best in class onboarding
- Internal mentor and cross-departmental buddy program
- Friendly and inclusive workplace culture
Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
