International Tax Manager (Los Angeles) - Tax

The Tax Finance team handles tax compliance and regulatory inspections for the group's legal entities across every jurisdiction where we operate. We partner with business lines on the tax implications of new products, markets, and transaction structures, so commercial decisions are made with a clear view of their tax treatment. We also manage the group's transfer pricing framework, keeping intercompany transactions properly documented and consistent with the arm's length principle.

We navigate a constantly shifting global tax landscape, balancing efficiency with rigorous compliance while supporting business agility.

You will build and maintain the planning frameworks that support the company's operations across global markets, upholding compliance standards while enabling the business to move with speed and confidence.

We are seeking an International Tax Manager to join our Tax Department and support a broad range of tax matters. This role will work closely with U.S. and international tax business partners, country managers, and cross-functional teams to assess the tax implications of Byte Dance’s and its affiliates’ overall tax positions, products, business developments, and operational initiatives. Responsibilities include participating in both domestic and cross-border discussions, collecting and analyzing financial data, supporting tax calculations and modeling, and helping develop practical, business-oriented tax guidance. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge of U.S. domestic and international tax, sound judgment, hands-on modeling capabilities, and the ability to translate complex tax concepts into clear, actionable business recommendations. This individual should be intellectually curious, execution-oriented, and comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced global environment.

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to gather facts, analyze data, conduct technical tax research, and develop practical tax recommendations.
• Evaluate the tax implications of products, business initiatives, contracts, and transactions, and recommend solutions to manage tax risk and optimize outcomes.
• Develop and maintain tax models to assess U.S. domestic and international tax scenarios, including transfer pricing considerations.
• Prepare tax analyses, memoranda, and related documentation to support tax positions, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Monitor business developments and tax law changes to identify planning opportunities and assess potential impact.
• Identify and drive improvements in tax data, processes, and systems in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Provide regular updates to tax leadership and support other tax operational matters as needed.
• Review tax work papers and filings as needed.
• Support tax-related administrative and operational matters as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum Qualification(s)

• Solid experience in U.S. income tax compliance, reporting, planning, or advisory work.

• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. international tax rules and their application to inbound and outbound structures and transactions, including Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, FTC, Section 163(j), E&P, check-the-box elections, U.S. trade or business, permanent establishment, and treaty benefits.

• Excellent tax research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical, well-supported recommendations.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex tax concepts into clear business guidance for non-tax stakeholders.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• High levels of written and oral fluency in Mandarin are required for this role. This is essential as collaboration with China-based stakeholders is necessary to ensure local financial strategy aligns seamlessly with group objectives, manage core financial systems, and safeguard capital allocation through cross-border contract review.

• Preferred Qualification(s)

• Familiarity with Pillar Two and global reporting requirements.

• Experience with tax modeling tools or other quantitative tax analysis methods.

• Combination of public accounting, law firm, and/or in-house corporate tax experience.

• CPA, JD, or LLM is a plus.