Global VAT Lead

📋 Description

• • Anrok is at the forefront of tax automation, empowering businesses to navigate the complexities of global expansion with unparalleled ease. As the digital economy continues its exponential growth, businesses, particularly in the software sector, face an increasingly intricate web of sales tax and VAT obligations across numerous US states and international territories. This escalating compliance burden can become a significant bottleneck, hindering companies from achieving seamless global transactions.
• • Anrok's innovative platform directly addresses this challenge by integrating with billing and payment systems to automate the entire tax lifecycle – from monitoring and calculation to end-to-end filing. We meticulously manage the dynamic and often convoluted landscape of tax laws at municipal, state, and federal levels, liberating companies to concentrate on their core business objectives and growth strategies rather than getting bogged down in compliance intricacies.
• • Our client roster boasts impressive names, including 40% of the Forbes Top 50 AI companies and 20% of the Forbes Top 100 Cloud companies, alongside industry leaders such as Notion, Anthropic, and Cursor. We are dedicated to making compliant digital commerce a tangible reality for businesses of all sizes, supported by over $100 million in funding from premier investors like Spark Capital, Sequoia, Index, and Khosla Ventures.
• • We are actively seeking a highly experienced and motivated Global VAT Lead to join our rapidly expanding tax team, based in our new Dublin office. This pivotal role will be instrumental in defining and executing Anrok's VAT compliance strategy for all non-US markets. A key responsibility will be the establishment and leadership of a global team of VAT subject matter experts, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• • You will collaborate closely with our tax operations, engineering, and customer-facing teams to ensure that Anrok's platform consistently delivers accurate and reliable tax compliance solutions for our diverse global clientele. This role offers a unique opportunity to join Anrok at a transformative stage, as we solidify our presence in Dublin and accelerate our European expansion. You will have the chance to profoundly influence Anrok's approach to global tax compliance from its foundational stages, enjoying significant ownership and organizational visibility.
• • Key responsibilities will encompass building, mentoring, and managing a high-performing, distributed team of VAT specialists. This includes establishing robust operational processes, implementing stringent quality standards, and fostering professional development within the team.
• • You will serve as the definitive internal authority on all EMEA indirect tax matters, providing expert guidance and strategic insights to various departments.
• • A crucial aspect of the role involves partnering directly with our product development teams. Your expertise will be vital in shaping how Anrok addresses complex tax challenges, such as navigating e-invoicing mandates, understanding and managing fiscal representation requirements, and ensuring compliance with country-specific filing obligations.
• • You will play a key role in training and empowering our tax operations team, enabling them to effectively oversee VAT compliance operations across a multitude of global markets. This ensures the accuracy and timeliness of filings for both Anrok and our valued customers.
• • Furthermore, you will provide critical support for customer implementations and address any escalations related to global tax compliance, acting as a trusted advisor.
• • A proactive approach to staying abreast of evolving regulatory changes across all relevant jurisdictions is essential. You will be responsible for translating these changes into clear, actionable guidance for the business, ensuring Anrok and its customers remain compliant.
• • This role demands a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of VAT regulations and a proven ability to lead and scale teams in a fast-paced, international environment. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of global tax compliance at Anrok.