Manager, Tax at Riot Games

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Riot Games was established in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe that player-focused game development can result in great games. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to critical and player acclaim. As the most played video game in the world, over 100 million play every month. Players form the foundation of our community and it’s for them that we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.

We’re looking for humble but ambitious, razor-sharp professionals who can teach us a thing or two. We promise to return the favor. Like us, you take play seriously; you’re passionate about games. We embrace those who see things differently, aren’t afraid to experiment, and who have a healthy disregard for constraints.

That's where you come in.

As a Rioter, you’ll lead a dedicated team of specialists committed to becoming the most player-focused game company in the world. You’ll join a tight-knit group of exceptionally bright-minded individuals who share our prioritization of player experience, rejection of convention, and passion for gaming.

As Manager, Tax, reporting to the Senior Director of Asia Tax, Treasury & Finance Operations (FinOps), you will lead the tax initiatives in Korea, oversee strategic tax planning, transfer pricing, tax controversy, and compliance matters, and work closely with the global tax team and other finance functions. You will also be a people manager to support the operation of travel & expense (T&E) and treasury management and have the ability to expand your learning in these areas.

Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance

Oversee/Manage preparation and filing of tax returns

Corporate income tax and Local income tax
Value added tax
Withholding tax
CbCR and Local File
Other tax compliance as required

Manage tax provisions for accounting purposes

Prepare monthly tax provisions (DTA/DTL, Payments, CIT/LIT/WHT monthly provisions etc.)
Assess uncertain tax positions

Tax Analysis and Advisory

Review related party transactions and analyze/support arm’s length prices (cost allocations, etc.)
Advise business teams on all tax-related matters
Identify and mitigate tax risks (structure, new business lines, contract reviews etc.)
Manage and coordinate tax audits/investigations/inquiries

People Manager

Develop, manage, and advocate for operational team members
Partner with Central subject matter experts in creating craft development plans
Apply business acumen and insight as needed for large scale projects where your team plays a key role

Required Qualifications:

Experienced: Bachelor’s degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance or related fields, 6+ years of corporate tax experience (have experience in leading the tax team)
English speaker: You are fluent in written and spoken English communication
Fast learner with curiosity: You are curious to learn more about game industry, our products, and eager to further develop yourself to embrace challenges
Strong people manager: You are experienced in managing a team. You know how to motivate them, provide support in daily operation, facilitate communication with other teams and support their career development
Effective collaborator: You possess excellent stakeholder management skills. You have strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while working with various teams