At Preply, we are unlocking human potential through learning.

We believe learning with a great tutor is life-changing. That’s why we match online tutors from across the globe with learners and empower them to create live language classes with AI-powered tools and learning materials. This is how we deliver progress, create engagement and keep our global community of learners motivated. So far, over 32,000 tutors have given more than 15 million lessons to learners from over 175 countries.

What you'll be doing:

• Tax Strategy & Compliance:
• Lead global tax compliance, with a focus on the US and EU markets
• Ensure adherence to local and international tax laws, with a keen eye on regulatory changes.
• Develop and implement a robust tax strategy aligned with business objectives.

• Risk Management:
• Evaluate and address tax risks arising from new regulations, ensuring a proactive approach to compliance while optimizing for business impact
• Partner with legal and external advisors to manage audits, disputes, and other tax-related challenges.

• Business advisory:
• Act as a key advisor to the leadership team, communicating complex tax issues with clarity.
• Manage relationships with external advisors and internal teams to ensure seamless execution of tax policies.
• Drive alignment between finance, legal, and operations on all tax-related matters.

• Execution & Team Leadership:
• Own end-to-end implementation of tax recommendations, from planning to swift execution.
• Oversee and grow a tax function focused on compliance.

What you need to succeed:

• Track record:
• 8+ years in tax management, with a proven track record in the US and EU markets with strong understanding of overall global tax compliance.
• Experience in fast-growing marketplace businesses, ideally b2c focused, and US-based with global operations.

• Global Marketplace Expertise:
• Deep knowledge of US and international tax regulations, including cross-border transactions.
• Expertise with transfer pricing, tax planning, and reporting in a global context.

• Communication Skills:
• Exceptional ability to simplify complex tax issues for internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills to navigate challenging conversations with external advisors and regulators.

• Leadership:
• Track record of owning end to end tax strategy and implementation
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally, lead teams, and build scalable processes in high-pressure environments.

Why you’ll love it at Preply:

• An open, collaborative, dynamic and diverse culture;
• A generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com, Learning & Development budget and time off for your self-development;
• A competitive financial package with equity, leave allowance and health insurance;
• Not in Barcelona? We offer an attractive relocation package to join us in our Preply Barcelona Hub
• Access to free mental health support platforms;
• Access to Gympass-partnered wellness and gym centers throughout Spain to promote and support well-being and physical health;
• The opportunity to unlock the potential of learners and tutors through language learning and teaching in 175 countries (and counting!).

Our Principles

• Care to change the world - We are passionate about our work and care deeply about its impact to be life changing.
• We do it for learners - For both Preply and tutors, learners are why we do what we do. Every day we focus on empowering tutors to deliver an exceptional learning experience.
• Keep perfecting - To create an outstanding customer experience, we focus on simplicity, smoothness, and enjoyment, continually perfecting it as every detail matters.
• Now is the time - In a fast-paced world, it matters how quickly we act. Now is the time to make great things happen.
• Disciplined execution - What makes us disciplined is the excellence in our execution. We set clear goals, focus on what matters, and utilize our resources efficiently.
• Dive deep - We leverage business acumen and curiosity to investigate disparities between numbers and stories, unlocking meaningful insights to guide our decisions.
• Growth mindset - We proactively seek growth opportunities and believe today's best performance becomes tomorrow's starting point. We humbly embrace feedback and learn from setbacks.
• Raise the bar - We raise our performance standards continuously, alongside each new hire and promotion. We build diverse and high-performing teams that can make a real difference.
• Challenge, disagree and commit - We value open and candid communication, even when we don’t fully agree. We speak our minds, challenge when necessary, and fully commit to decisions once made.
• One Preply - We prioritize collaboration, inclusion, and the success of our team over personal ambitions. Together, we support and celebrate each other's progress.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Preply is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Different opinions and viewpoints are key ingredients in our success as a multicultural Ed-Tech company.

Preply will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or veteran status. Together, we are The World Class.