Full-Time

Indirect Senior Manager

Tax

Posted on 7/16/2024

WhatNot

WhatNot

501-1,000 employees

Online marketplace for authentic collectibles

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$175k - $230kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA + 2 more

More locations: Los Angeles, CA, USA | New York, NY, USA

Team members must be within commuting distance of San Francisco, New York, or Los Angeles.

Category
Financial Accounting
Tax Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
NetSuite
SQL
Requirements
  • CPA, JD or equivalent certification.
  • 8+ years of tax experience in public accounting and in-house at a tech company (marketplace experience a plus).
  • Experience developing and deploying tax technology solutions in user facing situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new tax topics and the ability to apply learnings to technology products and companies.
  • Ability to effectively partner with cross functional teams and outside advisors to build processes and deliver projects.
  • Experience with ERP and Tax engines such as Netsuite, Avalara or Foana. Prior exposure to tax technology implementation projects helpful.
  • Data analytic skills, including excel skills. SQL knowledge is a plus.
  • Sound accounting fundamentals, including ability to analyze data to reconstruct, detect, support or refute a position and ensure that explanation provided reconciles with the underlying data.
  • Proven project management and organizational skills with the experience to prioritize multiple competing tasks in a dynamic environment.
  • Thrives in a high paced environment, self-starter with a “roll your sleeves up” attitude.
  • Capability to communicate effectively within a remote-first environment.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the U.S. and global indirect tax life-cycle including collection, reporting, remittance and controversy for global indirect taxes (U.S. sales & use taxes, VAT, GST, DST, gross receipts, B&O, and other franchise taxes).
  • Support the development and deployment of in house and third party tax technology solutions; including, tax engine, tax codification, automation of sales tax exemption certificate verification, seller income reporting tools, automation of invoicing and other solutions.
  • Own the reconciliation of indirect tax data within the platform, tax engine, user surfaces and financial statements.
  • Own the measurement and documentation of uncertain tax positions with respect to indirect taxes.
  • Partner with customer support and other business teams to provide users with best-in-class information with respect to the collection and reporting of taxes.
  • Partner with cross functional groups throughout the company to integrate tax considerations into business initiatives and operations.

Whatnot.com operates as an online marketplace dedicated to collectibles, particularly focusing on items like Funkos and FiGPiNs. The platform ensures that every collectible listed is 100% authentic through a rigorous verification process that includes hand authentication, providing trust and security for both buyers and sellers. It caters to collectors and enthusiasts who seek a reliable space to buy and sell rare and exclusive items from popular franchises such as Marvel Comics and Star Wars. Whatnot.com distinguishes itself from competitors by charging low fees on sales and offering seller protection, which guarantees prompt and secure payments. The company's goal is to create a trusted environment for the growing community of collectible enthusiasts, facilitating safe and easy transactions for unique items.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$728.7M

Headquarters

Marina del Rey, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Whatnot's $265M funding round supports expansion and new product categories.
  • The platform's collaboration with PSA enhances trust through integrated authentication services.
  • Rising interest in live shopping among younger demographics drives Whatnot's growth.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from TikTok Shop may impact Whatnot's market share.
  • The collectibles market's volatility could affect Whatnot's sales and inventory.
  • Expansion into new categories may dilute Whatnot's specialized brand identity.

What makes WhatNot unique

  • Whatnot offers a unique marketplace for 100% authenticated collectible items.
  • The platform integrates live shopping with entertainment, enhancing user engagement.
  • Whatnot's partnerships with major franchises like Marvel boost its market appeal.

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Benefits

Competitive base salary and stock options

Unlimited Vacation Policy and No Meeting Holidays

Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short term disability & Long term Disability

Work From Home Support

Up to $500 monthly to spend within Whatnot App

Care benefits

INACTIVE