The Role
Lead and manage global corporate and indirect tax filings, compliance, and strategic projects. Oversee tax processes and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize tax strategies.
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About Quizlet:
At Quizlet, our mission is to help every learner achieve their outcomes in the most effective and delightful way. Our $1B+ learning platform serves tens of millions of students every month, including two-thirds of U.S. high schoolers and half of U.S. college students, powering over 2 billion learning interactions monthly.
We blend cognitive science with machine learning to personalize and enhance the learning experience for students, professionals, and lifelong learners alike. We’re energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools.
Let’s Build the Future of Learning
Join us to design and deliver AI-powered learning tools that scale across the world and unlock human potential.
About the Team:
Quizlet is a leading company in consumer learning technology with proven traction and huge growth ahead. We have a freemium business model with two strong and growing revenue streams: subscriptions and advertising. Our freemium model exists to attract the largest possible number of potential customers at the lowest cost while creating student and teacher evangelists to drive virality. Our focus is on generating revenue through low-priced, high-scale consumer subscriptions that students cannot imagine studying without.
We’re looking to bring on a senior leader to our Controllership organization reporting to our VP, Controller to help build the financial systems and processes.
About the Role:
You will lead and build a team to develop, implement, maintain, and manage the company’s global corporate and indirect tax filings, documentation, compliance, and strategic projects. You’ll own and scale tax processes and will be the go-to tax person for Quizlet. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, analytical, excited to work in a fast-paced organization, and ready to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.
We’re happy to share that this is an onsite position in our San Francisco office. To help foster team collaboration, we require that employees be in the office a minimum of three days per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday and as needed by your manager or the company. We believe that this working environment facilitates increased work efficiency, team partnership, and supports growth as an employee and organization.
In this role, you will:
- Oversee the preparation and filing of federal, state, and international tax returns in a timely manner (including timely payments of all tax obligations)
- Own tax provision and financial statement disclosure process
- Document tax positions taken and review alternative tax positions to determine the most appropriate, cost-effective filing position
- Facilitate analysis of R&D to qualify for R&D tax credits in different tax jurisdictions
- Oversee the preparation and filing of accurate Sales and Use tax returns for multi-state and remit taxes to taxing jurisdictions on a timely basis using AvaTax via Avalara
- Manage the Company’s international VAT and other indirect tax exposure and oversee compliance activities
- Manage other miscellaneous tax filings, such as annual Delaware Franchise Taxes, SF Gross tax and other local municipal business taxes
- Reconcile Sales and Use tax accounts, along with follow up on outstanding open issues.
- Update GL data related to tax accounts, such as accruals and prepayments.
- Respond to tax notices and oversee the tax audit process
- Monitor existing and proposed legislative and regulatory US and global tax law developments, communicate the effects, and develop risk-minimization tax strategies.
- Partner with key strategic partners in Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and Equity administration to achieve key tax objectives (including but not limited to tax planning, legal entity structure, transfer pricing, etc.) and to ensure tax implications are integrated into business decisions
- Build and maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the tax process
What you bring to the table:
- 10+ years of progressive, relevant experience in Tax within a top technology company or a combination of Big Four and industry experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and CPA, CPA equivalent, Master's in Tax, or JD required
- Multi-State Sales and Use Tax accounting experience is highly desired
- Strong understanding of accounting for income tax provisions under ASC 740, federal, state, and international tax regulations
- Experience in NetSuite and Avalara is desirable, including experience with process automation
- Proven experience managing compliance and advisory projects
- Ability to drive strong output on multiple fronts and prioritize items to meet deadlines
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to effectively manage relationships with senior stakeholders
- Agility in embracing and implementing technology and automation / AI
- Strong communication skills to be able to present complex tax conclusions to business leaders
Compensation, Benefits, & Perks:
- Quizlet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Salary transparency helps to mitigate unfair hiring practices when it comes to discrimination and pay gaps. Total compensation for this role is market competitive, including a starting base salary of $190,000 - $250,000, depending on location and experience, as well as company stock options
- Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work-life balance
- 20 vacation days that we expect you to take!
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO, Dental, VSP Choice)
- Employer-sponsored 401k plan with company match
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and other resources to support professional growth
- Paid Family Leave, FSA, HSA, Commuter benefits, and Wellness benefits
- 40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice
Why Join Quizlet?
🌎 Massive reach: 60M+ users, 1B+ interactions per week
🧠 Cutting-edge tech: Generative AI, adaptive learning, cognitive science
📈 Strong momentum: Top-tier investors, sustainable business, real traction
🎯 Mission-first: Work that makes a difference in people’s lives
🤝 Inclusive culture: Committed to equity, diversity, and belonging
We strive to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome!
We work to create a holistic interview process, where both Quizlet and candidates have an opportunity to view what it would be like to work together, in exploring a mutually beneficial partnership.
We provide a transparent setting that gives a comprehensive view of who we are!
In Closing:
At Quizlet, we’re excited about passionate people joining our team—even if you don’t check every box on the requirements list. We value unique perspectives and believe everyone has something meaningful to contribute. Our culture is all about taking initiative, learning through challenges, and striving for high-quality work while staying curious and open to new ideas. We believe in honest, respectful communication, thoughtful collaboration, and creating a supportive space where everyone can grow and succeed together.”
Quizlet’s success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As an equal opportunity employer and a tech company committed to societal change, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Come join us!
To All Recruiters and Placement Agencies:
At this time, Quizlet does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and/or profiles.
Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website or to any Quizlet employee. Quizlet will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm nor will it be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Quizlet.
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The Company
What We Do
Quizlet is a leading consumer learning brand that builds learning tools to inspire and empower students and teachers. Our team is already supporting a user base of over 60 million active users a month. We're also among the top 20 U.S. websites and top education apps for iOS and Android - and it's only the beginning. We’re a fast-growing Series C startup, valued at $1 Billion and backed by Union Square Ventures, Costanoa Venture Capital, Icon Ventures, Owl Ventures, Altos Ventures and General Atlantic.
With our massive reach and focus on delivering high-quality innovative learning tools, we're having a major global impact on education.
