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Where we Work
Udemy is a global company headquartered in San Francisco, with additional U.S. offices in Denver and Austin, and international hubs in Australia, India, Ireland, Mexico, and Türkiye. This is an in-office position, requiring three days a week in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and flexibility on Mondays and Fridays.
About your skills
Tax Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of international, federal, and state/local tax laws. Proven ability to manage complex tax compliance, audits, and reporting for multinational operations.
Strategic Leadership: Experience leading global tax team, aligning tax strategies with broader financial and business goals, and navigating fast-paced organizations.
Communication and Influence: Ability to effectively communicate complex tax matters to cross-functional teams and senior leadership. Skilled in collaborating with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
Decision-Making: Proactively identifies tax opportunities and risks, using data to drive efficient and effective tax outcomes. Brings clarity to ambiguous situations and aligns decisions with organizational strategy.
About this role
As Udemy’s Global Tax Director, you’ll lead the global income tax function, overseeing critical aspects of tax planning, compliance, reporting, and strategy. You will play an important role in shaping Udemy’s global tax structure, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions, optimizing tax efficiency, and partnering closely with finance and business leaders to support the company’s continued international growth.
What you’ll be doing
Own and lead Udemy’s global income tax function, including direct taxes, tax accounting, instructor tax withholding program and global transfer pricing.
Drive global tax strategy, identifying planning opportunities and managing risks across our international footprint.
Lead the preparation and review of global tax provision and related disclosures for financial statements and SEC filings.
Manage relationships with tax authorities and oversee tax audits, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
Oversee U.S. withholding tax compliance for global instructor payments, ensuring proper documentation, reporting, and remittance.
Collaborate with finance, legal, and HR teams on tax matters related to cross-border transactions, M&A, equity compensation, and intercompany arrangements.
Partner with external tax advisors to ensure accurate compliance and to monitor regulatory changes affecting the business.
Implement scalable processes and technology solutions to streamline tax operations as Udemy continues to grow.
Provide thought leadership and education to cross-functional teams on tax implications of business decisions.
What you’ll have
10+ years of relevant tax experience, including time spent in public accounting and in-house roles at global companies.
Strong technical knowledge in U.S. federal, international, and indirect taxation, as well as tax accounting (ASC 740).
Demonstrated experience with multinational operations, especially in high-growth tech or digital services companies.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with a track record of building and mentoring high-performing teams.
Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels in a dynamic environment.
Experience overseeing U.S. withholding tax compliance for global instructor payments is a plus.
At Udemy, we strive to be transparent around compensation. Actual compensation for this role is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, and specific work location due to differences in the cost of labor. In addition to a base salary, this role is also eligible for equity and a bonus.
You’ll grow here.
Learning is part of the job. You’ll get full access to Udemy courses, a monthly UDay to invest in yourself, and a budget to spend on whatever helps you improve. Many people are diving into AI lately, but what you focus on is up to you.
AI is real here.
We use it in the way we learn and the way we work. You’ll have the space and tools to experiment, apply, and get better at using AI in practical ways.
You’ll own your work.
We trust people to lead, make decisions, and follow through. You don’t need to wait for permission or layers of approval to have an impact.
You’ll build with others.
We collaborate openly and shape ideas together. Everyone has a voice, and good thinking is welcomed from any direction.
You’ll see your impact.
What you build helps people grow their skills, change their careers, or find a path forward. You’ve got the experience, why not use it to help others gain theirs?
Bring your curiosity. We’ll bring the platform and the support. Let’s LEARN together.
Our Benefits Start with UOur benefits start with you and were built to provide you and your family with the protection and care you need, making it easy to access the right coverage when you need it most. Benefits vary by region, and we encourage applicants to review our Australia Benefits, India Benefits, Ireland Benefits, Mexico Benefits, Turkiye Benefits & US Benefits, pages to get an understanding of some of the benefits we offer. For details on region-specific benefits, please refer to the information provided during the hiring process.
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