Indirect Tax Manager

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Zipline

Compensation

$150,000 - $180,000/year

South San Francisco, California, USA

On-site

Posted March 26, 2026

Job Description

About Zipline

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products.

Our customers include the world’s largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we’ve built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations.

Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe.

We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people’s lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds.

About The Role

We are very excited to be hiring a newly created Indirect Tax Manager role to join our fast-paced Accounting and Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading drone logistics company that will tap into your existing knowledge while making meaningful contributions to the growth of the company. You will lead and manage the indirect tax area including but not limited to sales/use tax, property taxes, excise tax, etc. The Indirect Tax Manager will report to the Head of Tax.

What You'll Do

Provide tax consultation to various business units and functions
Research and resolve indirect tax issues with vendors and customers
Prepare and file all indirect tax returns
Prepare audit ready workpapers
Prepare monthly tax account reconciliation
Prepare tax technical research memo to support our tax position
Manage and maintain the Avalara tax engine and reporting system
Manage and maintain the indirect tax calendar to ensure timely filing of all tax returns and payments
Lead and manage all indirect tax audits
Lead all systems related effort that impacts the indirect tax area
Collaborate with Head of Tax to develop and implement tax planning ideas
Collaborate with the Accounting and Finance teams to address all indirect tax related matters
Develop and lead internal indirect tax training sessions
Provide tax development and updates to the Head of Tax and other business functions
Register and maintain sales/use tax permits as new locations are added
Work on ad hoc indirect tax projects as necessary
Liaise and manage relationship with outside tax advisors
Continue to enhance and improve internal control in the indirect tax area

What You'll Bring

At least 7 years of indirect tax experience working with a multinational company with operations in multiple states and/or similar experience from an international public accounting firm
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Graduate degree or professional certification is a plus
Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while being flexible as priority changes
Experience with Avalara and NetSuite is highly preferred
Experience with marketplace facilitator tax laws is a plus
Proficient with other software such