Indirect Tax Senior Manager, SUT & VAT at Whop

Palo Alto, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

200000.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Indirect Tax Compliance, US Sales & Use Tax, International VAT, Marketplace Facilitator Laws, Tax Automation, Nexus Analysis, EU VAT, OSS/IOSS, Digital Services Taxes, Tax Audit Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Tax Strategy

Industry

Software Development

Description

About Whop Whop is building the default operating system for internet commerce. Our mission is to help people earn income online by giving creators, solopreneurs, communities, and internet-native businesses the tools to sell digital products, software, access, services, and memberships at scale. From paid communities and trading tools to SaaS products, educational content, and exclusive access, Whop powers a new generation of online businesses. We are highly product-driven, intensely customer-obsessed, and move with urgency. We care deeply about building great systems, hiring exceptional people, and creating leverage for the entrepreneurs who rely on us. The Role We’re looking for an Indirect Tax Senior Manager to partner closely with the business and ensure Whop’s compliance across sales & use tax, VAT, and other indirect or transactional tax obligations as the company grows in scale, complexity, and global reach. This role reports directly to the Director of Tax and supports the execution and scaling of Whop’s global indirect tax strategy. As an early member of the tax team, you will play a key role in shaping how Whop approaches indirect taxation across products, jurisdictions, and emerging business models. You will work closely with the Director of Tax to define and operationalize tax strategy for product launches and iterations, stay current on U.S. and global indirect tax developments, perform nexus and exposure analysis, support registrations, evaluate product and service taxability, advise on marketplace facilitator rules, and navigate evolving digital services and transaction tax regimes. What You'll Do Own indirect tax compliance Ensure accurate compliance across all relevant jurisdictions, including U.S. sales & use tax and international VAT regimes. This includes managing nexus analysis, registrations, filings, and reconciliations, while staying ahead of regulatory changes and evolving product and service taxability rules. Partner with Engineering on tax systems Collaborate with Engineering to design, implement, and optimize indirect tax automation, data flows, and reporting infrastructure. Support international expansion Advise on indirect tax implications of entering new markets, including OSS, IOSS, DST, and other emerging or similar regimes, ensuring compliant and scalable expansion into new jurisdictions. Manage audits and controversy Support and manage indirect tax audits, notices, and inquiries with a practical, risk-based approach. Coordinate with external advisors as needed to resolve issues efficiently and mitigate exposure. Own customer indirect tax inquiries Act as a point of contact for customer inquiries related to indirect tax, including sales & use tax, VAT, product taxability, and other compliance-related questions, ensuring timely and accurate responses. Drive process improvement and scalability Build and document scalable processes, controls, and workflows that support Whop’s growth in transaction volume, jurisdictions, and product complexity. Who You Are 8+ years of experience in indirect tax, with deep hands-on expertise in U.S. sales & use tax and international indirect tax Strong understanding of marketplace facilitator laws, digital product taxability, and platform business models Experience with tax automation platforms Familiarity with international indirect tax regimes, including EU VAT, OSS/IOSS, UK VAT, and digital services taxes Proven ability to manage multi-jurisdiction compliance programs, including registrations, filings, and audits Comfortable working cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Product, and Engineering to evaluate and address indirect tax implications Excellent communicator who can simplify complex indirect tax concepts for non-tax stakeholders CPA, MST, JD, or LLM preferred, or equivalent academic and professional background in tax or a related field. Why Whop Whop is building for the next generation of internet businesses. We believe the future of work is more independent, more global, and more entrepreneurial, and we're building the infrastructure to power that shift. Joining Whop means working with an exceptionally sharp, ambitious team on real problems that matter to millions of online sellers and buyers. If you want to own indirect tax at one of the most ambitious commerce platforms on the internet, we'd love to hear from you. The expected salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 annually, with final compensation determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Responsibilities

Own global indirect tax compliance, including US sales tax and international VAT, while partnering with Engineering to optimize tax automation systems. Manage tax audits, support international expansion, and handle customer inquiries regarding product taxability.