СШАSr. Direct Tax Lead
3 нед. назад
СШАLead
tax compliancetax accountingtax reportingasc 740federal taxstate taxinternational tax
Lead direct tax compliance, accounting, reporting, and advisory activities including federal, state, international, and withholding tax matters.
Обязанности
- Job Title: Sr. Direct Tax Lead
- Job Summary: Leads the Company's direct tax compliance, tax accounting, reporting, and advisory activities, including federal, state, international, and withholding tax matters. Serves as the primary direct tax resource for the organization and partners with internal stakeholders and external advisors on strategic tax initiatives, international tax matters, and global reporting requirements.
- FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
- People Manager: No
- Lead and oversee U.S. federal, state, and local income tax compliance, ensuring timely and accurate filings across all jurisdictions.
- Serve as the primary owner of international tax compliance activities and coordinate global filings with external advisors and regional stakeholders.
- Lead the preparation and review of tax provisions and related ASC 740 tax accounting processes.
- Own withholding tax compliance, including Forms 1042, 1042-S, W-8 documentation, and related reporting obligations.
- Support global tax reporting requirements, including Pillar Two compliance, Global Information Return (GIR) filings, tax haven analyses, and other international tax initiatives.
- Monitor developments in global tax policy and assess potential impacts to the Company's international tax profile and reporting obligations.
- Partner with external service providers to ensure timely and accurate tax filings and deliverables globally.
- Act as the primary point of contact for federal, state, and international tax audits, notices, examinations, and controversy matters.
- Research, interpret, and communicate the impact of tax legislation, regulatory changes, and emerging tax developments on the Company.
- Evaluate the tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, legal entity changes, and new business models, and provide practical recommendations.
- Drive tax process improvement, automation, data management, and technology initiatives to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and support scalability.
- Develop and maintain tax policies, procedures, documentation, and internal controls.
- Build and manage relationships with external advisors and service providers to ensure high-quality tax support and compliance.
- Manage tax calendars, maintain supporting documentation, and ensure compliance with internal control requirements.
- Lead special projects and strategic tax initiatives as business needs evolve.
Требования
- Eight (8)+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including significant experience in direct tax compliance, tax accounting, and tax advisory.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field; CPA and/or Master's in Taxation preferred.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax laws and compliance requirements.
- Strong experience with international tax compliance and cross-border tax considerations.
- Strong experience with ASC 740 tax accounting and quarterly and annual tax provision processes.
- Experience managing withholding tax requirements, including Forms 1042, 1042-S, and W-8 documentation.
- Familiarity with Pillar Two, global minimum tax rules, GIR reporting, tax haven analyses, and other international tax developments.
- Experience managing tax audits, controversy matters, and relationships with tax authorities and external advisors.
- Proven ability to independently lead complex tax workstreams and drive projects to completion with limited oversight.
- Demonstrated ability to translate technical tax concepts into practical business recommendations and influence stakeholder decision-making.
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Условия
- Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $104,000.00 - $139,000.00 per year. The full range is $104,000.00 - $188,000.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience uniquely.
Другое
- The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world.
- Learn more online at and.
- Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
- Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
- Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
- Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
- Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
- Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.
- An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.
- Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
- Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
- 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
- Generous paid family leave.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
- US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
- UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
- Fitness reimbursement.
- Commuter benefit.
- LinkedIn learning.
- Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
- Hybrid work environment.
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.
- The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at accommodationrequest_ta@.