Senior International Tax Manager

Position Overview

The Senior International Tax Manager leads the company’s global tax strategy, compliance, and reporting across multiple jurisdictions. This role drives the development of tax-efficient structures, ensures compliance with complex U.S. and foreign tax regulations, and partners cross-functionally to support business expansion and M&A initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, a collaborative and curious mindset, a hands-on approach to problem-solving, and the ability to identify opportunities for automation and AI adoption within tax processes. A sense of humor and strong interpersonal skills help maintain a positive, team-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

International Tax Planning & Strategy

• Develop and execute tax planning initiatives related to international tax elections, global structuring, and expansion into new jurisdictions or business models.
  
  
• Identify and manage tax risks associated with cross-border transactions and operations.
  
  
• Provide strategic guidance on tax-efficient structures and processes, including transfer pricing, intercompany arrangements, and Bilateral Advanced Pricing Agreements (APAs).
  
  

Global Tax Provision & Reporting

• Lead the international tax provision process, including cash tax forecasting, reporting and disclosure requirements, foreign tax computations, return-to-provision adjustments, and purchase price accounting impacts.
  
  
• Oversee calculations related to GILTI, BEAT, FDII, foreign tax credits, FIN48, and FAS 5 reserves.
  
  

International Tax Compliance

• Manage U.S. international tax compliance requirements, including Forms 5471, 8858, 8990, 8991, 8992, 8993, and FBAR.
  
  
• Review and manage external providers responsible for preparing local statutory financial statements and country-level tax returns.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with legal, accounting, FP&A, treasury, stock administration, SOX, AP/AR, and external advisors to assess tax implications of business activities.
  
  
• Provide guidance on issues including cash repatriation, income tax, VAT/GST, withholding taxes, R&D incentives, and Permanent Establishment considerations.
  
  
• Build strong working relationships, foster open communication, and contribute to a positive team culture through collaboration, curiosity, and humor.
  
  

Innovation, Automation & AI Enablement

• Take a hands-on approach to understanding existing tax workflows, systems, and pain points.
  
  
• Identify opportunities for process improvements—including automation, system enhancements, and AI adoption within tax reporting, compliance, and data workflows.
  
  
• Partner with finance systems, data, and engineering teams to design and implement technology-driven tax solutions.
  
  

Mergers & Acquisitions Support

• Support M&A projects through tax due diligence, evaluation of transaction structures, post-acquisition integration, and ongoing compliance management.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, JD, or Master’s in Taxation strongly preferred.
  
  
• 10+ years of international tax experience in public accounting and/or within a multinational corporation.
  
  
• Strong technical expertise in U.S. international tax rules (Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, FTCs) and OECD/G20 frameworks.
  
  
• Experience managing global tax provisions under ASC 740.
  
  
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with others across functions and cultures.
  
  
• Curiosity and a proactive, hands-on approach to exploring new tools, processes, and technologies.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  
  
• Ability to translate complex tax concepts into clear guidance for non-tax stakeholders.
  
  
• Strong project management skills with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
  
  
• A sense of humor, strong collaboration style, and a growth mindset.
  
  
• Experience identifying or implementing automation or AI opportunities in tax or finance processes.
  
  
• Knowledge of transfer pricing methodologies and international tax treaties.

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Location:
This role is eligible for full-time remote work in one of our entities: CA, CO, ID, IL, FL, GA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OR, TX, UT, and WA.

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 base salary ranges for multiple levels:

• SF Bay Area, NYC, Los Angeles/Orange County, Seattle/Olympia: $170,000 to $200,000 plus bonus
• Austin, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Boston: $156,000 to $184,000 plus bonus
• All other cities and towns in our approved states: $146,000 to $172,000 plus bonus

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