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[WEBTOON] Head of US Tax

Wattpad· WEBTOON Corporate
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El Segundo, CA$180k - $240kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior tax leadership role overseeing global tax reporting, compliance, planning, and strategy for WEBTOON Entertainment, including ASC 740 provision, US/Canada and international tax, transfer pricing, and cross-border initiatives.

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.

Skills

Required:ASC 740US and Canada tax complianceTransfer pricingTax planningSOX complianceCommunication and leadershipCross-border/tax
Nice to have:M&A tax

Benefits

  • Career development; mentorship and learning opportunities
  • 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 more
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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