Compliance / Tax Manager

Data is at the core of modern business, yet many teams struggle with its overwhelming volume and complexity. At Atlan, we’re changing that. As the world’s first active metadata platform, we help organisations transform data chaos into clarity and seamless collaboration.

From Fortune 500 leaders to hyper-growth startups, from automotive innovators redefining mobility to healthcare organisations saving lives, and from Wall Street powerhouses to Silicon Valley trailblazers — we empower ambitious teams across industries to unlock the full potential of their data.

Recognised as leaders by Gartner and Forrester and backed by Insight Partners, Atlan is at the forefront of reimagining how humans and data work together. Joining us means becoming part of a movement to shape a future where data drives extraordinary outcomes.

Atlan operates across India, US, and Singapore — each with evolving tax and regulatory requirements. As we scale globally, the stakes for compliance integrity have never been higher.

This role ensures Atlan’s growth remains compliance-first, audit-ready, and tax-optimized. Beyond filings, we want compliance to be a competitive advantage: embedding pragmatic controls that don’t slow innovation, while earning trust with regulators, investors, and employees

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate completion of all direct/indirect tax filings, corporate secretarial filings, and statutory audits across India, US, and Singapore.
  

• Tax Leadership:
  

  • Direct taxes (CIT, TDS, advance tax, US federal/state)

  • Indirect taxes (GST in India/Singapore, US sales/use tax)

  • Transfer pricing (documentation, advisory, audit support)
    

• Audit & Governance: Partner with Big4s, legal firms, and other advisors to ensure smooth statutory audits and legal confirmations.
  

• Controls & Automation: Build scalable, automated compliance workflows (e.g., dashboards, trackers, reconciliation bots) to reduce manual work.
  

• Stakeholder Influence: Work closely with Finance, Legal, PeopleOps, Product, and Engineering to embed compliance into daily operations.
  

• Risk Management: Identify gaps, mitigate risks, and maintain zero-penalty operations. Proactively handle audits and disputes.

90 days

• Zero lapses across ongoing filings and audits.

• Map all compliance workflows across jurisdictions.

• Build strong relationships with advisors, regulators, and internal stakeholders.

• Conduct a diagnostic check and identify compliance and tax gaps across all geographies Atlan is present

180 days

• Achieve 100% statutory deadline adherence.

• Implement at least one automation (e.g., GST dashboard, compliance tracker).

• Reduce reliance on external consultants by taking key compliance tasks in-house.

• Own statutory audits with Big 4s as auditors

• Conduct 1 AI native experiment in your functional org of compliance and tax
  

12 months

• Zero non-compliance cases; smooth statutory audits.

• Deliver measurable cost savings through in-house compliance management.

• Build Atlan’s compliance as a “trust signal” for customers, investors, and employees.

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or Company Secretary (CS) qualification (mandatory).

• 7–10 years of progressive compliance/tax experience — preferably in fast-growing SaaS / IT / tech companies.

• Exposure to consulting or advisory (Big 4, boutique firms, or high-intensity regulatory environments).

• Deep knowledge of Indian direct & indirect taxes and working knowledge of US/Singapore corporate taxes & secretarial laws.
  Strong process mindset — experience in setting up compliance frameworks, trackers, or automation.

• Skilled at balancing compliance with business speed. You know when to hold the line, and when to adapt.
  Trusted partner — proven ability to build consensus across leadership, boards, and regulators.

Why Atlan for You?

At Atlan, we believe the future belongs to the humans of data. From curing diseases to advancing space exploration, data teams are powering humanity's greatest achievements. Yet, working with data can be chaotic—our mission is to transform that experience. We're reimagining how data teams collaborate by building the home they deserve, enabling them to create winning data cultures and drive meaningful progress.

Joining Atlan means:

1. Ownership from Day One: Whether you're an intern or a full-time teammate, you’ll own impactful projects, chart your growth, and collaborate with some of the best minds in the industry.

2. Limitless Opportunities: At Atlan, your growth has no boundaries. If you’re ready to take initiative, the sky’s the limit.

3. A Global Data Community: We’re deeply embedded in the modern data stack, contributing to open-source projects, sponsoring meet-ups, and empowering team members to grow through conferences and learning opportunities.

As a fast-growing, fully remote company trusted by global leaders like Cisco, Nasdaq, and HubSpot, we’re creating a category-defining platform for data and AI governance. Backed by top investors, we’ve achieved 7X revenue growth in two years and are building a talented team spanning 15+ countries.

If you’re ready to do your life’s best work and help shape the future of data collaboration, join Atlan and become part of a mission to empower the humans of data to achieve more, together.

We are an equal opportunity employer
At Atlan, we’re committed to helping data teams do their lives’ best work. We believe that diversity and authenticity are the cornerstones of innovation, and by embracing varied perspectives and experiences, we can create a workplace where everyone thrives. Atlan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.