International Tax Manager

Roku • San Jose, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The International Tax Manager will join Roku’s growing tax team and contribute to international tax compliance and planning. Reporting to the Head of Tax/Sr. Tax Director, this role is a key member of the finance team and supports the company’s international expansion and shareholder value. The manager will work across tax areas, integrating international tax planning with direct and indirect tax to support the business from a holistic tax perspective.

The role calls for a proactive, collaborative tax professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing company. The successful candidate will provide technical tax advice and planning, support compliance and financial reporting, and work with internal teams and government tax authorities. Roku describes its hybrid approach as generally requiring office attendance Monday through Thursday, with Fridays generally flexible for remote work. Some employees may be required to attend the office five days a week depending on their role or assigned office location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Tax.
• At least 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 knowledge of GAAP financial accounting and ASC 740.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of tax implications for a multinational technology company.
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Effective presentation and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex tax and industry concepts clearly in writing and verbally to colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a hands-on approach and positive attitude.
• Proactive approach and willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

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 income tax expense, including current and deferred amounts, for local financial statement purposes.
• Evaluate uncertain tax reporting positions and determine appropriate financial statement tax treatment.
• Manage accurate income tax return reporting for foreign subsidiaries, including tax credits and other incentives.
• Review alternative tax positions to determine the most appropriate cost-effective filing position.
• Support U.S. and foreign subsidiary transfer pricing compliance, including planning, inter-company agreements, 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 tax planning strategies that maximize savings on a defensible basis.
• Conduct tax research.
• Participate in reviewing proposed transactions and advise management on tax consequences.
• Support federal income tax integration for business 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 strong working 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 participate in 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 medical, dental, and vision options where available.
• Equity awards.
• Life insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Parental leave.
• Wellness benefits.
• Paid time off in accordance with local leave policies.
• Mental health and financial wellness support and resources.
• Commuter benefits where available.
• Retirement options, including 401(k) or pension, depending on location.

What This Job Offers

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