Senior Manager, Tax; Independent Contractors

Position Summary

Support the operations and transformation of global Earnings & Tax for the Spark Driver Program/Independent contractors. As Senior Manager, you’ll help scale and optimize end-to-end processes for contractor earnings, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to enterprise standards and drive improvements at the intersection of finance, technology, and the gig economy.

Our team is responsible for the seamless calculation, disbursement, and reporting of independent contractor earnings worldwide. We operate with a focus on compliance, data integrity, and continuous improvement, directly impacting both company performance and the experience of our global contractor network. This role is pivotal in setting best practices and driving operational rigor across the organization.

• Oversee Independent Contractor (IC) tax functions – manage operations, systems, reporting, compliance, and controls to meet regulatory obligations across markets and meet worker experience.
• Drive continuous improvement – apply Lean/Six Sigma principles, strengthen controls, and build a culture of operational excellence.
• Establish strong data governance – ensure integrity, security, and auditability of contractor earnings data in partnership with tech and compliance teams.
• Develop people and partnerships – build high-performing teams, resolve complex challenges, and maintain strong stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills – with the ability to build effective partnerships and support a culture of integrity, ethics, and operator mindset.

• At least 7 years of progressive experience in contractor earnings, tax operations, financial disbursements, or tax administration, with a minimum of 2 years in a or team lead capacity supporting large-scale operations.
• Strong knowledge of contractor tax compliance—including U.S. and global reporting—and experience with implementing or optimizing technology solutions that support operational scalability and regulatory adherence.
• Demonstrated experience supporting cross-functional initiatives involving data governance, compliance, and technology, with the ability to help solve problems and implement sustainable improvements.
• Operational excellence mindset, with hands‑on experience using methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma to standardize workflows, drive measurable improvements, and reduce risk.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships and support a culture of integrity, ethics, and continuous improvement.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field and 3 years’ experience in accounting, finance, income tax compliance, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in accounting, finance, income tax compliance, or related area. 1 year supervisory experience.