At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

Lyft is looking for a talented, tech-savvy tax accountant to join our growing Tax Team. As a Senior Tax Analyst, you will report to the Tax Manager and take full ownership of indirect tax accounting, compliance, audit work streams, and from time to time ad hoc projects, delivering actionable insights and recommendations that influence business decisions. You will build trusted relationships across Engineering, Business Operations, Regulatory Compliance, and Accounting/Finance, and serve as a resource and mentor to junior members of the tax team.

Responsibilities

Tax Technical & Accounting Expertise

Ensure accurate application of indirect tax and regulatory laws across assigned areas, reviewing complex tax returns and overseeing the compliance process end-to-end
Review tax and accounting records for quality and accuracy, identifying and correcting issues before they escalate
Lead preparation of workpapers and audit defense arguments for indirect tax audits, gathering transaction details and developing well-supported positions for submission to tax authorities
Train and mentor team members cross-functionally on indirect tax laws, regulatory requirements, and best practices within their area

Compliance & Reporting

Oversee the entire indirect tax compliance process, ensuring all returns, schedules, and related documents are filed accurately and on time across jurisdictions
Develop strategies to ensure documentation and record-keeping meet audit and regulatory standards
Gather and analyze data from the general ledger, tax engines, and other systems to lead workpaper preparation for compliance and reverse indirect tax audits
Coach junior team members on compliance processes and reporting quality

Tax Strategy & Planning

Analyze current and upcoming tax regulations, developing and recommending strategies to ensure ongoing compliance and optimize the company's tax position
Research complex indirect tax issues and develop clear, actionable guidance for internal business partners
Identify and assess indirect tax risks (notices, resale/exemption certificate exposure, nexus issues) and lead resolution efforts
Develop a deep understanding of Lyft's business operations to proactively flag indirect tax implications of new products, markets, or transactions

Tax Operational Efficiency

Lead efforts to streamline and automate indirect tax workflows, including building and maintaining Excel/Alteryx models for recurring transactions and scenarios
Develop and track performance metrics to measure the efficiency and accuracy of the indirect tax compliance process
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Business Operations) to ensure system and process changes support indirect tax compliance
Drive ad hoc process improvement projects related to indirect tax, proposing and implementing solutions independently

Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Tax, or related field with 5+ years of tax accounting experience in either corporate or public accounting
CA, CPA or CMI designation preferred
In-depth technical knowledge of laws governing Sales and Use Taxes, Value-added Tax, personal property tax, business licenses/gross receipts tax, and related reporting to tax authorities within the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico and beyond
Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects with significant autonomy, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and process improvements
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting findings and recommendations to cross-functional and senior stakeholders
Strong accounting skills, including the ability to independently review and reconcile complex general ledger accounts
Strong computer and technology skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Alteryx, Python, or SQL experience strongly preferred
Accounting system experience (Oracle, NetSuite, or similar ERP)