Indirect Tax Senior Manager / Lead, Anthropic

• 8-10+ years of indirect tax experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax departments
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master's in Taxation and/or CPA preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of US sales and use tax systems and international VAT/GST requirements
• Proven experience implementing and managing sales tax engine systems (e.g., Avalara, Vertex)
• Hands-on experience with finance and ERP systems (NetSuite experience a plus)
• Experience with SaaS and cloud-based services taxation preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead system implementations and integrate tax engines with finance platforms
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to research complex tax issues
• Strong project management capabilities to handle multiple deadlines and priorities
• Exceptional communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Adaptability to a fast-paced, high-growth environment with changing priorities
• Ability to operate independently while maintaining alignment with broader tax strategy
• Education requirements: We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Desirable

• We are seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Leader to join our Tax team in San Francisco
• In this role, you will drive our global indirect tax strategy, manage compliance, and partner with cross-functional teams to support Anthropic's growth
• As we expand internationally, you will be instrumental in building scalable tax processes and minimizing risk
• Lead all aspects of global indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax, VAT/GST, telecommunications tax, and other indirect taxes
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize indirect tax processes, including potential in-house return preparation
• Lead the implementation and maintenance of sales tax engine systems, ensuring proper integration with finance systems
• Collaborate with finance, product, legal, and operations teams to ensure proper tax treatment of our growing product offerings
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and service providers
• Support international expansion through VAT/GST planning and compliance
• Oversee indirect tax audits and notices, including preparation of supporting documentation and audit defense
• Research and document company positions regarding indirect tax exposures
• Develop, implement, and improve tax accounting practices and procedures for indirect taxes
• Prepare and review tax accruals and manage tax compliance calendar