About the role
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. WEBTOON seeks an experienced tax leader to oversee global tax reporting, compliance, planning, and strategy. This role will manage ASC 740 tax provision and reporting, tax compliance, international tax matters, transfer pricing / cross-border taxation, and tax planning for new business initiatives, while partnering closely with accounting, legal, and external advisors. We're looking for International Tax professional to help lead our worldwide tax function. \n Key
Responsibilities Oversee the global income tax provision process under ASC 740, including quarterly and annual reporting, in coordination with the global tax team. Manage US and Canada tax compliance, including federal, state, provincial, and local filings. Lead US - international tax planning and compliance (e.g., GILTI, BEAT, FTC) across WEBTOON's global operations. Develop and maintain transfer pricing policies and documentation. Provide tax planning and structuring support for new business initiatives, products, and markets. Advise on tax due diligence, structuring, and integration for M&A transactions. Manage indirect tax obligations (sales & use taxes, withholding taxes) and monitor tax law developments across jurisdictions, assessing business impact. Maintain SOX compliance and documentation for tax processes and controls. Oversee global mobility tax matters, including cross-border employee assignments. Engage and manage external tax advisors, auditors, and consultants. Partner closely with accounting and legal teams to ensure alignment on tax positions and risk management. Support tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities. Lead responses to US tax audits (IRS and state) and inquiries from tax authorities.
