The Pokémon Company International

Sr. Direct Tax Lead

The Pokémon Company International • $104K — $188K *
Bellevue, WA 98006In-Person
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 8+ years of corporate tax experience focusing on direct tax compliance and advisory.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field; CPA/Master's in Taxation preferred.
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax laws and compliance requirements.
  • Strong expertise in international tax compliance and cross-border considerations.
  • Proven experience with ASC 740 tax accounting and provision processes.
  • Knowledge of withholding tax requirements, including Forms 1042 and related documentation.
  • Familiar with international tax developments like Pillar Two and GIR reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead U.S. federal, state, and local income tax compliance and ensure accurate filings.
  • Manage international tax compliance and coordinate global filings with external advisors.
  • Prepare and review tax provisions and oversee ASC 740 tax accounting processes.
  • Oversee withholding tax compliance and related reporting obligations.
  • Support global tax reporting requirements, including Pillar Two compliance and tax haven analyses.
  • Monitor global tax policy developments and their potential impacts on the company.
  • Act as the primary contact for federal, state, and international tax audits and controversy matters.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums.
  • Generous paid family leave.
  • Employer-paid life insurance and income protection insurance.
  • 401k employer matching for U.S. employees.
  • Fitness reimbursement and commuter benefits.
  • LinkedIn learning opportunities.
  • Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
Full Job Description
Get to know the role
  • 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


What you'll do
  • 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.


What you'll bring
  • 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.


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.

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How you'll be successful
  • 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.


What to expect
  • 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.

About The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company is a Japanese company responsible for brand management, production, publishing, marketing, and licensing of the Pokémon franchise, which consists of video game software, a trading card game, anime television series, films, manga, home entertainment products, merchandise, and other ventures. It was established through a joint investment by the three companies holding the copyright of Pokémon: Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures. It began operating in 1998 and adopted the moniker Pokémon Ltd. in October 2000. The company is headquartered in the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo. The company has separate subsidiaries that handle operations in different parts of the world, with the Pokémon Company International supporting the territories outside Asia and being responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website on the territories outside Asia. The Pokémon Company also handles publishing of all Pokémon video games since 2001 alongside Nintendo. The Pokémon Company is mostly responsible for marketing and funding, while Nintendo handles distribution of the titles in Japan and outside it. Both companies work together in localization, production, QA, and other aspects. The company is solely responsible for publishing and licensing mobile Pokémon titles, unlike console titles where it has help from Nintendo.
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