Global Indirect Tax Lead

About the team + role

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.

The Tax team's mission is to proactively manage our global tax footprint while supporting Robinhood’s mission to democratize finance for all! We partner closely with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Finance teams to navigate complex tax regulations and enable business growth. Our team values deep collaboration, technical excellence, and proactive problem-solving. We maintain a high-performing, supportive culture where every team member is encouraged to challenge the status quo.

As the Manager, Global Indirect Tax, you will lead our global indirect tax compliance, controversy, transaction advisory, and operations initiatives.
You will manage end-to-end global indirect tax operations, including compliance, audits, system improvements, and technical research and advisory. You will play a critical role in shaping our overall indirect tax strategy and compliance framework for innovative products and business models. This is a unique opportunity to build scalable tax processes in a fast-growing financial services environment, spearheading the next generation of tax operations through automation and AI-enabled solutions.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA and New York, NY offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.

At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.

What you’ll do

• Oversee global indirect tax operations, including VAT, GST, sales and use tax, and other non-income transactional tax compliance, registrations, return filings, and payment processes across relevant jurisdictions
• Manage indirect tax audits and notices, acting as the primary point of contact for tax authorities to resolve assessments and disputes
• Provide clear technical tax advice regarding indirect tax implications for new products, acquisitions, contracts, cross-border transactions, and business reorganizations
• Partner cross-functionally to support taxability determinations, invoicing requirements, exemption documentation, and implementation of indirect tax requirements or process improvements in systems and operational processes
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting global indirect tax and translate those developments into practical guidance, risk mitigation, and process updates

What you bring

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 8+ years of tax experience, including substantial indirect tax experience within a multinational corporate environment
• Hands-on experience with global indirect tax compliance, audits, and operational support across multiple jurisdictions, including successful resolution of controversy matters with tax authorities
• A proven 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 thrive in a fast-paced, changing work environment and are able to manage competing priorities with sound judgment and strong execution

What we offer

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.
• Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
• Top Tier benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
• Access to the Robinhood Employee Fund that gives eligible US employees the opportunity to invest in a private employee fund that provides exposure to Robinhood Ventures funds.
• Access to the best AI tools on the market and continuous AI skill-building for every employee, technical or not.
• Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.