The posting
About the job
- Strengthen the operating rhythm of Zip’s US tax function by contributing to and executing a complex tax strategy, governance, compliance and risk management across federal, state and local obligations.
- Bring strong tax judgment together with data, automation and AI fluency to modernize tax processes, improve controls and deliver clearer insights as Zip scales.
- Remote-first opportunity for US-based employees with the option to work in-person out of our Manhattan office
Start your adventure with Zip
Reporting to the U.S. Head of Tax, you will play a key role in managing Zip’s U.S. tax responsibilities and building scalable processes that support a growing business.
You will work across both direct and indirect tax partnering closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and external advisers. You will have the opportunity to turn complex information into accurate reporting, practical recommendations, and technology solutions.
This is a hands-on role with broad exposure across the U.S. business and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to how our tax function operates. In this role, you will:
- Tax accounting and reporting: Own the preparation and review of quarterly and annual U.S. income tax provision workpapers supporting applicable financial reporting requirements, including current and deferred taxes, effective tax rate analyses, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, and supporting disclosures.
- U.S. federal and SALT income tax compliance: Coordinate federal, state, and local income tax compliance with external providers, preparing and reviewing supporting workpapers, book-to-tax adjustments, and state allocation and apportionment data. Manage the compliance calendar and coordinate estimated payments, extensions, and return payments with Accounts Payable and Treasury.
- Financial data and reconciliations: Analyze financial information from NetSuite, prepare tax account reconciliations and rollforwards, and partner with Accounting to resolve differences and improve the completeness and accuracy of tax data.
- Audits and notices: Coordinate responses to federal, state, and local tax notices and examinations, maintain supporting documentation, and escalate material risks to the U.S. Head of Tax and external advisers to resolve issues.
- Research and business support: Monitor U.S. tax developments, research technical issues, and translate findings into clear recommendations. Help assess the U.S. tax implications of new products, business initiatives, and transactions.
- Controls and documentation: Maintain clear workpapers, documented procedures, and effective tax controls. Support financial statement audits and applicable internal control requirements. Identify gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen our control environment.
- Process improvement and technology: Improve Excel-based workpapers and recurring workflows, make better use of NetSuite data, and help evaluate opportunities for agentic solutions, automation, and future tax software implementation. Assist with building agentic solutions.
- Cross-functional and group partnership: Build strong relationships across the business and manage day-to-day coordination with external tax providers to keep deliverables accurate and on time. Support coordination with the group parent in Australia and participate in regular touchpoints.
What you’ll bring to the team
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Juris Doctor, CPA, and/or a master’s degree in taxation preferred.
- Typically, 8+ years of relevant tax experience in public accounting, law firm, corporate tax function, or a combination of both.
- Strong U.S. federal and multistate corporate income tax knowledge, with hands-on experience in tax compliance.
- Strong grounding in income tax accounting and provision preparation, including advanced understanding of ASC-740, and the ability to support applicable group reporting requirements. IFRS experience is a plus.
- Working knowledge of U.S. indirect taxes, particularly sales and use tax, including nexus, taxability, and compliance processes.
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence analyzing large datasets, reconciling financial information, and building clear, well-supported workpapers.
- Strong research, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to explain tax matters to colleagues outside the tax function.
- A proactive, organized approach and the judgment to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and raise issues early.
- Proven experience leveraging AI/agentic solutions to augment tax workstreams.
- Experience evaluating, implementing, or using tax provision, compliance, or indirect tax software is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and develop others, with the potential to take on people management responsibilities as the team grows.
What you’ll get in return
Zip is a place where you’ll get out what you put in. The newness of our sector means we need to move at pace and embrace change, and our promise to you when you join the team is that you’ll feel empowered and trusted to make big things happen quickly.
We want you to feel welcome and as though you have the support to be yourself, and care for yourself at work. Because it’s important to us that you make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, and be surrounded by smart, friendly people and leaders that have your back.
We think these are just some of the best things about being a Zipster. We will also offer you:
- Flexible working culture
- Incentive programs
- Unlimited PTO
- Generous paid parental leave
- Leading family support policies
- Company-sponsored 401k match
- Learning and wellness subscription stipend
- Beautiful Union Square office with a casual dress code
- Industry-leading, employer-sponsored insurance for you and your dependents, with several 100% Zip-covered choices available
Zip is committed to a straightforward and transparent pay structure. The actual base salary will be determined by various individualized factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, location, internal equity, as well as other objective business considerations.
The annual base Pay Range for this position is $133,000 - $167,000. This range reflects our US national compensation band (USN). Additional premium percentages may apply based on our tiered premium strategy.
Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or commission awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
*Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
If hired, employees will be in an 'at-will position' and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Be a part of a team that reflects the diversity of our customers
We pride ourselves on being a workplace that provides equal opportunities to people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, veteran status, and everything else that makes you unique.
Equally, we’re committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive. Please let us know If there are any adjustments that need to be made to ensure you have a fair and equitable experience.
And finally…get to know us
Zip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP) is a digital financial services company, offering innovative, people-centered products. Operating in two core markets - Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) and the US, Zip offers access to point-of-sale credit and digital payment services, connecting millions of customers with its global network of tens of thousands of merchants. We’re proud to be a values-led business and our values - Customer First, Own it, Stronger Together and Change the Game - guide us in everything we do.
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