[WEBTOON] Executive Director, Tax Operations

As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON has revolutionized the comics industry for comic fans and creators.
Today, a diverse new generation of international comic artists have found a home on WEBTOON, where the company’s storytelling technology allows anyone to become a creator and build a global audience for their stories.
With a massive catalog of incredible digital comics from rising stars on WEBTOON CANVAS platform, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators, there’s something for every type of comic fan on WEBTOON.
With an average of 89+ million monthly active users, and WEBTOON adaptations on Netflix, HBO Max, and other screens around the world, WEBTOON’s passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture.
The company has worked with DC Comics, Marvel Entertainment, HYBE, and many more of the world’s biggest entertainment brands.
The Executive Director, Tax Operations is a senior leader within the tax team, reporting directly to the Head of Global Tax, Stock Administration & Payroll.
This hands-on role is responsible for the worldwide tax provision, domestic & international tax compliance, global tax audits, and supporting and leading tax analysis of various strategic planning and business initiatives.
The ideal candidate should have a commercial mindset and extensive experience with tax compliance, tax audits, and tax accounting and reporting under ASC 740 for a US-based multinational corporation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Lead and manage all aspects of quarterly and annual financial reporting for income taxes (e.
g.
, global provision, footnote, FIN 48, FAS 5, APB23, ETR, etc.
), including effective external auditor relationship management Provide forecasts and insight critical to Company decision-making, including effective tax rate and tax payment forecasts Lead and oversee all aspects of the US federal, state and local income and indirect tax returns, franchise and other tax filings, and related domestic audits Lead analysis of the impact of special tax projects and tax planning initiatives, business changes, M&A transactions, proposed and enacted tax law, and preparing relevant materials and analysis for Company leadership and the Board Influence and effectively collaborate with key cross-functional partners and leadership in Accounting, Finance, Legal and Business teams to drive tax efficient outcomes of operations and key business and tax initiatives Actively monitor US and international tax legislation and OECD pronouncements to ensure the Company remains compliant Assist with and lead international compliance and audit matters with internal resources and third party advisors, as required MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience at a public accounting firm and/or corporate tax department of a multinational public or private company Bachelor’s degree in accounting or BS or BA Degree in a relevant field Masters of Tax and/or CPA preferred Extensive experience ASC 740, internal controls, global tax compliance and audits as well as familiarity with purchase accounting and business integration Knowledge of international tax concepts, including transfer pricing, a plus Exceptional communication skills conveying complex tax concepts to non-tax professionals and the ability to effectively execute on complex, cross-functional business and tax initiatives A high level of executive presence and business acumen, with a keen commercial focus The ability to meet tight deadlines and remain flexible in a fast-paced, growth company environment Strong project management skills with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate cross-functionally and with multiple levels of management and executive leadership Advanced Microsoft Office skills Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, technical communication and presentation skills WEBTOON is owned by South Korea’s internet conglomerate Naver.
In 2021, Naver acquired webnovel app Wattpad.
The move aligned WEBTOON, the world’s largest digital comics platform, with Wattpad, the world’s leading webnovel platform.
Together, these storytelling technology platforms reach a combined audience of 166 million people around the world.
Join us and work with some of the biggest artists, IP, and fandoms in comics!