Senior Tax Accountant - NYC

As a Senior Tax Accountant on Datadog’s Finance team, you’ll play a critical role in supporting our global tax function. You'll work across international tax provision and compliance, indirect tax reporting, and a range of strategic tax projects that impact our rapidly scaling business. This role offers meaningful cross-functional collaboration with Accounting, Finance, and external advisors, providing exposure to leadership and the opportunity to enhance global tax operations through automation and process improvement. It’s a great fit for a proactive, detail-oriented professional looking to grow their career in a high-impact, fast-paced environment.

At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the preparation of global tax provisions, including current and deferred tax calculations under ASC 740
• Assist with international tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions in coordination with external advisors
• Manage indirect tax (VAT/GST/SUT) compliance, including reviewing filings and supporting audits and inquiries
• Conduct tax research and analysis across international, indirect, and corporate tax topics; draft documentation to summarize findings
• Support global tax audits by preparing schedules, responding to requests, and working with stakeholders and advisors
• Collaborate with Accounting and Finance to align processes and ensure accurate tax reporting

Who You Are:

• A CPA or chartered accountant (or working toward certification) with a degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or a related field
• Experienced with 3–6 years in public accounting (Big 4 or equivalent) and/or in-house corporate tax roles
• Knowledgeable in U.S. and international corporate tax compliance, ASC 740, and indirect tax principles, with an interest in global reporting frameworks like OECD Pillar 2
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and documentation skills
• A strong communicator and collaborator who works well across teams and time zones
• Skilled in managing multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits and Growth:

• Generous and competitive benefits package
• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
• Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
• Employee-focused best in class onboarding
• Internal mentor and cross-departmental buddy program
• Friendly and inclusive workplace culture

Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.

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