Senior Tax Accountant - NYC

Senior Tax Accountant - NYC

Datadog seeks a Senior Tax Accountant to support our global tax function. In this role you will work across international tax provision and compliance, indirect tax reporting, and strategic tax projects that impact our rapidly scaling business. You will collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and external advisors, providing exposure to leadership and the opportunity to enhance global tax operations through automation and process improvement.

• Support the preparation of global tax provisions, including current and deferred tax calculations under ASC 740
• Assist with international tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions in coordination with external advisors
• Manage indirect tax (VAT/GST/SUT) compliance, including reviewing filings and supporting audits and inquiries
• Conduct tax research and analysis across international, indirect, and corporate tax topics; draft documentation to summarize findings
• Support global tax audits by preparing schedules, responding to requests, and working with stakeholders and advisors
• Collaborate with Accounting and Finance to align processes and ensure accurate tax reporting

• A CPA or chartered accountant (or working toward certification) with a degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or a related field
• Experienced with 3‑6 years in public accounting (Big 4 or equivalent) and/or in‑house corporate tax roles
• Knowledgeable in U.S. and international corporate tax compliance, ASC 740, and indirect tax principles, with an interest in global reporting frameworks like OECD Pillar 2
• Highly detail‑oriented with strong analytical and documentation skills
• A strong communicator and collaborator who works well across teams and time zones
• Skilled in managing multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment

Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all of the above qualifications on day one. That’s okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.

• Generous and competitive benefits package
• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
• Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
• Employee‑focused best‑in‑class onboarding
• Internal mentor and cross‑departmental buddy program
• Friendly and inclusive workplace culture

Salary: $86,000—$127,000 USD

Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business, delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. We are on a mission to break down silos and solve complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring of our customers’ entire technology stacks. Built by engineers, for engineers, Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries.

Together, we champion professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and work excellence to empower continuous growth.

Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.