Head of US Tax (WEBTOON)

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Full health benefits
• Career development & Mentorship opportunities
• RRSP matching
• Generous parental Leave top-up
• Flexible hours
• Regular hackathons
• Healthy snacks & drinks
• Your choice of hardware
• Monthly work-from-home allowance
• Beautiful offices in Toronto and Halifax
• Easy access to transit

• Experience managing external advisors and cross-functional collaboration with accounting and legal teams
• M&A tax experience, including due diligence and deal structuring
• Comfortable working across multiple time zones with global teams and stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of withholding tax rules and cross-border transactions
• Deep expertise in ASC 740, US and Canada tax compliance, international tax, and transfer pricing
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• CPA, JD, or advanced tax degree (e.g., MST – Master of Science in Taxation) preferred
• Strong tax research skills, with the ability to analyze complex tax law and translate it into practical guidance
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including in-house and/or public accounting
• Bilingual in Korean and English preferred
• Proven track record advising on tax implications of new business initiatives