ByteDance
Overview
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The Tax Team at ByteDance helps ensure that our company and all our products are tax-compliant throughout different regions and countries. The team provides support to internal requests and collaborates with multiple stakeholders to support product and business launches and new features.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Americas Tax Leader to oversee tax compliance, tax risk management, and tax planning across the Americas region (e.g., U.S., Canada, LATAM, etc.). This role reports to the Global International Head of Tax and collaborates with Finance, Legal, and Business teams to ensure tax efficiency, compliance, and strong business alignment in the region.
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 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 for new business initiatives and ongoing operations.
Support M&A, 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 partnership.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or above in Taxation, Law, Accounting, Finance, or 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; familiarity with international tax frameworks (e.g., OECD BEPS, Pillar Two, Global Minimum Tax).
Proven expertise in managing complex cross-border service transactions, intangible asset tax planning, and digital economy tax compliance.
Exceptional communication skills to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic, and multicultural environment with ambiguity and change.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing tax operations within technology or digital services.
Working knowledge of Canadian and LATAM tax regimes.
Experience in multinational corporations and/or Big Four accounting firms.
Professional tax certifications (CPA, EA, or equivalent).
Familiarity with tax platforms 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 products such as TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut, and Pico, ByteDance connects people to create and enjoy content across diverse platforms.
Why Join ByteDance We strive to inspire creativity and enrich life through innovative products and a global, diverse team. We embrace curiosity, humility, and impact, operating with an "Always Day 1" mindset to achieve meaningful breakthroughs for our people, Company, and users.
Diversity & Inclusion ByteDance is committed to an inclusive workspace where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and strive to reflect the communities we reach.
Reasonable Accommodation ByteDance provides reasonable accommodations in recruitment for candidates with disabilities or other protected needs. If you need assistance, please reach out at the provided contact.
Job Information Compensation includes base salary range and may vary by location and other factors. Base pay is part of the Total Package and may include bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off. The company reserves the right to modify benefits at any time.
EEO statements and local fair chance policies apply where applicable.
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Be among the first 25 applicants (1 day ago)
The Tax Team at ByteDance helps ensure that our company and all our products are tax-compliant throughout different regions and countries. The team provides support to internal requests and collaborates with multiple stakeholders to support product and business launches and new features.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Americas Tax Leader to oversee tax compliance, tax risk management, and tax planning across the Americas region (e.g., U.S., Canada, LATAM, etc.). This role reports to the Global International Head of Tax and collaborates with Finance, Legal, and Business teams to ensure tax efficiency, compliance, and strong business alignment in the region.
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 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 for new business initiatives and ongoing operations.
Support M&A, 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 partnership.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or above in Taxation, Law, Accounting, Finance, or 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; familiarity with international tax frameworks (e.g., OECD BEPS, Pillar Two, Global Minimum Tax).
Proven expertise in managing complex cross-border service transactions, intangible asset tax planning, and digital economy tax compliance.
Exceptional communication skills to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic, and multicultural environment with ambiguity and change.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing tax operations within technology or digital services.
Working knowledge of Canadian and LATAM tax regimes.
Experience in multinational corporations and/or Big Four accounting firms.
Professional tax certifications (CPA, EA, or equivalent).
Familiarity with tax platforms 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 products such as TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut, and Pico, ByteDance connects people to create and enjoy content across diverse platforms.
Why Join ByteDance We strive to inspire creativity and enrich life through innovative products and a global, diverse team. We embrace curiosity, humility, and impact, operating with an "Always Day 1" mindset to achieve meaningful breakthroughs for our people, Company, and users.
Diversity & Inclusion ByteDance is committed to an inclusive workspace where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and strive to reflect the communities we reach.
Reasonable Accommodation ByteDance provides reasonable accommodations in recruitment for candidates with disabilities or other protected needs. If you need assistance, please reach out at the provided contact.
Job Information Compensation includes base salary range and may vary by location and other factors. Base pay is part of the Total Package and may include bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off. The company reserves the right to modify benefits at any time.
EEO statements and local fair chance policies apply where applicable.
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