Tax Director of Operations
Company | Rakuten International |
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Location | San Francisco, CA, USA, San Mateo, CA, USA |
Salary | $113157 – $211032 |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | |
Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Have 10+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including both Big 4 public accounting and industry experience
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax regulations and apply them to practical situations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Have direct experience managing income tax provisions and compliance for publicly traded technology companies
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of U.S. federal and state corporate income tax requirements
- Demonstrated leadership experience in developing an internal team while managing outside consultants
- Track record of improving tax department efficiency through process automation
- CPA certification is preferred
- Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and can adapt quickly to evolving needs
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and filing of federal and state income tax returns
- Ensure compliance with evolving tax legislation
- Manage information gathering and reporting processes across multiple business units
- Coordinate responses to tax notices and support tax audits
- Review tax payments and manage compliance calendar to ensure timely filings
- Lead the quarterly and annual income tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740
- Partner with business unit leaders and headquarter to complete internal reporting package
- Provide technical tax accounting guidance to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP requirements
- Document and maintain tax positions and technical accounting memos
- Develop and implement standardized processes for tax compliance and provision workflows
- Drive continuous improvement in tax operations through process optimization and automation
- Maintain strong internal controls and documentation for Japanese Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance
- Collaborate with finance and accounting teams of different business units to ensure accurate and timely data for tax reporting
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA certification is preferred
- Knowledge in US international tax concepts (GILTI, BEAT, etc.) is a plus
- Background implementing tax provision software is a plus