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ByteDance

Tax Director - Americas (San Jose)

ByteDance, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement the Americas regional tax strategy, ensuring compliance, optimizing tax positions, and aligning with global objectives.

Oversee all aspects of regional tax operations, including direct and indirect taxes, tax audits, and effective implementation of headquarters’ tax policies and risk controls.

Monitor and assess changes in tax laws and regulations (e.g., DST, VAT/GST), evaluate business impacts, and recommend proactive responses.

Act as a tax business partner, collaborating with cross-functional teams and business units across jurisdictions to provide practical, timely tax advice and support for new business initiatives and ongoing operations.

Support M&A, business restructurings, and market expansions through tax due diligence, structuring, and risk mitigation, while managing relationships with external advisors and tax authorities.

Drive operational excellence by standardizing tax processes, leveraging technology, strengthening internal controls, and leading the regional tax team’s development and cross-functional business partnership.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or above in Taxation, Law, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Over 5 years of progressive tax experience, including at least 5 years leading regional or multi-country teams.

Strong technical knowledge of US tax laws is required, along with familiarity with international tax frameworks (e.g., OECD BEPS initiatives, Pillar Two regulations, Global Minimum Tax).

Proven expertise in managing complex cross-border service transactions, intangible asset tax planning, and digital economy-related tax compliance.

Exceptional soft skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, and effectively across internal and external stakeholders, including business teams, finance, legal, and senior leadership.

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic, and multicultural environment with high levels of ambiguity and change.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing tax operations within technology, or digital service industries.

Working knowledge of Canadian and LATAM tax regimes.

Prior experience in multinational corporations and/or Big Four accounting firms is highly desirable.

Professional tax certifications such as CPA, EA, or equivalent.

Familiarity with tax platform and tools.

Proficiency in Chinese is a plus to support stakeholders in Chinese-speaking markets.

About Us Founded in 2012, ByteDance’s mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of products including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut, and Pico, ByteDance connects people to create and share content worldwide.

Why Join ByteDance We empower people to express themselves, discover, and connect. Our diverse, global teams work with curiosity, humility, and a mission to make an impact in a fast-growing tech company. We value inclusion and strive to create an environment that reflects the communities we reach.

Reasonable Accommodation ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities or other protected reasons. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at the provided contact.

Job Information Compensation: The base salary range for this position is $158,600 - $307,200 annually, with variation based on qualifications and location. Eligible for additional bonuses, incentives, and equity. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, holidays, paid time off, and more. The Company reserves the right to modify benefits at any time.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet

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