International Tax Manager

Roku • San Jose, CA

6d • $170,000 - $185,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The International Tax Manager will join Roku’s growing team of tax professionals and contribute to international tax compliance and planning. The role reports to the Head of Tax/Sr. Tax Director and is a key member of the finance team. The manager supports the company’s international expansion and contributes to shareholder value through defensible tax planning integrated with direct and indirect tax. The role calls for a proactive, collaborative tax professional who enjoys learning and working through new challenges in a growing company.

Responsibilities include international and U.S. tax compliance and planning, foreign subsidiary tax provision and reporting, transfer pricing, withholding tax, transaction support, tax research, and responding to tax authority inquiries. The manager will work closely with internal project teams and management, support audits and tax strategies, and monitor legal developments and industry practices.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Accounting or Tax.
• Minimum 5–6 years of directly related tax experience at a Big 4 accounting firm, in industry, or both.
• Broad technical knowledge of U.S. and international tax laws and regulations, including U.S. withholding tax and international transfer pricing.
• Strong accounting skills, including inter-company transactions and eliminations, and experience with statutory local accounting.
• Solid GAAP financial accounting and ASC 740 knowledge.
• Business acumen and understanding of tax implications for a multinational technology company.
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Effective presentation skills and solid project management skills.
• Strong writing and speaking skills, including the ability to communicate complex tax and industry concepts to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a hands-on approach and positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, MBA, or an advanced degree with an emphasis in taxation.
• Experience with NetSuite, compliance processes and systems, and withholding tax software.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate preparation of foreign subsidiary current and deferred income tax expense for local financial statements.
• Evaluate uncertain tax reporting positions and their financial statement treatment.
• Manage reporting of foreign subsidiary income tax returns, including tax credits and other incentives.
• Review alternative tax positions to determine an appropriate, cost-effective filing position.
• Support U.S. and foreign subsidiary transfer pricing compliance, planning, inter-company agreements and settlements, and documentation.
• Consider technology and process improvements to strengthen compliance processes.
• Support U.S. withholding tax processes, including research, systems, business processes, training, and year-end reporting.
• Contribute to defensible tax planning strategies that maximize savings.
• Conduct tax research.
• Review proposed transactions and advise management on tax consequences.
• Support federal income tax integration for acquisitions, dispositions, and restructurings.
• Provide support for quarterly income tax provision processes, including foreign income tax expense and U.S. international tax calculations.
• Provide support for U.S. income tax compliance.
• Provide technical tax advice and planning services to a portfolio of projects.
• Build relationships with internal project teams and understand their needs and requirements.
• Monitor emerging trends, technologies, and practices to maintain expertise and serve as a trusted advisor.
• Evaluate and respond to government tax authority information requests and help develop strategies to defend tax filing positions.
• Support coordination and implementation of audit strategies.
• Monitor legal developments and industry positions to evaluate options and responses to information requests.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including healthcare coverage that may include medical, dental, and vision.
• Equity awards.
• Life insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Parental leave.
• Wellness benefits and access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources.
• Paid time off, subject to local leave policies.
• Potential commuter and retirement benefits, including 401(k) or pension options, depending on location and role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager