Sonos

International Tax Solutions Engineer

Sonos$114K — $142K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • 6+ years of experience in international tax, transfer pricing, or tax technology roles, preferably in a multinational context.
  • Strong technical knowledge of international tax concepts like GILTI, Subpart F, and BEAT.
  • Hands-on experience with AI tools and tax technology platforms, such as SAP, SQL, or Power BI.
  • Ability to translate complex tax requirements into actionable tech solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design AI-assisted workflows for international tax compliance and transfer pricing.
  • Redesign manual tax processes using technology for increased efficiency.
  • Extract and analyze tax-relevant data from systems like SAP.
  • Develop scalable workpapers and dashboards for tax workflows.
  • Ensure AI solutions adhere to compliance and quality standards.
  • Support automation of international tax provision processes through technology solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize tax processes.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance from day one.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting.
  • Open Time Off policy for flexible vacation management.
  • 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually.
  • Generous paid leave program for new parents and family care needs.
Full Job Description
This role is a hybrid position

Some roles require an office while others may be done remotely. This position is considered hybrid, allowing for a combination of remote work and in-office collaboration. Qualified applicants must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Sonos Boston office and are expected to work onsite a minimum of three days per week to enable effective cross-functional partnership, collaboration, and business engagement.

Sonos is looking for an International Tax Solutions Engineer who combines deep international tax expertise with a strong focus on AI, automation, and scalable process design. This role supports the global tax function across international tax compliance, transfer pricing, and ASC 740 activities while helping modernize tax operations through technology-enabled solutions.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge in international tax and transfer pricing, along with hands-on experience leveraging AI tools, workflow automation, and tax technology platforms to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across the tax function.

What You'll Do

AI, AUTOMATION, TAX TECHNOLOGY & DATA SOLUTIONS
  • Design and implement AI-assisted and automated workflows for international tax compliance, transfer pricing, tax provision, and tax research.
  • Identify manual or repetitive tax processes and redesign them using AI tools, workflow automation, tax technology platforms, and structured data solutions.
  • Build and improve tax data workflows that extract, transform, reconcile, and analyze tax-relevant information from SAP and other source systems.
  • Create scalable workpapers, dashboards, data validation checks, exception reporting, and automation routines to improve efficiency, consistency, and review quality.
  • Develop reusable AI prompts, workflow templates, and review mechanisms tailored to international tax and transfer pricing use cases.
  • Partner with Finance Technology, IT, Accounting, and other stakeholders to ensure tax automation solutions are reliable, auditable, controlled, and scalable.
  • Evaluate emerging AI and tax technology tools and recommend practical applications for Sonos' global tax function.
  • Ensure AI-enabled solutions are used responsibly, with appropriate review, documentation, controls, and professional judgment.


INTERNATIONAL TAX SOLUTIONS
  • Apply international tax knowledge to design automation and AI-enabled solutions in areas such as GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, foreign tax credits, BEAT, Pillar 2, OECD BEPS developments, and permanent establishment considerations.
  • Use AI tools to accelerate tax research, issue identification, data analysis, and scenario modeling.
  • Validate AI-generated research, analysis, and outputs before they are used in compliance, planning, provision, or reporting processes.
  • Support development of tools and processes that improve visibility into international tax risks, obligations, and opportunities.


TRANSFER PRICING & INTERCOMPANY PROCESSES
  • Build and improve automated processes supporting transfer pricing calculations, intercompany charges, documentation, benchmarking, Country-by-Country Reporting, and related data analysis.
  • Develop validation checks and review mechanisms to identify data inconsistencies, policy drift, and changes in operational flows that may impact transfer pricing outcomes.
  • Partner with external advisors and internal stakeholders to improve the quality, speed, and consistency of transfer pricing deliverables.
  • Support technology-enabled improvements to intercompany agreement tracking, transaction monitoring, and transfer pricing documentation workflows.


