Senior Tax Manager – Global Provision

At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business. Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere. Senior Tax Manager – Global Provision At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business. Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere. Introduction to the Team Our Corporate Functions teams support Expedia Group through specialized expertise across Finance, Legal, People, Communications, and other critical areas. Together, these teams enable the business to operate effectively, make informed decisions, and deliver meaningful experiences for travelers and partners. Expedia Group’s Tax organization provides strategic guidance and operational partnership across a complex, highly matrixed global business. Reporting to the Director, Global Tax Reporting, the Senior Tax Manager – Global Provision will lead the calculation and financial reporting of the global income tax effects of Expedia Group’s operations. What You'll Do In this role, you will: Oversee the interim and annual U.S. GAAP income tax provision (ASC 740), including the effective tax rate, current and deferred tax expense, return-to-provision adjustments, payable and deferred proofs, tax account reconciliations, and SEC reporting for income tax matters. Own the analysis and documentation of uncertain tax positions and valuation allowance assessments. Serve as the primary tax contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and the annual audit, and support SEC reporting requirements and related disclosure review. Present provision results, key judgments, and effective tax rate drivers to Tax and Finance leadership. Partner with Global Finance, Tax, and Financial Planning & Analysis teams to drive accurate and timely cash tax projections and effective tax rate forecasting. Partner with Tax Technology and Finance to drive the continued implementation and enhancement of Oracle Tax Reporting Cloud Service (“TRCS”), Expedia’s income tax provision software. Own SOX controls for income taxes, maintain process documentation and evidence of review, supporting internal and external audits. Research, analyze, and model the provision effects of legislative and accounting changes, including scenario analysis. Evaluate and account for the provision impacts of key book-tax differences, including stock-based compensation, R&D capitalization, FDDEI, NCTI, lease accounting, and GAAP-to-statutory adjustments. Lead the provision analysis for transactions including mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, financing arrangements, and business initiatives, preparing calculations, opening balance sheets, and technical memoranda documenting related tax effects and disclosure considerations. Identify and implement improvements to the global tax reporting processes, including AI optimization, tax system enhancements, automation, and data governance. Experience and Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or a related technical field. Eight or more years of experience in public accounting or industry with a focus on ASC 740 reporting for a multinational public company. CPA license strongly preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, ASC 740, and U.S. federal and state income tax concepts. Working knowledge of accounting for international tax concepts, including foreign current and deferred taxes, statutory-to-U.S. GAAP differences, foreign tax credits, and Pillar Two. Experience with SOX controls over income taxes and working directly with external auditors in a public company environment. Experience reviewing provision work prepared by others, including co-sourced or outsourced providers. Experience improving tax reporting processes, implementing automation, or supporting tax technology transformations. Experience with tax provision software, preferably Oracle Tax Reporting Cloud Service (“TRCS”) or a comparable platform such as OneSource. Proficient tax research, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate complex technical positions and provision results clearly to Tax and Finance leadership, external auditors, and other non-tax stakeholders. Ability to evaluate new facts or tax law changes and develop practical solutions. Organized, detail-oriented approach to delivering accurate work independently and collaboratively. The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $155,000.00 to $217,000.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $248,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future. Benefits and perks Expedia Group offers benefits and perks designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership. Learn more about life at Expedia Group at https://careers.expediagroup.com/life . 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