Own and lead Udemy’s global income tax function, including direct taxes, tax accounting, instructor tax withholding program and global transfer pricing.
Drive global tax strategy, identifying planning opportunities and managing risks across our international footprint.
Lead the preparation and review of global tax provision and related disclosures for financial statements and SEC filings.
Manage relationships with tax authorities and oversee tax audits, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
Oversee U.S. withholding tax compliance for global instructor payments, ensuring proper documentation, reporting, and remittance.
Collaborate with finance, legal, and HR teams on tax matters related to cross-border transactions, M&A, equity compensation, and intercompany arrangements.
Partner with external tax advisors to ensure accurate compliance and to monitor regulatory changes affecting the business.
Implement scalable processes and technology solutions to streamline tax operations as Udemy continues to grow.
Provide thought leadership and education to cross-functional teams on tax implications of business decisions.
Requirements
10+ years of relevant tax experience, including time spent in public accounting and in-house roles at global companies.
Deep knowledge of international, federal, and state/local tax laws.
Strong technical knowledge in U.S. federal, international, and indirect taxation, as well as tax accounting (ASC 740).
Proven ability to manage complex tax compliance, audits, and reporting for multinational operations.
Demonstrated experience with multinational operations, especially in high-growth tech or digital services companies.
Experience leading a global tax team and aligning tax strategies with broader financial and business goals.
Ability to effectively communicate complex tax matters to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
Skilled in collaborating with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
Ability to proactively identify tax opportunities and risks and use data to drive outcomes.
Experience overseeing U.S. withholding tax compliance for global instructor payments is a plus.
Benefits
In addition to a base salary, this role is also eligible for equity and a bonus.
Full access to Udemy courses.
Monthly UDay to invest in yourself.
A budget to spend on whatever helps you improve.
Benefits vary by region (Australia Benefits, India Benefits, Ireland Benefits, Mexico Benefits, Turkiye Benefits, US Benefits) and region-specific pages are provided during the hiring process.
Benefits designed to provide you and your family with protection and care.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
global income taxtax accountingU.S. withholding tax complianceinternational taxationindirect taxationASC 740tax compliancetax auditstax reportingtransfer pricing
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationstrategic planningproblem-solvingrelationship managementthought leadershipeducationrisk managementdata-driven decision making