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The Senior Tax Manager role at Quizlet 2 is an on-site position located in San Francisco, CA.

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The salary range for the Senior Tax Manager position at Quizlet 2 is USD 190,000 - 250,000 per year.

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Senior Tax Manager

$190k - $250k USD

Quizlet 2San Francisco, CA3d ago

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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