Senior Tax Manager

<div class="content-intro"><h2 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">About Crunchyroll</h2> <p>Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love.</p> <p>Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime!</p></div><h2>About the role</h2> <p>The Senior Global Tax Manager will support Crunchyroll's Global Tax function, with primary responsibility for global indirect tax and meaningful involvement in global direct tax reporting, compliance, and coordination.</p> <p>We are considering candidates in Los Angeles<strong>.  </strong></p> <h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3> <p><strong>Tax Compliance & Reporting</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead and oversee global indirect tax compliance, including VAT/GST, digital services taxes, withholding taxes, and other applicable transaction taxes across multiple jurisdictions.</li> <li>Prepare, review, and oversee indirect tax returns and related filings for Crunchyroll's global operations.</li> <li>Manage non-resident VAT/GST registrations, filing requirements, and ongoing compliance obligations across applicable jurisdictions.</li> <li>Review financial and transactional data to ensure accurate calculation, reporting, and payment of indirect taxes.</li> <li>Coordinate with external tax advisors and service providers to ensure timely and accurate filings.</li> <li>Support global transfer pricing compliance and reporting, including coordination of intercompany transaction data and local documentation requirements.</li> <li>Support the Global Tax team with US and international corporate income tax compliance and reporting activities</li> </ul> <p><strong>Tax Advisory & Business Support</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as a key global indirect tax advisor to the business on new products, streaming services, platform features, commercial arrangements, and international expansion.</li> <li>Analyze indirect tax implications of cross-border licensing, content acquisition, commercial partnerships, and other strategic transactions.</li> <li>Assess VAT/GST registration requirements, taxability, exemptions, and compliance obligations associated with new markets and business activities.</li> <li>Monitor global indirect tax legislation and advise Global Tax and business stakeholders regarding potential impacts.</li> <li>Provide practical recommendations that balance tax compliance, risk management, and business objectives.</li> <li>Support global tax initiatives, including Pillar Two / Global Minimum Tax requirements and other emerging international tax developments.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Tax Technology, Data & Process Transformation</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support the implementation and enhancement of global indirect tax technology, tax engines, ERP functionality, and e-invoicing solutions.</li> <li>Lead special tax data configuration, testing, and validation projects to ensure accurate tax determination, reporting, and compliance across global systems and business processes.</li> <li>Develop scalable global tax processes and controls to support Crunchyroll's expanding international footprint.</li> <li>Lead or support significant global tax transformation and regulatory implementation projects. </li> </ul> <p><strong>Audit & Controversy</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead or coordinate indirect tax audits, tax authority inquiries, notices, and information requests across applicable jurisdictions.</li> <li>Manage relationships with local tax authorities and external advisors, as appropriate.</li> <li>Review audit positions, technical analyses, and supporting documentation.</li> <li>Escalate significant exposures and recommend appropriate remediation strategies.</li> <li>Support special projects and ad hoc tax analyses as needed.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Leadership & Collaboration</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide functional leadership across global indirect tax matters and coordinate activities across Accounting, Finance, Legal, Product, Engineering, and other business teams.</li> <li>Lead cross-functional tax projects and ensure timely execution of complex global tax initiatives.</li> <li>Manage and coordinate external tax advisors and service providers and ensure high-quality deliverables.</li> <li>Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other tax professionals and regional stakeholders.</li> <li>Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, scalability, automation, and governance of the Global Tax function.</li> </ul> <h2>About You</h2> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.</li> <li>8+ years of progressive tax experience, with significant experience in global indirect tax and demonstrated exposure to international/direct tax matters.</li> <li>Combination of Public Accounting and SaaS, technology, digital media, streaming, or other subscription-based industry is strongly preferred. </li> <li>Significant hands-on experience with global VAT/