Description
WEBTOON Entertainment is seeking an experienced tax leader to oversee global tax reporting, compliance, planning, and strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the global income tax provision process under ASC 740, including quarterly and annual reporting, in coordination with the global tax team.
- Manage US and Canada tax compliance, including federal, state, provincial, and local filings.
- Lead US - international tax planning and compliance (e.g., GILTI, BEAT, FTC) across WEBTOON's global operations.
- Develop and maintain transfer pricing policies and documentation.
- Provide tax planning and structuring support for new business initiatives, products, and markets.
- Advise on tax due diligence, structuring, and integration for M&A transactions.
- Manage indirect tax obligations (sales & use taxes, withholding taxes) and monitor tax law developments across jurisdictions, assessing business impact.
- Maintain SOX compliance and documentation for tax processes and controls.
- Oversee global mobility tax matters, including cross-border employee assignments.
- Engage and manage external tax advisors, auditors, and consultants.
- Partner closely with accounting and legal teams to ensure alignment on tax positions and risk management.
- Support tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
- Lead responses to US tax audits (IRS and state) and inquiries from tax authorities.
Qualifications
- CPA, JD, or advanced tax degree (e.g., MST – Master of Science in Taxation) preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including in-house and/or public accounting.
- Deep expertise in ASC 740, US and Canada tax compliance, international tax, and transfer pricing.
- Proven track record advising on tax implications of new business initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of withholding tax rules and cross-border transactions.
- Experience managing external advisors and cross-functional collaboration with accounting and legal teams.
- Strong tax research skills, with the ability to analyze complex tax law and translate it into practical guidance.
- M&A tax experience, including due diligence and deal structuring.
- Comfortable working across multiple time zones with global teams and stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Bilingual in Korean and English preferred
Salary Range and Description
$180,000 - $240,000 / annually
Additional Information
What we offer (For Full-Time Only):
- Career development; we believe in mentorship and investing in your learning, supporting you to achieve your goals
- Health benefits, including vision and dental!
- Generous PTO and Parental Leave Top-up
- 401K Contributions
- Commuter Benefits
- Global WEBTOON and LINE FRIENDS discount program
- Winter break shutdown and a whole lot more!