Global Tax & Compliance Director

EMPIRE is a premier and dynamic music company that prides itself on the development and support of independent artists. We are a rapidly growing firm that has been making waves in the music industry, with an extensive portfolio that spans multiple genres and reaches audiences worldwide. We have become the largest independent record label in the U.S., with a significant global presence covering Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, and North and South America. We keep ourselves busy with a large range of music-related services from original content and marketing to distribution and recordings.

Our commitment to artistic creativity, innovation, and progressive business solutions forms the foundation of our corporate culture. We believe in fostering talent, not just in our artists but also within our professional teams. As we continue to expand, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

The Role Remix: EMPIRE is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented, and action-driven Global Tax & Compliance Director to join our team in downtown San Francisco. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on all things tax, leading domestic and international tax strategy, planning, and compliance across all EMPIRE businesses and related entities.

This is a dynamic role for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balances independent execution with team leadership, and is eager to innovate, ask questions, and learn as they grow.

Key Responsibilities

Global Tax Compliance & Provisioning

• Compliance Management: Oversee and manage global tax compliance requirements, ensuring timely submission of all tax returns, withholding tax obligations, transfer pricing documentation, and multi-jurisdictional filings (e.g., VAT/GST).
• Provision & Forecasting: Calculate the global income tax provision for interim and annual financial reporting in strict accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Year-End & Audits: Manage year-end taxes, address legitimate tax inquiries, and lead tax audits in close collaboration with internal finance teams and external advisors.

Strategic Planning & Infrastructure

• International Strategy: Advise on tax-efficient domestic and international strategies for existing and new jurisdictions.
• Risk Management: Evaluate complex tax matters related to cross-border operations, the setup of foreign entities (subsidiaries/branches), and permanent establishment risks.
• Tech Modernization: Drive operational efficiency by implementing next-generation direct and indirect tax platforms to seamlessly support domestic and cross-border business growth.

Industry Specifics

• Entertainment Tax Operations: Address the unique direct and indirect tax considerations of the music and adjacent entertainment industries, managing the required multi-state and international filings.