[WEBTOON] International Senior Tax Manager

WEBTOON; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: vision & dental

PTO and parental leave top-up

401(k) contributions

Commuter benefits

Discount program with WEBTOON & LINE

Winter break shutdown

Job summary

WEBTOON Entertainment seeks an International Senior Tax Manager to lead international tax matters for our global corporate group. Based in Los Angeles, you’ll be the in-house expert on U.S.

international tax rules, working with Finance, Legal, and external advisors to manage compliance, structuring, and cross-border transactions across the U.S., Korea, Japan, and Canada. You will own transfer pricing analyses, advise on OECD Pillar Two implications, and collaborate with external firms and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive international tax experience in a public accounting firm, law firm, or in-house tax function at a multinational company.
• Working knowledge of U.S. international tax and transfer pricing principles.
• Experience with cross-border transactions, tax treaties, and withholding tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Own international tax matters across WEBTOON's multinational corporate structure, including entities in the U.S., Korea, Japan, and Canada.
• Apply and advise on U.S. international tax concepts — including GILTI, Subpart F, BEAT, and FTC — as well as OECD Pillar Two implications.
• Lead transfer pricing analysis and reviews for cross-border intercompany transactions.
• Design, evaluate, and help implement intercompany transaction and settlement structures.
• Partner with external advisors (Big Four and law firms) and internal stakeholders on tax compliance, planning, and audit matters.
• Monitor changes in U.S. and international tax law and assess impact on the company's global tax position.
• Support tax provision and reporting processes as they relate to international operations.

Skills

International tax

Cross-border

Transfer pricing

Communication

Education

CPA license

JD / tax attorney

Job description

WEBTOON Entertainment is a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms. As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON Entertainment has transformed comics and visual storytelling for fans and creators.

With its CANVAS UGC platform empowering anyone to become a creator, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators and series, WEBTOON Entertainment’s passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. WEBTOON Entertainment adaptations are available on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company’s content partners include The Walt Disney Company, HYBE, and DC Comics, among many others.

About The Team

WEBTOON is the world's leading story tech platform, connecting readers and creators across the globe. Our Tax team supports a multinational corporate structure spanning the United States, Canada, Japan, and Korea, partnering closely with leading advisory firms (KPMG, Deloitte, EY, PwC) to manage the company's global tax position as it scales.

About The Role

We're looking for an International Senior Tax Manager to lead international tax matters for WEBTOON's global corporate group. Based in our Los Angeles headquarters, you'll be the in-house expert on U.S. international tax rules as they apply to our multinational operations, working cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and outside advisors to manage compliance, structuring, and cross-border transactions across our U.S., Korean, Japanese, and Canadian entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Own international tax matters across WEBTOON's multinational corporate structure, including entities in the U.S., Korea, Japan, and Canada
• Apply and advise on U.S. international tax concepts — including GILTI, Subpart F, BEAT, and FTC — as well as OECD Pillar Two implications (e.g., Global Minimum Tax, QDMTT), as they affect the group's global structure and transactions
• Lead transfer pricing analysis and reviews for cross-border intercompany transactions
• Design, evaluate, and help implement intercompany transaction and settlement structures
• Partner with external advisors (Big Four and law firms) and internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, FP&A) on tax compliance, planning, and audit matters
• Monitor changes in U.S. and international tax law and assess impact on the company's global tax position
• Support tax provision and reporting processes as they relate to international operations

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive international tax experience at a public accounting firm, law firm, or in-house tax function at a multinational company
• Working knowledge of U.S. international tax and transfer pricing principles
• Experience with cross-border transactions, tax treaties, and withholding tax matters
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across time zones and cultures with teams in Korea, Japan, and Canada

Nice to Have

• CPA license or JD/tax attorney credential
• Experience with cross-border assignments or transactions involving Korea or Japan
• Big Four public accounting or global corporate in-house tax background
• Experience in tech, media, or entertainment industries

Salary Range And Description

$100,000 - $200,000 / annually

Please note, the above range is listed in USD.

What We Offer (For Full-Time Only)

• Career development; we believe in mentorship and investing in your learning, supporting you to achieve your goals
• Health benefits, including vision and dental!
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave Top-up
• 401K Contributions
• Commuter Benefits
• Global WEBTOON and LINE FRIENDS discount program
• Winter break shutdown and a whole lot more!

With approximately 155 million monthly active users, WEBTOON Entertainment’s IP & Creator Ecosystem of aligned brands and platforms include WEBTOON, Wattpad--the world’s leading webnovel platform--WEBTOON Productions, Studio N, Studio LICO, WEBTOON Unscrolled, LINE MANGA, and eBookJapan, among others.

Join us and work with some of the biggest artists, IP, and fandoms in comics!

#WEBTOON

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