US Sales Tax Manager

MongoDB’s mission is to empower innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data. We enable organizations of all sizes to easily build, scale, and run modern applications by helping them modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our industry-leading developer data platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available in more than 115 regions across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Atlas allows customers to build and run applications anywhere—on premises, or across cloud providers. With offices worldwide and over 175,000 new developers signing up to use MongoDB every month, it’s no wonder that leading organizations, like Samsung and Toyota, trust MongoDB to build next-generation, AI-powered applications.

MongoDB is seeking an experienced US Sales Tax Manager responsible for overseeing all aspects of sales and use tax compliance, reporting, and planning across the organization. This role ensures adherence to state and local tax laws, manages tax audits, and identifies tax savings opportunities. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of U.S. indirect tax regulations, strong analytical skills, and experience working with tax automation systems.

We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Austin, New York City, or Palo Alto for our hybrid working model.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales and Use Tax Compliance:

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation, filing, and payment of sales and use tax returns in all applicable jurisdictions


• Review and reconcile monthly tax filings, payments, and journal entries


• Maintain and manage exemption certificates and ensure proper application


• Oversee the configuration and maintenance of tax rates in ERP/tax engine systems (e.g. Avalara)


• Develop and maintain documented procedures and internal controls for sales tax processes

Audit Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for sales and use tax audits and inquiries


• Compile documentation, respond to auditor information requests, and negotiate settlements where necessary


• Identify and mitigate audit risk through process improvements and proactive compliance strategies

Tax Strategy and Planning:

• Monitor changes in sales tax laws, regulations, and court rulings affecting the business


• Recommend and implement tax-efficient solutions and internal controls to reduce tax exposure

Miscellaneous Business Taxes and Property Taxes Compliance:

• Manage and review the filings of miscellaneous taxes such as business tax filings, property tax filings, business registrations, etc

Team Leadership

• Work cross-functionally with Accounting, Sales, IT, finance, legal, and operations teams to ensure tax compliance is integrated into broader business processes


• Supervise and mentor tax staff as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MST preferred)


• 8+ years of indirect tax experience, preferably in a multi-state environment or large corporation


• Strong understanding of U.S. sales and use tax laws, nexus rules, and taxability


• Proficiency with tax software and ERP systems (e.g., Vertex, Avalara, SAP, Oracle, OneSource)


• Exceptional analytical, communication, and project management skills


• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

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REQ ID: 3263226948