With millions of diners, 60,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.
Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global team and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture.
About the Job
The Senior Tax Analyst will join a world-class finance operation to support the daily operations of our global tax function, promoting continuous improvement and high performance. In this role, you will complete critical domestic and international tax initiatives required to support dynamic growth and scale. We are seeking an exceptional teammate with a learning and growth mindset who challenges the status quo to improve processes. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment while driving impact through quantitative problem-solving and collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Prepare global direct and indirect tax filings while collaborating with outside service providers on sales, use, business, and digital service taxes across various jurisdictions.
- Support the preparation of income tax provisions, including standard calculations, tax account roll-forward schedules, and return-to-provision analyses.
- Develop cross-department tax projections, model income tax scenarios, and conduct strategic research for business initiatives and compliance.
- Identify key areas of improvement throughout the tax compliance process to develop and execute actionable plans.
- Prepare monthly General Ledger account reconciliations and communicate required journal entries for direct and indirect tax accounts.
- Ensure indirect taxes are accurately collected by maintaining global product taxability and exemption certificates, while also supporting tax audits.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in Public Accounting or an in-house tax department.
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in tax, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
- Comprehensive understanding of global direct and indirect tax frameworks and regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to produce timely deliverables and manage shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills to coordinate with various internal and external groups.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven track record of identifying process improvements and executing action plans with high attention to detail.
- Experience researching strategic tax opportunities, risks, and compliance projects.
- Highly analytical mindset with a strong affinity for quantitative problem-solving and financial modeling.
- Results-driven approach with a high level of integrity and professional standards.
Benefits and Perks
- Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
- Focus on mental health and well-being:
- Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
- Company-paid subscription to Headspace
- Annual company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
- Paid parental leave
- 5 weeks paid vacation
- Time off for your birthday
- Paid volunteer time
- Focus on your career growth:
- Development Dollars
- Leadership development
- Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
- Travel Discounts
- Employee Resource Groups
- Private health & dental insurance
- Income protection and life assurance
- Employee Assistance Program - including 24/7 GP & free legal advice
- Pension plan contributions
- Discounted gym membership
- Bike2Work
- Season ticket loan
- Social events & Thursday happy hours
- Free lunch 2 days per week
The best connections happen face-to-face, whether you’re sitting down to dinner or having coffee with a coworker. That’s why OpenTable has adopted a hybrid workplace model. This role aligns with that approach, with an expectation of coming into the office two days a week—giving employees the best of both worlds: in-person collaboration and flexibility.
Work Environment & Flexibility
At OpenTable, we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations.
Inclusion
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we're building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve—and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.
If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application/interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.
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Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in Public Accounting or an in-house tax department.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in tax, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
- Comprehensive understanding of global direct and indirect tax frameworks and regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to produce timely deliverables and manage shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills to coordinate with various internal and external groups.
- Proven track record of identifying process improvements and executing action plans with high attention to detail.
- Experience researching strategic tax opportunities, risks, and compliance projects.
- Highly analytical mindset with strong affinity for quantitative problem-solving and financial modeling.
- Results-driven approach with a high level of integrity and professional standards.
OpenTable Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about OpenTable and has not been reviewed or approved by OpenTable.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is positioned as generous, including ample PTO, company-wide recharge time, and additional one-off days such as a birthday/celebration day. Paid volunteer time is also included, reinforcing a broad time-off offering beyond standard vacation and holidays.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package, including company-paid therapy sessions and a paid mindfulness subscription. Flexibility policies such as meeting-free Fridays and “work from (almost) anywhere” are also framed as lifestyle-supporting benefits.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Variable pay and upside are highlighted for some roles, especially sales positions where on-target earnings and accelerators can meaningfully raise take-home pay when goals are met. Some postings also indicate eligibility for annual bonuses in certain roles.
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What We Do
With millions of diners, tens of thousands of restaurants, and 20+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a unique insight into the world of hospitality. We champion restaurants, bars, wineries, and other venues around the world, helping them attract guests, manage capacity, improve operations, and maximize revenue. Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of travel brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined.
Why Work With Us
Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. You’ll work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, and get the benefits, flexibility, and support you need to succeed.
