Director of Indirect and Telecom Taxes

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It’s not everyday that you consider starting a new career. We’re RingCentral, and we’re happy that someone as talented as you is considering this role. First, a little about us, we’re a $2 Billion annual revenue company with double digit Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and a $93 Billion market opportunity in UCaaS, Contact Center and AI-powered adjacencies. We invest more than $250 million annually to ensure our AI-enabled technology and platforms meet or exceed the needs of our customers. 

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Given the business growth, RingCentral is expanding its Tax Department! We have a position open for a Director of Indirect and Telecom Taxes. This position will be responsible for performing a wide range of telecom and indirect tax strategic planning and compliance for RingCentral’s global operations. This will include managing a team of VAT, sales and use tax professionals, and hands on management of telecommunication related taxes, fees, and surcharges.. 

Job Descriptions:

Reporting to the Head of Tax, the Director of Indirect and Telecom Tax will be leading and managing the telecommunication and indirect tax planning, compliance and audit process. This is a highly visible role and will be coordinating with the finance, IT and sales teams to manage the numerous tax reporting and filings. 

Indirect Tax:

• Manage third party vendor in the preparation, filing and payment of all transaction tax returns including providing data, pre-filing reviews and reconciliation of all global transaction tax returns
• This role will be working with the Regulatory team for regulatory filings
• Ensure compliance with US and International tax law by staying up to date with transaction tax law changes, reviewing and setting up of customer exemptions, and maintenance of taxability of the company’s product and services
• Work with internal and third party software programmers related to tax calculations in a home-grown billing environment to ensure the accurate calculation, collection and payment of transaction taxes
• Manage alltelecom and indirect tax audits, responding to auditors’ requests in a timely manner and defending the company’s tax positions by preparing technical research and memos.
• Maintain SOX compliance and key controls
• Assist the finance and legal team on deal construct

Successful Candidate must be:

• Hands on, quick learner, excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Enjoys a challenge and thrives in a fast-paced work environment
• Has a strong customer service acumen and enjoys working in a collaborative environment
• Has a high level of energy, enthusiasm and motivation to make RingCentral successful

Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of experience in a corporate tax department, consulting role, or a mix of both
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Advanced degree in relevant discipline is preferred: JD/LLM, Master’s in Taxation, MBA or CPA
• Experience managing telecom and indirect tax compliance requirements and related processes for a large multi-national telecommunications/technology company
• Thorough working knowledge of applicable tax law
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional business partners at all levels and strong oral and written communication skills

What we offer: 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSAs) and Commuter benefits
• 401K match and ESPP
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• Wellness programs including 1:1 coaching and meditation guidance
• Paid parental and pregnancy leave and new parent gift boxes
• Family-forming benefits (IVF, Preservation, Adoption etc.)
• Emergency backup care (Child/Adult/Pets)
• Pet insurance and Pet Telehealth
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling sessions available 24/7
• Free legal services that provide legal advice, document creation and estate planning
• Employee bonus referral program
• Student loan refinancing assistance
• Employee perks and discounts program

RingCentral’s Finance team gives you an incredible opportunity to manage stratospheric growth and learn from the best. It’s an unmatched opportunity to put your professional and personal growth on an upward trajectory. You’ll lead change at a $2 billion company that’s growing 30% every year—in a people-first environment designed to power your career.

Our work culture is the backbone of our success. And don’t just take our word for it: we are recognized as a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, the Top Work Culture by Comparably and hold local BPTW awards in every major location. Bottom line: We are committed to hiring and retaining great people because we know you power our success. RingCentral offers on-site, remote and hybrid work options optimized for the ways we work and live now.

About RingCentral

RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG) is a leading provider of business cloud communications and contact center solutions based on its powerful Message Video Phone™ (MVP™) global platform. More flexible and cost effective than legacy on-premises PBX and video conferencing systems that it replaces, RingCentral® empowers modern mobile and distributed workforces to communicate, collaborate, and connect via any mode, any device, and any location. RingCentral is headquartered in Belmont, California, and has offices around the world.

RingCentral is an equal opportunity employer that truly values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during our application and interview process. If you require such accommodations, please click on the following link to learn more about how we can assist you.

If you are hired in Belmont, the compensation range for this position is between $118,650 and $169,500 for full-time employees, in addition to eligibility for variable pay, equity, and benefits. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, health and wellness, 401k, ESPP, vacation, parental leave, and more! The salary may vary depending on your location, skills, and experience.

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