Tax Lead - Notion

Who We Are

Notion is the collaborative AI workspace where teams and agents think together. We're building one place where your knowledge, projects, meetings, and AI tools live side by side. Millions of individuals, small teams, and large companies run their work on Notion.

About the Role

We are seeking a Tax Lead to join our global Tax and Treasury team. In this pivotal role, you’ll help Notion navigate a complex global tax environment, create tangible value, and strengthen our tax operations.

Note: This role is based in San Francisco. We work from our offices on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (our Anchor Days) to collaborate in person.

What You'll Achieve

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert, identifying risks and advising leadership on tax implications of special projects.
• Direct all U.S. federal, state, local, GAAP, and SEC tax reporting requirements; prepare and review quarterly and year-end tax provisions.
• Drive operational efficiency by building a modern tax roadmap to automate processes and enhance SOX internal controls.
• Support IPO-readiness work streams, including SEC reporting, audit coordination, and effective tax rate modeling.
• Oversee global tax compliance, including withholding tax, transfer pricing, and multi-jurisdictional reporting.
• Develop audit defense strategies and advise leadership on controversy risk and financial statement implications (e.g., FIN 48).
• Partner with Legal, FP&A, Accounting, and Treasury to implement tax-efficient global structures.
• Mentor a high-performing tax team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and accountability.

Skills You'll Need

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or Master of Taxation preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or at a multinational, high-growth company.
• Hands-on experience with quarterly/annual tax provisions and financial reporting.
• Experience with M&A tax due diligence and supporting tax-related transactions.
• Strong background in SEC reporting, SOX controls, and 10-Q/10-K tax disclosures.
• Proven ability to operate independently and manage complex technical work in a fast-paced environment.
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to use AI as a collaborator in your daily work.