Tax Director - Americas (San Jose)

ByteDance
San Jose
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Stakeholder management"]

Lead Americas tax strategy and operations, ensuring direct and indirect tax compliance across the U.S., Canada, and LATAM. Oversee tax risk management, audits, and headquarters policy implementation while monitoring changes in DST, VAT/GST and other regulations. Partner with Finance, Legal, and business teams to deliver timely tax advice for launches, M&A, restructurings, and expansions, and drive operational excellence by standardizing processes and strengthening internal controls.

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ByteDance
ByteDance
1 month ago

Tax Director - Americas (San Jose)

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Job Summary

Lead Americas tax strategy and operations, ensuring direct and indirect tax compliance across the U.S., Canada, and LATAM. Oversee tax risk management, audits, and headquarters policy implementation while monitoring changes in DST, VAT/GST and other regulations. Partner with Finance, Legal, and business teams to deliver timely tax advice for launches, M&A, restructurings, and expansions, and drive operational excellence by standardizing processes and strengthening internal controls.
Location: San Jose
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and implement the Americas regional tax strategy to ensure compliance and optimize tax positions aligned with global objectives.
  • •Oversee regional tax operations including direct and indirect taxes, tax audits, and implementation of headquarters tax policies and risk controls.
  • •Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations (e.g., DST, VAT/GST), assess impacts, and recommend proactive responses.
  • •Serve as a tax business partner across jurisdictions, providing practical, timely tax advice for new initiatives and ongoing operations.
  • •Support M&A, restructurings, and market expansions through tax due diligence, structuring, and risk mitigation, while managing external advisor and tax authority relationships.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree or above in Taxation, Law, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • •Over 5 years of progressive tax experience, including at least 5 years leading regional or multi-country teams.
  • •Strong technical knowledge of US tax laws and familiarity with international tax frameworks such as OECD BEPS, Pillar Two, and Global Minimum Tax.
  • •Proven experience managing complex cross-border service transactions and intangible asset tax planning, including digital economy tax compliance.
  • •Exceptional communication skills to effectively partner with business, finance, legal, and senior leadership stakeholders.
Experience:5+ years
Education:Bachelor's in Taxation, Law, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Skills:CommunicationStakeholder management
Certifications:CPAEnrolled Agent (EA)
Languages:Chinese
Tech Stack:OECD BEPSPillar TwoGlobal Minimum TaxDSTVAT/GST

Company Brief

ByteDance
Develops consumer internet and content platforms, including TikTok and other apps for short-form video, news, and entertainment. It also builds advertising, commerce, and creator tools that connect audiences, brands, and publishers across global markets.
Industry: Digital Media
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Beijing, China
Founded: 2012
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