Tax and Compliance Manager

Let’s build what’s next, together.

We are Spotnana. We’re on a mission to modernize the infrastructure of the $1.6 trillion travel industry to power the perfect trip for travelers everywhere. Our Travel-as-a-Service platform is designed to make every trip better, whether someone is booking for work or leisure travel, building a travel tool, or looking to offer personalized experiences at scale.

We’re not just modernizing tech, we’re rethinking how the industry works. And to get there, we’re bringing together innovative, ambitious, and open-minded people who want to build something that lasts.

At Spotnana, our values and principles guide how we work and grow together:

• Build the future – We are leaders, we are innovators, we are ambitious.
• Commit to excellence – We’re accountable, we are partners, we are agile.
• Stronger together – We lead with respect and integrity, we are inclusive, we are lifelong learners.

You and the rest of the Finance department, Accounting team, and their cross‐functional partners across Legal, People, Operations, and the business.

A Tax Manager position and an outstanding ownership mindset.

ASAP! We are looking to hire and onboard a new hire as soon as we find the right person for the job. Exciting work awaits!

Our office hub locations of New York, Palo Alto, or Seattle – you will be required to be in office 1+ days per week in alignment with our office work policy.

Spotnana is looking for a Tax Manager to build, scale, and operate our tax function as the company continues to scale. This person will own domestic and international tax compliance, create scalable processes and controls, partner with external advisors, and provide practical tax guidance to internal stakeholders. The right person has the judgment and experience to provide oversight, along with the humility and initiative to roll up their sleeves and handle hands‑on work that may not always sit at a typical manager level.

Our process is designed to help you get to know Spotnana while we get to know your technical expertise, problem solving approach, and collaboration style. You can expect conversations with Finance and Accounting leaders, cross‑functional partners, and members of our People team, with a focus on tax experience, ownership, communication, and values alignment.

• Build and scale Spotnana's tax function, including processes, controls, calendars, documentation, and operating rhythms that support a growing global business.
• Own and oversee domestic tax compliance, including U.S. federal and state income tax, sales tax, nexus assessments, information reporting, and related filings, working closely with external advisors where appropriate.
• Lead international entity compliance and tax filings, including indirect tax, transfer pricing, and jurisdiction specific requirements across global markets, partnering with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure timely, accurate submissions.
• Prepare and review tax work papers, reconciliations, account analyses, and supporting schedules, staying hands‑on when needed to ensure accuracy and timely execution.
• Partner with Accounting on tax provisions, close activities, audits, entity management, and financial reporting requirements.
• Monitor changes in tax rules and business operations, assess potential impacts, and translate technical tax matters into practical guidance for Finance, Legal, People, Operations, and business stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with outside tax advisors and government authorities, ensuring clear communication, strong project management, and accountability for deliverables.

• 5+ years of progressive tax experience, with a mix of public accounting and in‐house experience strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax compliance, sales tax, nexus considerations, and international tax matters for a global business.
• Experience with indirect tax, sales tax compliance, nexus analysis, transfer pricing, tax provisions, audits, and tax process design, with the ability to identify when specialist support is needed.
• Demonstrated ability to…