Tax Director

pThis job is with Booking.
Com, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. /ppstrongJob Summary /strong /ppWe are seeking an exceptional strongDirector /strongto join our team in Amsterdam. This is a leadership position, reporting to Booking.
Com Head of Tax. /ppThis role leads Booking.
Com's global tax controversy and litigation strategy, with primary responsibility for audits, disputes, tax authority engagement, and defense of the company's direct and indirect tax positions across multiple jurisdictions. /ppThe Director will also manage the team responsible for tax governance and controls, quarter and year-end close for Tax, and strategic oversight of tax compliance activities by the Tax Accounting team. /ppstrongKey Responsibilities /strong /p pstrongGlobal Tax Controversy Leadership: /strong /p ulliLead and direct tax authority information requests, audits, disputes and litigation relating to direct and indirect taxes, including digital services tax, and partner with the Transfer Pricing (TP) team on TP controversy matters. /liliServe as Booking.
Com's primary technical and strategic interface with tax authorities, and lead negotiations on material controversy matters. /liliDirect high-quality technical submissions, legal-tax position papers, presentations and formal responses that clearly articulate and defend Booking.
Com's tax positions. /liliOwn the technical assessment and defense strategy for material controversy matters, including the evaluation of legal merits, technical strengths and weaknesses, evidentiary requirements, settlement options and litigation posture. /liliProvide clear recommendations to senior leadership on disputed positions and resolution strategies for high-risk or precedent-setting matters. /li /ul pstrongTax governance and controls: /strong /p ulliDrive the tax control framework, ensuring tax controls are designed, documented, executed and continuously improved to support compliant, defensible and audit-ready tax positions. /liliDrive standardization, automation and simplification across tax processes, with a focus on improving the quality, consistency and evidentiary strength of tax data and documentation. /liliIncorporate AI-enabled ways of working in a practical and responsible manner, including improving velocity, consistency and scalability without compromising technical quality, audit readiness or risk management. /liliEnsure governance and controls materially enhance controversy readiness, audit support, documentation quality and the defensibility of Booking.
Com's filed and reported tax positions. /li /ul pstrongTax compliance and reporting oversight: /strong /p ulliProvide senior technical oversight on tax positions arising through compliance and reporting processes where those positions may affect audit readiness, dispute defense, litigation risk or broader group tax posture. /liliPartner with the broader Tax team on material matters affecting provisions, uncertain tax positions and supporting documentation, ensuring alignment between filed positions, reporting outcomes and controversy defense strategy. /li /ul pstrongExternal advisor management: /strong /p ulliLead relationships with external counsel and advisors, setting strategic direction, defining expected technical standards and ensuring cost-effective, high-quality delivery. /liliSelect, instruct and lead external advisors on major audits, disputes and litigation, with clear direction on tax technical positions, procedural strategy, evidentiary requirements and target outcomes. /li /ul pstrongTeam leadership and development: /strong /p ulliAttract, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative environment. /liliEvolve the team structure and operating model to support scale, velocity and stronger ownership. /liliPartner effectively with the broader Tax team, Transfer Pricing, Legal, Finance, Public Affairs and business stakeholders to align tax technical positions, controversy strategy and internal and external communications. /li /ul pstrongKnowledge and skills /strong /ppstrongLevel of

Education:
/strongDegree in Law required; br / br / Master's Degree, specialised tax qualification, or equivalent legal/tax training strongly preferred. /p pstrongYears of

experience:
/strong 12+ years /ppstrongLanguage: /strong Native or fluent English speaking and writing skills. /ppstrongRequirements of special knowledge/skills: /strong /pulliSignificant experience leading tax audits, disputes, settlements and litigation in a multinational group, major law firm, Big 4 controversy practice or similarly complex environment. /liliDeep technical experience across direct and indirect tax controversy matters; br / br / familiarity with DST and transfer pricing disputes is strongly preferred. /liliDemonstrated success managing high-value, high-sensitivity matters with tax authorities, external coun