Principal, APAC Tax

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal stakeholders including Country Managers, Legal, Policy, and Finance to identify tax issues and recommend solutions
• Own Airbnb’s tax obligations and manage risk for assigned APAC countries, including Australia and South Korea
• Manage local, country, and regional-level tax negotiations, audits, and compliance with government authorities
• Monitor and analyze tax regulatory developments and law changes in the region
• Research and analyze new business initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions
• Manage special projects and tax integration for newly acquired businesses

Requirements

• 12+ years of direct and indirect tax regional experience
• Experience in Big 4 accounting/law firms and multinational tech companies
• Specific experience managing Australian tax issues (ATO/state audits, Advance Pricing Arrangements) and South Korean tax
• Strong foundation of tax technical knowledge and international business advisory
• Ability to operate independently as a strategic business advisor
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to travel internationally as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Platform or sharing economy experience
• CA, CPA, LLB, or LLM certification

About the Company

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe.