MongoDB’s mission is to empower innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data. We enable organizations of all sizes to easily build, scale, and run modern applications by helping them modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our industry-leading developer data platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available in more than 115 regions across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Atlas allows customers to build and run applications anywhere—on premises, or across cloud providers. With offices worldwide and over 175,000 new developers signing up to use MongoDB every month, it’s no wonder that leading organizations, like Samsung and Toyota, trust MongoDB to build next-generation, AI-powered applications.
MongoDB is seeking an experienced US Sales Tax Manager responsible for overseeing all aspects of sales and use tax compliance, reporting, and planning across the organization. This role ensures adherence to state and local tax laws, manages tax audits, and identifies tax savings opportunities. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of U.S. indirect tax regulations, strong analytical skills, and experience working with tax automation systems.
We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Austin, New York City, or Palo Alto for our hybrid working model.
Key Responsibilities:Sales and Use Tax Compliance:- Ensure timely and accurate preparation, filing, and payment of sales and use tax returns in all applicable jurisdictions
- Review and reconcile monthly tax filings, payments, and journal entries
- Maintain and manage exemption certificates and ensure proper application
- Oversee the configuration and maintenance of tax rates in ERP/tax engine systems (e.g. Avalara)
- Develop and maintain documented procedures and internal controls for sales tax processes
- Act as the primary point of contact for sales and use tax audits and inquiries
- Compile documentation, respond to auditor information requests, and negotiate settlements where necessary
- Identify and mitigate audit risk through process improvements and proactive compliance strategies
- Monitor changes in sales tax laws, regulations, and court rulings affecting the business
- Recommend and implement tax-efficient solutions and internal controls to reduce tax exposure
- Manage and review the filings of miscellaneous taxes such as business tax filings, property tax filings, business registrations, etc
- Work cross-functionally with Accounting, Sales, IT, finance, legal, and operations teams to ensure tax compliance is integrated into broader business processes
- Supervise and mentor tax staff as needed
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MST preferred)
- 8+ years of indirect tax experience, preferably in a multi-state environment or large corporation
- Strong understanding of U.S. sales and use tax laws, nexus rules, and taxability
- Proficiency with tax software and ERP systems (e.g., Vertex, Avalara, SAP, Oracle, OneSource)
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and project management skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!
MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.
MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
REQ ID: 3263226948
MongoDB’s base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB’s total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.
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