Sonder is on a mission to revolutionize hospitality and make a world of better stays open to all. No two Sonders are the same – each property has a bespoke design and contains a mix of rooms, suites, and apartments. Though each Sonder is unique, our mobile app allows guests to effortlessly navigate their stay. From check-in to checkout, everything they need is just a tap away. To be better is a never-ending pursuit and revolutions don’t happen overnight. But, together, we can forever change the way people stay, for the better.

We are looking for someone who breathes hospitality operations and is energized by the opportunity to maximize, motivate, and inspire a team to deliver an amazing Sonder guest experience. Our Sonder locations are distributed across a city in different shapes, sizes, ages, and styles, and we pride ourselves on offering a hotel-like service. That’s what you’ll own.

Life at Sonder

We aspire to build a workplace where employees can thrive. Our culture shapes how we make decisions, how we conduct meetings, how we communicate, and how we treat each other. It’s the coordinated way in which we work that gives us a shot at achieving the epic tale we hope to be part of. Our Leadership Principles are a foundational part of our culture and they play a vital role in guiding the values and actions of our team members. Each of these principles is at the heart of what we do. Check out this article to find out more about our Culture and Principles.

The Senior Tax Manager, Indirect Taxes will report to the Head of Tax and lead the Indirect Tax team at Sonder, overseeing all indirect tax matters, including sales and occupancy tax compliance, VAT / GST compliance, maintenance of Sonder’s internally built tax engine, new city expansion and tax controversy.

The Opportunity:

• Lead the indirect tax function and propose, establish and implement policies and processes to ensure that Sonder meets its tax collection, payment and filing obligations in the United States and around the world

• Manage a team of two indirect tax professionals located in different time zones

• Manage Sonder’s tax engines to ensure we collect the right taxes from guests

• Manage the indirect tax calendar and oversee the timely submission of all tax related filings

• Identify indirect tax risks and exposures, making recommendations for FAS 5 accruals where appropriate

• Oversee the preparation and filing of all sales, use, and occupancy tax compliance obligations, as well as property taxes

• Experience in building tax support and workpapers to reclaim indirect tax credit in different countries.

• Oversee preparation and filing of VAT, GST, hotel/tourism and other foreign taxes

• Monitor and provide analysis of legislative and regulatory developments

• Manage indirect tax controversy, as needed

• Manage relationships with external vendors and tax advisors

• Identify how Sonder can leverage technology and develop tools to make compliance scalable
  

Who We Look For:

• Detailed knowledge of indirect tax law

• Minimum 10 years of tax experience, preferably with experience in-house with a multinational technology, hospitality or real estate corporation, or the equivalent experience in an accounting and/or law firm

• JD, CPA or equivalent designation

• Bachelors/Master degree with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or other relevant areas

• Strong drafting and analytical skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work independently as well as on teams with diverse personalities and skill levels

• A creative problem solver who is open to new ideas and new approaches

• Proven track record of learning quickly, taking initiative, working proactively and being resourceful

• Evidence of exceptional ability

• Proficiency in NetSuite, Floqast, GL accounting, Excel, Google Sheets, SQL database preferred, though not required

Salary: $120,000-$165,000

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Benefits

We offer attractive employee travel perks for any Sonder location as well as competitive stock, health and lifestyle benefits. For eligible employees, benefits may include:

• Competitive compensation

• Generous stock plan

• Medical, dental and vision insurance (where applicable)

• Flexible vacation

• Wellness and volunteering days

• Annual free credits and discounts to stay in Sonders

• Workplace flexibility (for remote-specified positions only) #ABetterWaytoWork

Learn More About Sonder

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Equal Opportunity

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other classification protected by applicable state, federal or local law. Extend Hospitality To All is one of Sonder’s Leadership Principles. Living up to that principle means fully embracing diversity: ensuring that all of our employees, guests, partners, and communities feel safe, respected, included, cared for, and empowered.

As part of our commitment to creating a workplace open to all, we have created Sonder Circles, also known as employee resource groups. These groups aim to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace aligned with the communities they serve.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@sonder.com.