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Director of Corporate Tax – International & Indirect Tax
Our client of many years,
a publicly traded technology company , has engaged us to identify a
Director of Corporate Tax – International & Indirect Tax . This highly visible leadership role will partner directly with the Head of Tax to shape, execute, and enhance the company’s global tax strategy across international direct tax, indirect tax, digital services tax, and transfer pricing.
As a key member of a lean, high-impact tax team, this leader will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, publicly traded tech environment with significant global reach and operational complexity. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the company offers a hybrid work schedule and the opportunity to influence tax strategy at scale within a high-growth international organization.
This opportunity provides a comprehensive and competitive rewards package designed to support employee well-being and long-term growth. Benefits include healthcare coverage starting on day one, generous paid time off, holiday breaks, and quarterly wellness days that promote work–life balance. The company also offers equity opportunities and an employee stock purchase plan, along with family-focused benefits and parental leave. Additional perks include a 401(k) plan with employer match, disability and life insurance, and a variety of in-office amenities such as catered lunches, beverages, snacks, and employee events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities International Direct
Coordinate with the international finance team and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely preparation, review, and filing of all foreign income and indirect tax returns across jurisdictions.
Provide support for all international tax audits, collaborating with Finance, People, and external advisors to gather documentation, respond to inquiries, and manage audit processes across global jurisdictions.
Lead strategic tax planning for international operations and cross-border digital services, including GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, and foreign tax credit computation and utilization.
Partner with Legal, FP&A, Finance, Engineering and Product to assess and structure the company’s global entity footprint, data flows, and intercompany transactions.
Responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining required intercompany agreements to support global transfer pricing policies and ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements.
Model OECD Pillar 2 tax exposure and assist in deploying GloBE reporting software, including data mapping, process integration, and compliance tracking.
Indirect Tax & Marketplace Compliance
Own VAT/GST and U.S. sales tax strategies across jurisdictions where the company operates or has collection obligations, including marketplace facilitator roles.
Ensure proper indirect tax treatment of supply-side and demand-side fees, impression revenue, tech fees, audience data fees and platform service arrangements.
Lead process automation for indirect tax compliance, leveraging internal systems and third-party tax engines.
Digital Services Tax Management
Monitor and manage DST obligations in jurisdictions.
Partner with Financial Systems and Revenue teams to integrate the collection of digital services taxes and fees into billing and platform infrastructure as required.
Coordinate local DST filings and payments, using internal reporting and external compliance providers.
Serve as the tax lead on review and negotiation of all types of global commercial contracts.
Support legal in drafting and standardizing tax language for vendor and customer agreements.
Collaborate on business expansion in APAC, EMEA, and LATAM by assessing tax and regulatory implications tied to new entity setups and local operations.
Tax Reporting, Compliance & Transfer Pricing
Lead external audit support and financial statement disclosures for global direct and indirect tax positions (ASC 740).
Manage external providers for foreign country filings, DST returns, and local statutory requirements.
Assist in ensuring compliance with global transfer pricing policies and documentation standards, while developing and integrating systems to streamline Country-by-Country reporting obligations.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Base Erosion and Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) and collaborate with Tax and Finance teams to support the integration of BEAT reporting into quarterly and annual tax compliance processes.
Qualifications
Experience in tech or SaaS is a plus.
Strong systems acumen—comfortable working with ERP, tax engine integrations, international and domestic reporting tools.
Comfortable with ambiguity and changing global tax frameworks; thrives in high-growth environments.
10+ years of experience in corporate tax, with significant focus on international and indirect taxes.
Deep working knowledge of U.S. international tax rules and OECD global tax reform measures.
Hands-on experience supporting contract negotiations and interpreting complex agreements.
CPA, JD/LL.M. or Master’s in Tax preferred.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Consumer Services and Technology, Information and Media
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a publicly traded technology company , has engaged us to identify a
Director of Corporate Tax – International & Indirect Tax . This highly visible leadership role will partner directly with the Head of Tax to shape, execute, and enhance the company’s global tax strategy across international direct tax, indirect tax, digital services tax, and transfer pricing.
As a key member of a lean, high-impact tax team, this leader will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, publicly traded tech environment with significant global reach and operational complexity. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the company offers a hybrid work schedule and the opportunity to influence tax strategy at scale within a high-growth international organization.
This opportunity provides a comprehensive and competitive rewards package designed to support employee well-being and long-term growth. Benefits include healthcare coverage starting on day one, generous paid time off, holiday breaks, and quarterly wellness days that promote work–life balance. The company also offers equity opportunities and an employee stock purchase plan, along with family-focused benefits and parental leave. Additional perks include a 401(k) plan with employer match, disability and life insurance, and a variety of in-office amenities such as catered lunches, beverages, snacks, and employee events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities International Direct
Coordinate with the international finance team and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely preparation, review, and filing of all foreign income and indirect tax returns across jurisdictions.
Provide support for all international tax audits, collaborating with Finance, People, and external advisors to gather documentation, respond to inquiries, and manage audit processes across global jurisdictions.
Lead strategic tax planning for international operations and cross-border digital services, including GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, and foreign tax credit computation and utilization.
Partner with Legal, FP&A, Finance, Engineering and Product to assess and structure the company’s global entity footprint, data flows, and intercompany transactions.
Responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining required intercompany agreements to support global transfer pricing policies and ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements.
Model OECD Pillar 2 tax exposure and assist in deploying GloBE reporting software, including data mapping, process integration, and compliance tracking.
Indirect Tax & Marketplace Compliance
Own VAT/GST and U.S. sales tax strategies across jurisdictions where the company operates or has collection obligations, including marketplace facilitator roles.
Ensure proper indirect tax treatment of supply-side and demand-side fees, impression revenue, tech fees, audience data fees and platform service arrangements.
Lead process automation for indirect tax compliance, leveraging internal systems and third-party tax engines.
Digital Services Tax Management
Monitor and manage DST obligations in jurisdictions.
Partner with Financial Systems and Revenue teams to integrate the collection of digital services taxes and fees into billing and platform infrastructure as required.
Coordinate local DST filings and payments, using internal reporting and external compliance providers.
Serve as the tax lead on review and negotiation of all types of global commercial contracts.
Support legal in drafting and standardizing tax language for vendor and customer agreements.
Collaborate on business expansion in APAC, EMEA, and LATAM by assessing tax and regulatory implications tied to new entity setups and local operations.
Tax Reporting, Compliance & Transfer Pricing
Lead external audit support and financial statement disclosures for global direct and indirect tax positions (ASC 740).
Manage external providers for foreign country filings, DST returns, and local statutory requirements.
Assist in ensuring compliance with global transfer pricing policies and documentation standards, while developing and integrating systems to streamline Country-by-Country reporting obligations.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Base Erosion and Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) and collaborate with Tax and Finance teams to support the integration of BEAT reporting into quarterly and annual tax compliance processes.
Qualifications
Experience in tech or SaaS is a plus.
Strong systems acumen—comfortable working with ERP, tax engine integrations, international and domestic reporting tools.
Comfortable with ambiguity and changing global tax frameworks; thrives in high-growth environments.
10+ years of experience in corporate tax, with significant focus on international and indirect taxes.
Deep working knowledge of U.S. international tax rules and OECD global tax reform measures.
Hands-on experience supporting contract negotiations and interpreting complex agreements.
CPA, JD/LL.M. or Master’s in Tax preferred.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Consumer Services and Technology, Information and Media
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