We are looking for a Senior Manager / Director, Direct Tax & Transfer PricingTarget total compensation ranges from $170,000 - $228,000, including a fixed annual salary of $153,000 - $188,000, an employee equity plan grant, and world-class benefits.
Equity grants are issued in good faith, subject to company policies, board approval, and individual eligibility.
About the Role:As the Direct Tax Lead at Rokt, you will be a senior leader within our growing Tax team, partnering with Finance, Legal, and the business to manage all aspects of our global income tax footprint. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role within a technology-forward environment where automation and AI tools are actively embedded into how we work. You will lead and advise on complex domestic and international tax matters, manage external advisors, and drive the build-out of scalable processes as the business continues to expand. This is an exciting role with a tremendous opportunity to grow your tax and tech skills. You don't need to be an expert in every area, you do need to have intellectual curiosity and enjoy tech led problem solving and process design.
Responsibilities:- Leverage technology to lead all aspects of direct tax matters for Rokt, partnering with the Head of Tax and external advisors.
- Lead and manage the preparation and review of Rokt's U.S. federal and state income tax provision (ASC 740), ensuring accuracy and completeness on a quarterly and annual basis.
- Oversee federal, state and international income tax compliance, coordinating with external advisors and internal stakeholders to meet all filing obligations.
- Partner closely with the Head of Tax and external advisors to serve as a subject-matter expert on transfer pricing, maintaining documentation, policies, and intercompany agreements in alignment with IRS regulations ,OECD guidelines and local country requirements.
- Manage international tax matters, including Subpart F, NCTI, BEAT, FDEEI, and other U.S. international tax implications relevant to Rokt's global operations.
- Oversee U.S. withholding tax obligations (Forms 1042/1042-S) and foreign withholding exposure, partnering with Treasury and Legal.
- Provide proactive audit support for federal, state, and international tax authority examinations, managing information requests and coordinating responses.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions, including tax due diligence, structuring analysis, purchase price allocations, and post-acquisition integration.
- Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to identify and implement tax-efficient structures and process improvements leveraging technology and AI tools.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments to assess impact on Rokt's tax position and proactively advise leadership.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, FP&A, and corporate development on ad hoc tax planning and special projects.
RequirementsAbout You:- 8+ years of income tax experience in a Big 4 public accounting firm and/or in-house corporate tax function.
- Strong technical proficiency in U.S. federal and state income tax provision (ASC 740) and compliance.
- Solid understanding of transfer pricing principles and international tax concepts (Subpart F, GILTI, BEAT, FDII, tax treaties).
- Exposure to tax due diligence and M&A structuring is a strong plus.
- Proficiency with tax technology platforms and a strong interest in AI-driven tools and automation.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders.
BenefitsAbout the Benefits:
We leverage best-in-class technology and market-leading innovation in AI and ML, with all of that being underlined by building and maintaining a fantastic and inclusive culture where people can be their authentic selves, and offering a great list of perks and benefits to go with it:
- Become a shareholder. Every Rokt'star gets equity in the company
- Enjoy catered lunch every day and healthy snacks in the office. Plus join the gym on us!
- Access generous retirement plans like a 4% dollar-for-dollar 401K matching plan and get fully funded premium health insurance!
- Dog-friendly office
- Extra leave (bonus annual leave, sabbatical leave etc.)
- Work with the greatest talent in town
- See the world! We have offices in New York, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo and London
We believe we're better together. We love spending time together and are in the office most days (teams are in the office minimum 4 days per week).
