Wattpad

[WEBTOON] Head of US Tax

Wattpad$180K — $240K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA, JD, or advanced tax degree (e.g., MST) preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive tax experience 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 working with cross-functional teams.
  • M&A tax experience, including due diligence and deal structuring.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee global income tax provision process under ASC 740, coordinating 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 across WEBTOON's global operations.
  • Develop and maintain transfer pricing policies and documentation.
  • Provide tax planning and structuring support for new business initiatives.
  • Advise on tax due diligence and structuring for M&A transactions.
  • Manage indirect tax obligations and monitor tax law developments across jurisdictions.

Benefits

  • Career development through mentorship and learning opportunities.
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including vision and dental.
  • Generous PTO and Parental Leave Top-up.
  • 401K contributions to support retirement savings.
  • Commuter benefits to ease travel costs.
  • Exclusive discounts for Global WEBTOON and LINE FRIENDS merchandise.
  • Winter break shutdown for added time off.
Full Job Description
WEBTOON seeks an experienced tax leader to oversee global tax reporting, compliance, planning, and strategy. This role will manage ASC 740 tax provision and reporting, tax compliance, international tax matters, transfer pricing / cross-border taxation, and tax planning for new business initiatives, while partnering closely with accounting, legal, and external advisors. We're looking for International Tax professional to help lead our worldwide tax function. 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 Please note, the above range is listed in USD. 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!

About Wattpad

Wattpad is a social storytelling platform that allows users to share and discover stories across a range of genres, including romance, science fiction, and mystery. The platform has over 80 million monthly users and over 500 million stories. Wattpad's users are primarily young adults and teenagers. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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