Whatnot · 23 hours ago
Director of Tax Operations
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $285K/yr
12+ years expWhatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe, redefining e-commerce through community and entertainment. They are seeking a Director of Tax Operations to lead global direct taxes, manage compliance processes, and collaborate with internal partners to optimize tax strategies and minimize risks.
CollectiblesE-CommerceInformation TechnologyMarketplaceTrading Platform
Responsibilities
Own the preparation and review of the quarterly and annual tax provision in compliance with ASC 740, FIN 18, IFRS and other related standards
Manage all aspects of global income tax reporting, including deferred tax assets/liabilities, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, and effective tax rate calculations
Own all tax-related accounts on the financial statements, including accurate accounting and reconciliation of global indirect taxes
Support documentation and tax research for income tax strategies, policies and positions
Oversee forecast modeling with respect to future effective tax rates and cash taxes in collaboration with FP&A
Oversee the preparation and filing of federal and state tax income tax returns
Ensure timely and accurate return-to-provision reconciliation adjustments
Drive R&D tax credit studies, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and collaborate with relevant teams to optimize credit opportunities
Lead tax aspects of M&A, and other strategic transactions, including tax due diligence, structuring analysis, integration planning, and post-transaction compliance
Own global transfer pricing strategy and compliance, including intercompany agreements, calculations, documentation (inc. country-by-country reporting (CbCR), master file, and local file obligations), economic analyses, and support for audits and inquiries
Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory changes, assessing their impact on the organization's tax positions and financial statements
Lead process optimization initiatives, including evaluating and implementing tax technology tools for greater efficiency and accuracy
Represent the tax team in discussions with external auditors, advisors, and relevant authorities as needed
Support the business on ad-hoc tax inquiries and various tax analyses and filings
Manage and oversee income tax audits and inquiries, working closely with external advisors and internal stakeholders to address and resolve issues
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressive tax experience, with expertise in ASC 740, SBC, Section 174, R&D tax credits, transfer pricing and tax compliance
Background in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and corporate income tax in a multinational technology company (two sided marketplace a plus)
Strong understanding of global tax compliance and reporting issues
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA and/or MST (Master's in Taxation) strongly preferred
Expert-level knowledge of U.S. GAAP, international tax principles, and related reporting requirements
Proven track record of process improvement, including the use of tax technology to drive efficiencies
Proven success building and working in high-performing teams. You're known for empathetic leadership, honest feedback, and developing talent into trusted partners
Solid track record of cross-functional collaboration across finance, engineering, product, and other teams across time zones
A strong ownership mindset. You're comfortable moving quickly, rolling up your sleeves, and driving results in a rapidly changing environment
Preferred
Background in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and corporate income tax in a multinational technology company (two sided marketplace a plus)
CPA and/or MST (Master's in Taxation) strongly preferred
Benefits
Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
Work From Home Support
Home office setup allowance
Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
Care benefits
Monthly allowance for wellness
Annual allowance towards Childcare
Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally
Monthly allowance to dogfood the app
Parental Leave
16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work
Company
Whatnot
Whatnot is a livestream shopping platform for buying and selling products.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$974.7MKey Investors
CapitalGY Combinator Continuity FundAndreessen Horowitz
2025-10-28Series F· $225M
2025-01-08Series E· $265M
2022-07-21Series D· $260M
Leadership Team
Jeff Chang
Director of Engineering, Head of Growth
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