Senior Tax Analyst at Braze

BucharestFull-timeFinancePosted about 2 months ago

About the Role

<div class="content-intro">At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew. We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization. To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture. If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.</div>WHAT YOU’LL DO The Global Tax team at Braze manages direct and indirect tax compliance, provision, and planning across our US and international footprint to support a high-growth, public SaaS company. Based in Bucharest, Romania, this Senior Tax Analyst will be a key contributor to VAT and US sales & use tax compliance, global income tax provision (ASC 740), and direct tax filings. You will partner closely with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Billing, and Operations to ensure compliant, scalable tax processes that keep pace with our global expansion. Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Prepare, review, and file timely and accurate indirect tax returns, including US sales and use tax and VAT, including payments, reconciliations, and maintenance of the compliance calendar.</li> <li>Determine taxability for SaaS/software, digital services, and professional services; maintain tax codes and product taxability matrices; support nexus assessments, registrations, and deregistrations in new and existing jurisdictions.</li> <li>Reconcile indirect tax and income tax accounts to the general ledger; perform month-end close activities, prepare journal entries, and resolve variances.</li> <li>Support audits and inquiries from US state/local and tax authorities (ANAF), including data gathering, analysis, and drafting responses.</li> <li>Assist with quarterly and annual global income tax provision under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations, book-to-tax differences, ETR analyses, and financial statement disclosures.</li> <li>Support preparation of direct income tax returns and estimated payments for US federal and state and non-US corporate income taxes in collaboration with external advisors.</li> <li>Maintain and enhance SOX-compliant tax processes and internal controls; document procedures and drive continuous process improvements and automation across provision and compliance.</li> <li>Partner cross-functionally to review contracts, billing flows, and new product/market launches for tax implications; advise on VAT place-of-supply, reverse charge, digital services regimes, and US sales tax exemptions and certificate management.</li> <li>Provide data and analytics for tax forecasting, cash tax planning, balance sheet rollforwards, and operational dashboards; ensure data integrity across ERP and billing systems.</li> <li>Contribute to ad hoc projects, including tax technology enablement (ERP/tax engine integrations), transfer pricing data support, M&A due diligence and integration, and global tax registrations.</li> </ul> WHO YOU ARE <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CECCAR, ADIT, CPA) is a plus.</li> <li>5+ years of progressive corporate tax experience in a multinational environment or Big Four/shared services, with hands-on indirect tax compliance (VAT and US sales & use) and exposure to direct income tax.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of VAT rules (e.g., place of supply, reverse charge, OSS/IOSS, invoicing requirements) and practical experience with multi-state US sales & use tax compliance.</li> <li>Working knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 740; experience supporting quarterly/annual income tax provision preferred.</li> <li>Familiarity with SOX/internal controls and public-company close timelines.</li> <li>Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets and comfort extracting and transforming large datasets from ERP/billing systems; experience with BI/reporting tools and tax engines (e.g., Vertex, Avalara) and tax provision/compliance software is a plus.</li> <li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to translate complex tax concepts for non-tax stakeholders and influence cross-functional decisions.</li> <li>Highly organized self-starter who can manage multiple deadlines across time zones and collaborate effectively with internal teams, external advisors, and tax authorities.</li> <li>Strong written and verbal English language skills are essential.</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><div class="p-rich_text_section"> WHAT WE OFFER Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country <a href="https://www.braze.com/company/careers/how-we-hire#benefit-section">here</a>. More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment. From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony. Braze offers benefits such as: <ul> <li>Competitive compensation that may include equity</li> <li>Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans</li> <li>Flexible paid time off</li> <li>Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability</li> <li>Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave</li> <li>Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend</li> <li>A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation</li> <li>Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching </li> <li>Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze</li> <li>Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®</li> </ul> ABOUT BRAZE Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging.™ Braze helps brands deliver great customer experiences that drive value both for consumers and for their businesses. Built on a foundation of composable intelligence, BrazeAI™ allows marketers to combine and activate AI agents, models, and features at every touchpoint throughout the Braze Customer Engagement Platform for smarter, faster, and more meaningful customer engagement. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered decisioning and optimization, Braze enables companies to turn action into interaction through autonomous, 1:1 personalized experiences. The company has repeatedly been recognized as a Leader in marketing technology by industry analysts, and was voted a G2 “Best of Marketing and Digital Advertising Software Product” in 2025. Braze was also named a 2025 Best Companies To Work For by U.S. News & World Report, a 2025 America’s Greatest Companies by Newsweek, and a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Technology™ by Great Place To Work®, among other accolades. Braze is also proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Singapore. The company is headquartered in New York with offices in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo. BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization. Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you. We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we’d love to meet you. Please see our<a href="https://www.braze.com/company/legal/privacy-policy-job-candidates"> Candidate Privacy Policy</a> for more information on how Braze processes your personal information during the recruitment process and, if applicable based on your location, how you can exercise any privacy rights.</div></div>

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