Tax Compliance & Reporting Manager

Optimizely

At Optimizely, our mission is simple: to help people unlock their digital potential.

We empower marketing and product teams to create, test, and optimize digital experiences across every channel. Through Optimizely One — the industry’s first operating system for marketers — we deliver a fully SaaS, highly composable, and fully decoupled solution that gives teams the freedom to build the stack that works best for them.

Trusted by more than 10,000 businesses worldwide, including H&M, PayPal, Zoom, and Toyota, Optimizely helps organizations increase revenue, strengthen customer lifetime value, and grow their brands. Our leadership in the MarTech space has been recognized by leading industry analysts including Gartner, Forrester, and IDC.

But what truly sets us apart is our people. With over 1,500 Optimizers across 12 global locations, we foster a collaborative, high-growth culture built around the spirit of One Optimizely — where every voice matters, every contribution counts, and continuous improvement is part of who we are.

If you’re looking to make an impact in a forward-thinking, fast-moving global business, this is your opportunity.

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The Opportunity

We are looking for a Tax Compliance & Reporting Manager to join our global tax team, reporting directly to the Global Head of Tax.

In this role, you will play a critical part in managing direct tax compliance and reporting across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring the business remains aligned with international tax regulations and reporting standards.

This is more than a compliance-focused role. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with teams across the business, contribute to advisory initiatives, and help enhance tax processes through the use of AI tools, automation, and existing intelligent systems.

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What You’ll Be Responsible For

Global Direct Tax Compliance

• Lead and oversee global direct tax compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions.

• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation and submission of:

• Corporate income tax returns

• Tax disclosures

• Statutory tax filings

• Work closely with:

• External tax advisors

• Regional finance teams

• Internal stakeholders across the business

Tax Reporting & Provisioning

• Support and help lead the annual global tax reporting process under IFRS.

• Manage tax provisioning activities, including:

• Deferred tax analysis

• Assessment of tax risk positions

• Partner with the Global Head of Tax to ensure reporting is technically sound and delivered on time.

Tax Planning & Advisory Support

• Contribute to cross-border tax planning projects and strategic initiatives.

• Provide guidance on:

• Intercompany transactions

• Intra-group service models

• Governance-led tax implementation

• Ensure tax structures are both technically robust and commercially aligned.

Strategic Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and internal teams on complex tax matters.

• Identify and communicate tax implications related to:

• Business decisions

• New initiatives

• Market or regulatory developments

• Support smarter decision-making through proactive tax insight.

Audit & Risk Management

• Coordinate tax audits and tax authority enquiries across jurisdictions.

• Maintain clear, accurate, and comprehensive documentation.

• Focus on:

• Risk mitigation

• Strong audit readiness

• Effective issue resolution

Controls, Governance & Process Improvement

• Partner with finance and accounting teams to strengthen:

• Tax-related internal controls

• Tax governance frameworks

• Process efficiency

• Drive automation and champion the use of AI-enabled solutions to improve tax operations.

Systems & Workflow Optimisation

• Maintain and improve tax compliance systems, workflows, and reporting calendars.

• Increase:

• Visibility

• Efficiency

• Accuracy

• Operational control

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What We’re Looking For

Professional Qualifications

• ACA, CTA, or an equivalent professional qualification

• Strong grounding in tax accounting

Experience

• At least 7 years’ experience in international tax compliance and reporting

• Experience may come from:

• An in-house tax function

• A professional services/practice environment

Technical Knowledge

• Strong expertise in IFRS

• Proven experience building, managing, or maintaining global tax compliance frameworks

• Exposure to a business with a significant US footprint is helpful, though US GAAP ASC 740 experience is not required

Skills & Capabilities

• Excellent analytical thinking and attention to detail

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

• A proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused mindset

AI & Technology Capability

• Comfortable using tax AI tools and technology to enhance:

• Tax advisory work

• Compliance activities

• Governance processes

• Risk identification

• Documentation quality

• Decision-making

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Key Competencies

• Delivering High Quality Work

• Displaying Technical Expertise

• Prioritizing and Organizing Work

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Why Join Optimizely?

At Optimizely, culture is not just a talking point — it is one of the most important things we offer.

We are committed to creating a high-growth environment where employees can do their best work, whether virtually or in person. We believe in investing in our people through meaningful recognition, career development opportunities, and a supportive workplace where talent can thrive.

This is your chance to join a business that is not only shaping the future of digital experience but also giving its people the platform to grow, contribute, and unlock their own potential.

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Our Commitment to Inclusion

Optimizely is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.