Tax Manager

As a Tax Manager at Taboola, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with global tax obligations, preparing and reviewing tax returns, and developing tax planning strategies. You will manage transfer pricing and intercompany agreements, oversee tax audits, and work alongside both internal teams and external advisors on various tax-related matters. Essentially, you will play a key role in optimizing the company's tax position and managing related risks.

To be a successful Tax Manager at Taboola, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Law, Finance, or a related field, and a CPA or ADV equivalent is highly beneficial. You should have over 5 years of tax experience, ideally with a Big 4 accounting firm or in a multinational corporate environment, along with expertise in international tax principles and preferably familiarity with both Israeli and US tax regulations.

The Tax Manager contributes significantly to Taboola's success by ensuring that the company's tax strategy is compliant and optimized. This role supports key business decisions through effective tax planning and risk management, allowing Taboola to maintain its competitive edge in the tech industry. The Tax Manager's insights also help streamline tax processes and keep the company informed about evolving tax laws.

To excel as a Tax Manager at Taboola, strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential. Candidates must exhibit high organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective time management capabilities. Additionally, excellent communication skills are vital since the role involves collaboration with various teams and professionals to address tax issues and strategies.

Taboola stands out as an attractive employer for a Tax Manager with its commitment to employee growth and a positive company culture. Employees often speak about the empowerment they feel while working alongside talented individuals. The company offers comprehensive benefits, a hybrid work schedule, and opportunities to work with some of the biggest names in the business, all of which create an engaging work environment.

Discuss your previous roles where you worked with international tax matters, emphasizing any specific policies or regulations you navigated. Highlight your understanding of transfer pricing, and offer examples of how you contributed to optimizing tax strategies in those situations.

Explain your methods for staying informed about tax law changes, such as subscribing to tax-related publications, attending seminars, or engaging with professional networks. Mention how applying this knowledge has positively impacted your previous roles.

Provide a detailed account of a specific challenge you encountered, outlining the steps you took to analyze and resolve it. Emphasize your analytical skills, collaboration with team members, and the positive outcome of your efforts.

Discuss your organizational skills and methods for prioritizing tasks. Share specific strategies you utilize to ensure accuracy and compliance while managing tight deadlines, illustrating your ability to thrive under pressure.

Detail your experience in preparing tax provisions according to US GAAP (ASC 740), providing examples of your past projects and how you ensured accuracy and compliance with the relevant standards.

Talk about your proactive approach to tax audits, including your preparations and collaboration with auditing teams. Highlight your strategies for managing stress and ensuring a smooth audit process.

Discuss the various tax planning strategies you have implemented, including asset management, understanding local tax incentives, and collaboration with business units to address potential tax liabilities effectively.

Highlight your experience and understanding of Israeli tax laws, providing specific examples of how you've applied this expertise in previous roles to ensure compliance and optimize tax strategies.

Illustrate your approach to building and maintaining productive relationships with external tax advisors. Emphasize your communication style and how collaboration can lead to more effective tax strategies.

Explain the importance of communication in your role as a Tax Manager. Provide examples of how you've communicated complex tax concepts to stakeholders clearly and effectively, leading to informed business decisions.