Tax Director - Americas (Los Angeles)

ByteDance
Los Angeles
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Strategic thinking","Stakeholder management","Communication","Risk management","Operational excellence"]

Lead Americas tax strategy for ByteDance, ensuring tax compliance, risk management, and efficient tax planning across the U.S., Canada, and LATAM. Oversee direct and indirect tax operations, audits, and implementation of global HQ tax policies. Monitor DST, VAT/GST, and other regulatory changes, advise business teams on new initiatives, and support M&A, restructurings, and expansion through due diligence and structuring. Standardize processes, leverage technology, and develop the regional tax team.

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Tax Director - Americas (Los Angeles)

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Job Summary

Lead Americas tax strategy for ByteDance, ensuring tax compliance, risk management, and efficient tax planning across the U.S., Canada, and LATAM. Oversee direct and indirect tax operations, audits, and implementation of global HQ tax policies. Monitor DST, VAT/GST, and other regulatory changes, advise business teams on new initiatives, and support M&A, restructurings, and expansion through due diligence and structuring. Standardize processes, leverage technology, and develop the regional tax team.
Location: Los Angeles
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and implement the Americas regional tax strategy to ensure compliance, optimize tax positions, and align with global objectives.
  • •Oversee direct and indirect tax operations, including tax audits and effective implementation of headquarters tax policies and risk controls.
  • •Monitor and assess changes in tax laws and regulations (e.g., DST, VAT/GST), evaluate impacts, and recommend proactive responses.
  • •Serve as a tax business partner, collaborating with cross-functional teams across jurisdictions to provide practical, timely tax advice for initiatives and operations.
  • •Support M&A, business restructurings, and market expansions through tax due diligence, structuring, and risk mitigation, and manage external advisors and tax authorities.

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, plus familiarity with international tax frameworks such as OECD BEPS, Pillar Two, and the Global Minimum Tax.
  • •Proven expertise managing complex cross-border service transactions, intangible asset tax planning, and digital economy-related tax compliance.
  • •Exceptional communication and stakeholder management across business, finance, legal, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.
Experience:5+ yearsMultinational corporationsBig FourTechnologyDigital servicesCross-borderOECD BEPSPillar TwoDigital economy
Education:Bachelor's in Taxation, Law, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Skills:Strategic thinkingStakeholder managementCommunicationRisk managementOperational excellence
Certifications:Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Enrolled Agent (EA)
Languages:Chinese
Tech Stack:OECD BEPSPillar Two

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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