Role Description

The VAT Senior Tax Analyst is a hands-on individual contributor who will play a critical role in supporting Dropbox’s global VAT compliance, advisory needs, and cross-functional tax projects. In this role, you’ll go beyond filings and reconciliations—partnering closely with Finance, Accounting, and Systems teams to strengthen VAT processes, improve data flows, and help scale a fast-growing, global business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a VAT professional who enjoys combining technical tax expertise with systems thinking, problem-solving, and continuous process improvement. You’ll have real ownership, visibility, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on how VAT is managed across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support global VAT compliance, including data preparation, review support as needed.
• Assist with VAT-related projects, including new business initiatives, system implementations, process improvements, and jurisdictional expansions.
• Stay abreast of changes in VAT/GST laws and regulations globally, assess their impact on the company, and recommend necessary actions
• Respond to VAT technical questions from internal stakeholders, partnering with teams and external advisors as needed.
• Support VAT reconciliations, variance analysis, and data validations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support VAT audits and inquiries, including data gathering and issue tracking.
• Work closely with Finance, Accounting, and Systems teams to ensure VAT logic, tax determination, and reporting are correctly reflected in systems.
• Help identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and enhanced controls within VAT compliance and reporting workflows.
• Maintain documentation for VAT processes, controls, and system logic.

Requirements

• At least 5+ years of relevant experience
• Hands-on VAT/GST experience with progressively increasing scope and accountability, gained in public accounting (Big Four or similar) and/or an in-house tax function.
• Experience designing, implementing, or maintaining indirect tax policies, controls, compliance, and system processes in a multi-entity or scaled environment.
• Strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to interpret VAT legislation, apply technical guidance to business scenarios, and document conclusions.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (e.g., data analysis, reconciliations, pivots, formulas) and a proven ability to manage projects independently from planning through execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of translating complex VAT concepts into clear, concise guidance for non-tax stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience using and implementing indirect tax technology or systems projects (e.g., VAT engines, compliance/reporting tools, or tax-related system implementations, systems enhancement projects) as part of day-to-day VAT operations.
• Experience supporting process transformations or system implementations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong tax accounting background
• Strong excel skills
• Exposure to SaaS, technology, or digital services business models.
• Experience working with global VAT advisors and service providers.
• Advanced degree (MBA, JD, MST, Ph.D.) preferred

Compensation

Company Description

Dropbox isn’t just a workplace—it’s a living lab for more enlightened ways of working. We're a global community of bold visionaries and resourceful doers who are shaping the future of Dropbox—and with it the future of work. Our Virtual First model combines the autonomy of a distributed workplace with the power of human connection, making space for both meaningful work and meaningful relationships. With our start-up mindset and enterprise-level opportunities, you can be who you are and grow into who you’re meant to be. Here, you can own your impact to make work more intuitive, joyful, and human—for you as a Dropboxer and for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. If you're ready to push boundaries—and yourself— Dropbox is ready for you.

Team Description

The Dropbox Finance Team creates the financial infrastructure that powers our growth and scales our business. We combine analytical precision with bold thinking to build sustainable value for our company and stakeholders. More than traditional accountants, auditors, and finance managers, we're strategic partners who craft the financial architecture that enables innovation. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, we continuously look for ways to drive business impact while maintaining trust, accuracy, and rigor in everything we do. If you're ready to own your impact on Dropbox’s financial future, join our Finance team. Accounting, Sales Finance, Procurement, Audit, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, and Revenue Operations.

Dropbox is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work. A big part of that effort is our support for members and allies of internal groups like Asians at Dropbox, BlackDropboxers, enABLE, TODOS (Latinx), Pridebox (LGBTQ), Vets at Dropbox, and Women at Dropbox.