ByteDance · 23 hours ago
Tax Director - Americas (San Jose)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$159K/yr - $307K/yr
5+ years expByteDance is a rapidly growing tech company focused on inspiring creativity and enriching life through its innovative products. The Tax Director for the Americas will oversee tax compliance, risk management, and planning for the region while collaborating with various teams to ensure tax efficiency and compliance.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement the Americas regional tax strategy, ensuring compliance, optimizing tax positions, and aligning with global objectives
Oversee all aspects of regional tax operations, including direct and indirect taxes, tax audits, and effective implementation of headquarters’ tax policies and risk controls
Monitor and assess changes in tax laws and regulations (e.g., DST, VAT/GST), evaluate business impacts, and recommend proactive responses
Act as a tax business partner, collaborating with cross-functional teams and business units across jurisdictions to provide practical, timely tax advice and support for new business initiatives and ongoing operations
Support M&A, business restructurings, and market expansions through tax due diligence, structuring, and risk mitigation, while managing relationships with external advisors and tax authorities
Drive operational excellence by standardizing tax processes, leveraging technology, strengthening internal controls, and leading the regional tax team’s development and cross-functional business partnership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or above in Taxation, Law, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Over 5 years of progressive tax experience, including at least 5 years leading regional or multi-country teams
Strong technical knowledge of US tax laws is required, along with familiarity with international tax frameworks (e.g., OECD BEPS initiatives, Pillar Two regulations, Global Minimum Tax)
Proven expertise in managing complex cross-border service transactions, intangible asset tax planning, and digital economy-related tax compliance
Exceptional soft skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, and effectively across all internal and external stakeholders, including business teams, finance, legal, and senior leadership
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic, and multicultural environment with high levels of ambiguity and change
Preferred
Experience managing tax operations within technology, or digital service industries
Working knowledge of Canadian and LATAM tax regimes
Prior experience in multinational corporations and/or Big Four accounting firms is highly desirable
Professional tax certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Enrolled Agent (EA), or equivalent
Familiarity with tax platform and tools
Proficiency in Chinese is a plus to support stakeholders that are mainly based in Chinese-speaking markets
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
A 401(k) savings plan with company match
Paid parental leave
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
Wellbeing benefits
10 paid holidays per year
10 paid sick days per year
17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)
Company
ByteDance
ByteDance is a technology company that develops content creation platforms and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$9.8BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
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