TAX PROVISION & REPORTING
  • Support automation of ASC 740 international tax provision processes, including ETR analysis, deferred tax support, uncertain tax positions, return-to-provision adjustments, and audit support.
  • Develop repeatable workflows and validation checks that improve provision accuracy, reduce manual effort, and strengthen audit readiness.
  • Assist with automation and consistency checks for tax reporting, disclosure support, and provision-related documentation.


CROSS-FUNCTIONAL PARTNERSHIP
  • Serve as a practical technology builder within the tax function, helping identify where AI, automation, and tax technology can create the most value.
  • Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, Supply Chain, IT, and external advisors on tax data, process, and system improvements.
  • Support cross-border business initiatives by helping convert tax requirements into scalable tools, workflows, and reporting solutions.
  • Promote a culture of responsible innovation within the tax function, balancing speed and automation with accuracy, controls, and sound professional judgment.


What You'll Need

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field required. Master's degree in Taxation or equivalent professional credential preferred.

6+ years of progressive experience in international tax, transfer pricing, tax provision, tax technology, automation, data analytics, or a combination of these areas. Experience within a multinational company, public accounting firm, tax technology environment, or finance transformation role preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess expertise/knowledge sufficient to adequately perform the duties of the job being offered. Expertise/knowledge may be gained through employment experience or education. Required expertise/knowledge includes:
  • Demonstrated experience using AI tools, automation tools, data analytics, or tax technology platforms to improve professional workflows.
  • Strong builder mindset with the ability to identify manual tax processes and develop scalable, controlled, and repeatable solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Alteryx, Power Automate, Power Query, SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or similar automation and analytics platforms.
  • Experience working with ERP and financial systems, preferably SAP, in a tax, accounting, finance, or data environment.
  • Ability to translate tax technical requirements into process, data, workflow, and system design requirements.
  • Strong understanding of international tax concepts, including GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, BEAT, foreign tax credits, OECD BEPS, Pillar 2, and transfer pricing principles.
  • Experience supporting or improving transfer pricing processes, including intercompany calculations, documentation, benchmarking, CbCR, or related data analysis.
  • Familiarity with ASC 740 tax provision processes and related international tax inputs.
  • Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated research, analysis, and outputs using professional judgment and tax technical knowledge.
  • Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally across Tax, Accounting, Finance Technology, IT, Legal, Treasury, and external advisors.
  • Practical curiosity about emerging AI and automation capabilities, with the judgment to apply them responsibly in a controlled finance environment.


Research shows that some candidates may not apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. If you don't have 100% of the skills listed, we strongly encourage you to apply if interested.

Visa Sponsorship: Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time. We ask that applicants be authorized to work for any US employer, both now and in the future.

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Your profile will be reviewed and you'll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience.

Your profile will be reviewed and you'll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience.

The base pay range for this role based off geographic location is:

$114,000 and $142,800

The specific pay offered will depend on the candidate's geographic location, as well as qualifications and experience. We apply geographic pay differentials based on the cost of labor in the market. Employees in high-cost locations may be compensated at the upper end of the range, while those in medium or low cost markets may be compensated at the lower end of the range. Your recruiter can provide more details about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

Please note that compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health, wealth, and overall well-being of our employees. Regular full time employees in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • A 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting
  • An Open Time Off policy (OTO) so you have maximum opportunity to disconnect and recharge, with no tenure-based vacation accruals required
  • 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually
  • Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Sonos offers a generous paid leave program for new parents or to care for a family member with a serious health condition, as well as short- and long-term disability for your own medical condition
  • Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary benefits, including Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Pet Insurance
  • Mental health benefits to support your holistic well-being
  • A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!


Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

About Sonos

Sonos is a consumer electronics company that designs and manufactures wireless speakers and home audio systems. The company's products are known for their high-quality sound and ease of use, and can be controlled through a mobile app or voice commands. Sonos also partners with other companies to integrate its technology into third-party products like smart TVs and home automation systems. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California.
Learn more about Sonos
Size
1,525 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$41.4 million
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+12%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
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