Senior Principal, Tax Controversy

1 hour, 17 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Finance and Accounting
Airbnb

Airbnb

Airbnb is the world's largest community-driven hospitality company, offering homes and experiences in 191 countries. It is an online marketplace connecting people to unique accommodations and experiences globally.

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
5K-10K
Founded 2008

Description

  • Support the management of tax audits and litigation across EMEA and other jurisdictions.
  • Prepare responses to tax authority information requests by compiling data, researching company facts, and addressing technical tax issues.
  • Co-lead significant EMEA tax litigation cases, including administrative appeals, litigation before tax authorities and courts, discovery, and case milestone management.
  • Serve as the point of contact for EMEA-based external counsel, government officials, and regulators in ongoing tax disputes.
  • Advise on jurisdiction-specific litigation risks, privilege issues, and compliance in the EMEA tax environment.
  • Collaborate with US, EMEA, and global tax, legal, and policy teams to align strategy and messaging.
  • Analyze audit and dispute resolution options and make recommendations based on legal, tax, and business considerations.
  • Work cross-functionally to keep the business informed about audit risks and business concerns.
  • Help develop audit and tax litigation strategies and strengthen Airbnb’s tax positions.
  • Coordinate with outside advisors and internal stakeholders across the Tax team, Legal, and Policy.

Requirements

  • Law degree with 10+ years of experience focused on tax audits and litigation.
  • Experience leading tax audits and tax litigation.
  • Excellent English skills are required.
  • Proficiency in French, Italian, and/or Spanish is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of tax litigation and tax resolution processes across key EMEA jurisdictions.
  • Strong foundation in tax with the ability to quickly learn complex tax issues.
  • Demonstrated commitment to staying current on tax law developments.
  • Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing deadlines across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Expertise in corporate tax issues common to EMEA disputes, including transfer pricing, data production, withholding tax, and VAT.

Benefits

  • Annual base pay range of €156,000 to €195,000 in Ireland.
  • Annual base pay range of €120,000 to €150,000 in Spain.
  • Annual base pay range of £136,000 to £170,000 in the United Kingdom.
  • Eligible for bonus.
  • Eligible for equity.
  • Eligible for benefits.
  • Eligible for Employee Travel Credits.

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