Corporate Tax Manager

Liftoff; Crystal Bay (NV); Remote; USD 124,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health benefits

Job summary

Liftoff, a leading AI-powered performance marketing platform for the mobile app economy, seeks a Corporate Tax Manager to manage global tax compliance, transfer pricing, and tax provision processes. You will collaborate with Finance, Legal, and external advisors to ensure timely filings and accurate reporting.

The role focuses on US and international tax, with opportunities to drive improvements, modeling, and cross-functional collaboration in a remote-friendly setup in the Pacific Time Zone

Qualifications

• 8+ years of corporate tax experience or related fields.
• Experience with tax provision cycles, compliance, and audits.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills; willingness to learn new technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with precision and accountability.
• Knowledge of tax control frameworks and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• US & International tax compliance support across jurisdictions.
• Assist transfer pricing calculations and documentation.
• Prepare provision schedules for quarterly and annual close.
• Support audit inquiries and provide analysis for tax provisions.
• Lead process improvements and cross-functional tax projects.
• Coordinate with external advisors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Corporate tax

Tax compliance

Excel

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/MST or equivalent

Tools

Tax software

ERP systems

Job description

Liftoff is a leading AI-powered performance marketing platform for the mobile app economy. Our end-to-end technology stack helps app marketers acquire and retain high-value users, while enabling publishers to maximize revenue across programmatic and direct demand.

Liftoff's solutions, including Accelerate, Direct, Monetize, Intelligence, and Vungle Exchange, support over 6,600 mobile businesses across 74 countries in sectors such as gaming, social, finance, ecommerce, and entertainment. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, CA, Liftoff has a diverse, global presence.

About the role & team:

We're seeking a diligent Corporate Tax Manager to manage key aspects of our global tax compliance and reporting. In this role, you will support US and U.S.-international income tax compliance, drive the end-to-end transfer pricing calculation process, and play a key role in the quarterly and annual tax provision process. You will work under the general guidance of the Director, Global Tax, and collaborate with teams across Finance, Legal, and Accounting, as well as external advisors. This position is ideal for a tax professional with broad experience who can apply advanced knowledge to solve complex issues, work independently on familiar tasks, and strengthen the team's efforts.

If you have extensive experience in managing and performing global tax compliance, a strong grasp of US tax laws, and exceptional problem-solving skills, we would be excited to connect with you!

Responsibilities:

US & International Compliance support:

• Coordinate U.S. and U.S.-international income tax compliance activities across jurisdictions, working closely with third-party providers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate filings
• Review and reconcile compliance outputs to tax provision calculations to ensure consistency in financial reporting

Transfer Pricing (TP):

• Support annual transfer pricing calculations, including coordination with external advisors and preparation of required supporting documentation
• Ensure TP inputs are aligned across provision, compliance, and financial reporting, identifying discrepancies and coordinating resolution with relevant stakeholders

Provision Support:

• Prepare and review provision schedules supporting quarterly and annual close processes
• Support the Director by preparing provision analyses and responding to auditor inquiries related to tax provision

Continuous Improvement and Projects:

• Support cross-functional tax projects such as process improvements, system implementations, audit readiness, and policy rollouts
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across tax workflows by identifying inefficiencies, enhancing documentation quality, and improving reporting accuracy and team execution
• Collaborate with senior tax leaders to translate business changes into required tax process updates, modeling assumptions, and supporting analyses
• Assist in preparing documentation for tax audits, inquiries, and internal control testing
• Manage day-to-day tax department operations including but not limited to calendar tracking, documentation workflows, and coordination of internal and external resources

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in corporate tax, tax operations, financial analysis, or related fields
• Proficient in Excel and financial modeling skills and willingness to learn new technologies
• Experience supporting tax provision cycles, compliance processes, and audits
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with precision and accountability
• Familiarity with tax control frameworks, documentation standards, and reporting requirements
• Exemplary organizational and communication skills with a forward-thinking and collaborative mindset
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize technical details for non-tax stakeholders
• Experience with tax provision software or ERP systems preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
• CPA, MST, or equivalent certification a plus

Location:
This role is eligible for full-time remote work in one of our entities in the Pacific Time Zone : California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington (State).

We are a remote-first company with US hubs in Redwood City, Los Angeles, and New York City.

Travel Expectations:
We offer several opportunities for in-person team gatherings, including but not limited to project meetings, regional meetups, and company-wide events. We expect our employees to attend these gatherings at least once per quarter. These gatherings provide essential opportunities for collaboration, communication, and team building.

Compensation :

Liftoff offers all employees a full compensation package that includes equity and health/vision/dental benefits associated with your country of residence. Base compensation will vary based on candidate location and experience.

The following are our salary ranges for multiple levels:

• SF Bay Area, Los Angeles/Orange County, Seattle : $145,000 - $175,000
• All other CA cities, Portland, all other WA cities, Denver, Austin, Boston: $133,000 to $161,000
• All other cities and towns in our approved states: $124,000 to $150,000

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Liftoff offers a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative work environment where employees are empowered to grow and make an impact. We're shaping the future of the mobile app ecosystem-join us and help accelerate what's next.

Liftoff's compensation strategy includes competitive salaries, equity, and benefits designed to support employee well-being and performance. We benchmark compensation based on role, level, and location to ensure fairness and market alignment. Benefits may include medical coverage, wellness stipends, and additional perks based on your country of residence.

Liftoff is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.