Manager, Tax Planning

About the teamAs a Tax Planning Manager with Zillow Group’s Tax Team, you’ll be part of a collaborative, strategic group dedicated to solving complex tax challenges and supporting Zillow’s mission to help customers buy, sell, or rent their next home. This team plays a critical role in supporting business and strategic initiatives, and the Tax Planning Manager will contribute directly to that success.

About the role

As a Tax Planning Manager at Zillow Group, you will play a key role in managing, implementing, and automating processes on a variety of indirect tax issues.  You’ll collaborate across finance and business teams and make a direct impact on our business by driving operational excellence and supporting business and strategic initiatives.  

You Will Get To:

• Partner with business lines to understand products and offerings and complete taxability analysis when needed

• Review and maintain tax technology systems and documentation to reflect current products and offerings 

• Enable and optimize tax technology functions to support business line growth and new initiatives

• Conduct technical tax research and interpret tax authority guidance

• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities, including the use of AI and other technology tools

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.

In California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $109,000.00 - $174,000.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont the standard base pay range for this role is $103,500.00 - $165,300.00 annually. The base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. Employees in this role will not be paid below the salary threshold for exempt employees in the state where they reside.

Who you are

• 3+ years of tax work experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, Masters in Tax or CPA preferred 

• Advanced Excel skills required; strong modeling and data analytics capability

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to assess tax risk, draw conclusions, and develop clear recommendations

• Proven ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast‑paced, evolving environment while working independently with general guidance

• Effective communicator who can explain complex tax concepts to non‑tax stakeholders and collaborate with external advisors

• Curious, adaptable, and motivated to grow within a tax planning function

• Indirect tax experience, a plus

• Experience with Avalara, a plus 

• Here at Zillow, we value the experience and perspective of candidates with non-traditional backgrounds. We encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills or related experiences.

Get to know us

At Zillow, we’re reimagining how people move—through the real estate market and through their careers. As the most-visited real estate platform in the U.S., we help customers navigate buying, selling, financing and renting with greater ease and confidence. Whether you're working in tech, sales, operations, or design, you’ll be part of a company that's reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality.

Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the country. Zillow was named one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2025, and included on the PEOPLE Companies That Care® 2025 list, reflecting our commitment to creating an innovative, inclusive, and engaging culture where employees are empowered to grow.

No matter where you sit in the organization, your work will help drive innovation, support our customers, and move the industry—and your career—forward, together.

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.