Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators.
At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there.
A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.
As the Indirect Tax Advisory Manager, you will be responsible for Roblox's indirect tax function supporting our global growth. You will collaborate with multiple teams and advisors to run tax audits, legislative reviews, and special projects. This full-time role is on a hybrid schedule based in our San Mateo, California office, reporting to the Global Director of Indirect Tax.
You Will:
- Lead tax audits, voluntary disclosure agreements and refund claims in conjunction with external advisers, including data collection and settlement recommendations
- Analyze sophisticated tax issues and provide tax guidance for strategic planning initiatives and other special projects
- Review indirect tax legislative developments and work with Tax Leadership and Government Relations team on tax policy
- Prepare memos that detail tax policy, positions, and procedures
- Handle and review tax reserves in compliance with ASC 450 (FAS 5) to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Conduct risk assessments and reviews of indirect tax processes to identify and mitigate potential risks
- Develop, implement, and maintain SOX controls related to indirect tax to ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements
- Review and analyze intercompany agreements and transfer pricing studies.
- Review commercial contracts and agreements between Roblox and various vendors and partners to determine any indirect tax impacts working cross functionally with business development, brand partnerships, accounting, and legal.
- Assist with developing training material to be deployed to key business functions
- Connect with multiple partners, including senior management, auditors, and tax authorities
You Have:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, MS in Tax or equivalent education and experience
- Current or inactive CPA, CA or ACCA designation preferred
- 5+ years experience working in indirect tax at a public accounting firm and/or corporate tax department
- Technical knowledge of sales and use tax and global VAT/GST systems, and experience handling indirect tax with digital products and ecommerce
- Broad-based understanding of tax and accounting fundamentals and processes
- Deep analytical and problem-solving skills with interest in technology and its use in business processes
- Power BI, Alteryx or automation tools experience
- High attention to detail and ability to complete projects timely
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits.
Roles that are based in our San Mateo, CA Headquarters are in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional in-office on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).
You’ll Love:
- Industry-leading compensation package
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
- A rewarding 401k program
- Flexible vacation policy (varies by exemption status)
- Roflex - Flexible and supportive work policy
- Roblox Admin badge for your avatar
- At Roblox HQ:
- Free catered lunches five times a week and several fully stocked kitchens with unlimited snacks
- Onsite fitness center and fitness program credit
- Annual CalTrain Go Pass
Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations for all candidates during the interview process.