Senior Tax Provision Manager at Perk: Powering Real Work in London

Are you an experienced and motivated tax professional with a passion for US GAAP ASC740 and a desire to work in a dynamic, global environment? Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is seeking a Senior Tax Provision Manager to join our growing Tax team in London. In this role, you'll be a key player in overseeing our consolidated income tax provision process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. If you're ready to take ownership of a critical function and contribute to a company that's transforming how businesses work, we encourage you to apply!

Role Overview

As the Senior Tax Provision Manager, you will be responsible for leading the US GAAP income tax provision process for Perk and its subsidiaries. This includes consolidating tax workings, supporting the preparation and review of financial statements, working with external auditors, and maintaining the SOX control framework for tax. You will also manage the interim and annual global income tax reporting obligations under US GAAP ASC740, ensuring accurate determination of consolidated tax expense, deferred taxes, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, effective tax rate reconciliation, and disclosures.

Your expertise will be crucial in developing and maintaining the interim and annual tax closing processes in partnership with the technical accounting & reporting team and external auditors. This includes the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the respective internal control framework. You will also own tax accounting for share-based compensation under ASC718 and liaise with advisors to develop global intercompany recharge policy.

Beyond the core responsibilities, you'll be instrumental in identifying automation opportunities to drive process efficiencies, quality improvements, and risk mitigation strategies. You will drive the implementation of tax software and automation solutions to support the tax reporting processes.

A Day in the Life

Here's a glimpse into what a typical day might look like:

• Morning: Review consolidated tax workings and address any discrepancies. Collaborate with the technical accounting team on financial statement preparation.
• Mid-day: Participate in a meeting with external auditors to discuss ongoing tax provision matters. Research and analyze complex tax issues related to ASC740.
• Afternoon: Work on developing and implementing improvements to the tax closing processes. Identify and evaluate potential automation opportunities. Communicate with international subsidiaries regarding tax reporting requirements.
• Late Afternoon: Review and approve journal entries related to tax provision. Prepare documentation to support tax positions for audit purposes.

Why London?

London serves as a strategic hub for Perk, offering access to a diverse talent pool, a vibrant business ecosystem, and a central location for our global operations. Being based in London allows you to collaborate closely with our headquarters team and contribute to the company's overall strategic direction. The city also provides a rich cultural experience, with world-class museums, theaters, and restaurants. London is a global financial center, offering opportunities for professional growth and networking.

Career Path

This Senior Tax Provision Manager role offers a clear path for career advancement within Perk. You can progress into a Director-level role, leading a larger team and overseeing a broader scope of tax responsibilities. There are also opportunities to specialize in a particular area of tax, such as international tax or transfer pricing. Perk is committed to providing its employees with the training and development they need to reach their full potential.

Salary & Benefits

The estimated salary range for this position in London is $110,000 to $160,000 USD annually. The final salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and skills. In addition to a competitive salary, Perk offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Employee stock options
• Generous vacation and holiday time
• Flexible work arrangements

Perk Culture

At Perk, we're driven by our values, like being an owner, delivering a 7-star experience, and working as one team. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge, to unlock the power in your potential. Our talent team brings together leading minds from the travel and SaaS industries, representing over 70 countries. If you’re excited about having a real impact and shaping how millions of people experience work, we’d love you on the team.

How to Apply

If you're ready to join a dynamic team and make a real impact, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. Be sure to highlight your experience with US GAAP ASC740, SOX controls, and tax provision processes.

FAQ

1. What is Perk? Perk is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management, automating everything from travel bookings to expenses and invoice processing.
2. What are Perk's values? Our values include being an owner, delivering a 7-star experience, and working as one team. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset.
3. Where is this role located? This role is based in our London office, with a requirement to be in the office several days per week.
4. What experience is required for this role? We are looking for candidates with experience in US GAAP ASC740 tax reporting, preferably in a public company environment.
5. What are the key responsibilities of this role? The key responsibilities include leading the US GAAP income tax provision process, managing global income tax reporting obligations, and developing and maintaining tax closing processes.
6. What opportunities for professional development are available at Perk? Perk is committed to providing its employees with the training and development they need to reach their full potential.
7. What is the company culture like at Perk? Perk has a collaborative and supportive work environment where employees are encouraged to be curious, purposeful, and have a growth mindset.
8. What benefits does Perk offer? Perk offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement plan, and employee stock options.
9. How does Perk promote diversity and inclusion? Perk embraces diversity and inclusion, with a talent team representing over 70 countries.
10. What are the opportunities for career growth in this role? This role offers a clear path for career advancement, including opportunities to progress into a Director-level role or specialize in a particular area of tax.