Employee Compensation and Benefits Tax Lead
Skills & Technologies
Job Description
Who we are
About Stripe
Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.
About the team
Our tax team works with Stripes across the company to develop an efficient tax structure, as our international business scales and expands into new markets. We are looking for a well-rounded and seasoned tax professional to help us lead this effort.
What you’ll do
Reporting into the Tax Counsel function, the Employee Compensation and Benefits Tax Lead will serve as a deep subject matter expert on the tax and regulatory complexities of employee benefits, executive compensation, and global equity programs. This role will play a critical role in structuring tax-efficient compensation arrangements and ensuring rigorous compliance across domestic and international jurisdictions.
Responsibilities
Advise on all aspects of employee benefits and compensation tax issues that arise both in the context of transactional matters as well as day-to-day operations
Serve as a trusted in-house advisor to Tax, Finance, Legal, Equity and People partners on U.S. and cross-border tax matters related to equity and cash incentive compensation plans, including Section 409A, restricted stock units, stock options, and deferred compensation programs
Provide tax advisory support on corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings - evaluate and manage the impacts on compensation and equity programs and employee taxation
Perform analysis to develop and document tax positions re
Company & Role Analysis
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£45,000 – £60,000 (Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, 2025)
Working at Stripe
Stripe's culture is characterized by high standards, urgency, and a fast-paced environment, with a strong emphasis on user focus and meticulous craft. The company fosters deep, multifunctional collaboration and a writing-first approach to knowledge sharing. While employees generally appreciate the leadership and team quality, some reviews indicate challenges related to work-life balance due to the demanding nature of the work.
Perks
Salary range: £84,400 – £126,600 (Stripe Official Job Posting, May 2026)