Direct Tax Accounting Controller

• For the Global Accounting team, we are looking for an enthusiastic Direct Tax Accounting Controller (current, deferred, indirect taxation) and other related compliance projects
• The Tax Accounting Controller reports into the Global Accounting organization. We are looking for someone with solid experience in tax accounting and/or direct tax compliance and a strong understanding of other functional Finance areas such as USGAAP, Statutory reporting, Financial Systems, Compliance and Risk & Controls
• As part of the Direct Tax Accounting team, you will be primarily focused on managing global tax accounting and direct tax compliance (for the regions)
• In addition, you will be assisting with the current and deferred income tax calculations, effective tax rate calculations for the group reporting, process improvement, cooperation with the core tax team and controller for the statutory reporting
• In this role as a Direct Tax Accounting Controller, you will be part of a dynamic organization of finance professionals. You will be working from our headquarters in Amsterdam, but will interact regularly with our booking tax team and the BHI Tax team in the US
• Managing global tax accounting, income tax return filings and Return-to-Provisions
• Lead current income tax calculation (both current and deferred), effective tax rate computation,
• Drive standardization and creation of processes, automation and simplification of tasks related to costs allocation, intercompany recharges and other compliance matters
• Identify, follow-up, initiate and prioritize process improvements which directly impact daily activities within the accounting and finance department
• Partner with Financial Controllers and Tax Managers on a day-to-day basis and align on priorities
• Partner with other key Finance stakeholders/ departments
• Provide coaching and development for team members on tax and compliance related tasks
• Act as backup for controller as required on other tax related areas ( approval of Tax, payments etc are some examples)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Free access to Headspace for you and your loved ones
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Meditation and Breastfeeding rooms at the office
• Booking Cares - 2 days per year to volunteer and learn
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Pension plan
• Annual paid time off
• Parental leave - 22 weeks
• Grandparent leave - 10 days
• Care leave - 10 days
• Bereavement leave - up to 4 weeks
• Anniversary leave
• Working from Home Furniture and Ergonomic Support
• Working from Abroad - up to 20 days per year
• Discounts & Wallet credits to spend on our products
• Upgrade to Booking.com Genius Level 3
• Friends & Family Booking.com discount vouchers
• Free access to online learning platforms
• Development and mentorship programs to support career growth
• Access to trainings and workshops
• Team development opportunities
• Local discount programs
• Game rooms in offices
• On-site meals, coffee and snacks including vegan options