Tax Manager, WHOOP
Wearable health and fitness devices
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Wearable health and fitness devices
501-1000 employees
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501-1000 employees
Company mission
To unlock human performance by helping people find their inner potential.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, taxation, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax management, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment
- Strong understanding of tax planning strategies and experience managing indirect taxes
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail
- Familiarity with NetSuite and ONESOURCE is a plus
What the job involves
- WHOOP is seeking a Tax Manager to lead and coordinate our tax-related activities across US and foreign jurisdictions
- This role will be critical in managing our income tax filings, overseeing indirect tax compliance, and guiding us through complex tax audits and inquiries
- You will play a key role in ensuring our tax strategies align with our financial goals while maintaining compliance with the latest tax regulations
- Coordinate and maintain documentation and records related to US and foreign income tax filings, provisions, and other tax-related activities
- Oversee the company's indirect tax filings in various jurisdictions, including the US, Canada, Europe, and the GCC
- Manage tax audits, inquiries, and notices from tax authorities, ensuring a prompt and accurate response
- Lead the implementation of ONESOURCE software in collaboration with consultants
- Review all tax workpapers thoroughly to assess the company’s Effective Tax Rate and develop methodologies for forecasting ETR on a quarterly basis
- Review deferred compensation plans for compliance with Section 409A and evaluate the impact of Section 162(m)
- Establish processes for computing tax impacts and determining non-GAAP disclosures
- Develop a system to ensure the completeness of location information from employees to address tax implications, including taxation of equity, state tax nexus, and permanent establishment
- Ensure completeness of ASC 450 reserves based on potential exposure
- Create a formal repository of income tax accounting policies, desktop procedures, and tax accounting close manuals
- Assess the impact of Pillar Two across the jurisdictions in which WHOOP operates
Our take
WHOOP develops wearable health-tracking devices designed to help athletes optimise their performance. Its technology continuously monitors recovery, sleep, and training hours to fine-tune both individual and team performance. Unlike competitors that primarily track exercise data, WHOOP's holistic approach includes metrics like heart rate variability, which can influence more effective and healthier exercise routines.
By focusing on a subscription model that includes the cost of the physical device, WHOOP differentiates itself from competitors that charge a higher one-time fee for their products. This model provides ongoing value and encourages users to stay engaged with their health data.
WHOOP's comprehensive monitoring of strain and recovery has given it a competitive edge, even as other brands like Fitbit have incorporated similar features. Beyond sports performance, WHOOP has conducted extensive research on predicting premature births, aiming to integrate these findings into their app. This commitment to broader health applications demonstrates WHOOP's dedication to advancing wearable health technology.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Aug 2021
$200m
SERIES F
Oct 2020
$100m
SERIES E
Total funding: $404.8m
Company benefits
- TAKE TIME OFF: Our PTO plan encourages members to take time off in order to come back refreshed.
- LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: Our benefits package includes premium medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents. Life and disability insurance are also available.
- FEEL INVESTED: 401k and stock options to share in the future of WHOOP.
- EAT WELL: Keep hunger at bay with endless snacks in our fully stocked kitchen. Enjoy catered team lunches on Friday, and even a cold brew keg.
- KNOW THE PRODUCT: We offer you a WHOOP strap and membership at no cost.
- BE ACTIVE: Take advantage of our office gym and on-site showers, as well as a $500yearly wellness perk for fitness classes and memberships.
- BE PRESENT: Take care of your loved ones with 12 weeks paid parental leave, plus an additional 2 weeks to gradually return to work.
- LOVE WHERE YOU WORK: Sitting in the heart of Fenway, our beautiful office overlooks Fenway Park. A prime location for great food, not to mention catching a Sox game, too!
- WORK HARD, PLAY HARDER: If we don't already have a club here that fits your lifestyle and interests, you're encouraged to start one. Share your passions with others at work, or discover new ones!
Company values
- Our work is grounded in research, design, and privacy
- At WHOOP, the best idea wins
- We have a bias for action
- We operate at the intersection of high intensity and high humility
- Our differences are a source of strength
- We are obsessed with the member experience
Company HQ
West Fens, Boston, MA
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Leadership
Will Ahmed
(CEO)Studied at Harvard. Worked as a Summer Analyst at Allen & Company and at Lindsay Goldberg. Founded Whoop in their final year.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at WHOOP
- Under the umbrella of Inclusivity & Belonging, WHOOP operates a number of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), including; Black at WHOOP, WHOOP GOOP (LGBTQ+), Women of WHOOP, Veterans & Military personnel, Adapt (Abled & Disabled Allies Partnering Together), and Wise (Women In Science & Engineering) .
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