Senior Director - Head of U.S. Tax

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Description

• We are looking for an experienced ASC 740 and income tax compliance expert with significant experience in process, controls and non-routine transactions to play an integral role within the tax department, acting as a senior advisor and close collaborator with the Vice President & Head of Global Tax with respect to managing income tax provision and U.S. tax compliance, analyzing and executing U.S. tax optimizing strategies and planning opportunities. • Support the Vice President & Head of Global Tax in managing all ASC 740 tax accounting aspects of routine and non-routine transactions for Coupang Group (e.g., evaluation of valuation allowance changes, stock compensation, deferred tax accounting for Sub F, GILTI, FTCs and outside basis differences in investments). • Direct the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws. • Support the Vice President & Head of Global Tax in developing and implementing tax planning strategies to optimize tax liabilities and maximize tax benefits. • Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations, advising the Vice President & Head of Global Tax on their potential impact and developing, implementing, and enforcing policies and procedures to ensure the Company’s compliance with applicable U.S. tax laws and regulations. • Manage relationships with external tax advisors and represent the company in U.S. tax audits. • Collaborate with other departments, particularly accounting, to ensure proper tax treatment of business transactions and maintain strong relationships with legal, investor relations, communications, and other internal business teams. • Support Vice President & Head of Global Tax in providing U.S. tax technical knowledge training to non-U.S. based tax team members. • Provide tax-related insights for business decisions and forecasts.

Requirements

• A minimum of 15 years of extensive professional experience including in-house experience and training at one of big 4 accounting firms in the ASC 740 related practice. • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build working relationships with senior leadership and across departments. • Strong analytical and project management skills and the ability to juggle needs of multiple global stakeholders. • Excellent writing and communication skills; and ability to identify, prioritize and resolve issues quickly and effectively. • Detail-oriented voracious learner with hands-on approach. • Flexibility in scheduling and working with non-U.S. tax team members residing in KST and GMT time zones. • Certified Public Accountant or equivalent license.