Sr. Direct Tax Lead

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The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world.

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• Job Title: Sr. Direct Tax Lead
• Job Summary: Leads the Company’s direct tax compliance, tax accounting, reporting, and advisory activities, including federal, state, international, and withholding tax matters. Serves as the primary direct tax resource for the organization and partners with internal stakeholders and external advisors on strategic tax initiatives, international tax matters, and global reporting requirements.
• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: No

• Lead and oversee U.S. federal, state, and local income tax compliance, ensuring timely and accurate filings across all jurisdictions.
• Serve as the primary owner of international tax compliance activities and coordinate global filings with external advisors and regional stakeholders.
• Lead the preparation and review of tax provisions and related ASC 740 tax accounting processes.
• Own withholding tax compliance, including Forms 1042, 1042-S, W-8 documentation, and related reporting obligations.
• Support global tax reporting requirements, including Pillar Two compliance, Global Information Return (GIR) filings, tax haven analyses, and other international tax initiatives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for federal, state, and international tax audits, notices, examinations, and controversy matters.
• Research, interpret, and communicate the impact of tax legislation, regulatory changes, and emerging tax developments on the Company.
• Evaluate the tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, legal entity changes, and new business models, and provide practical recommendations.
• Drive tax process improvement, automation, data management, and technology initiatives to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and support scalability.
• Develop and maintain tax policies, procedures, documentation, and internal controls.
• Build and manage relationships with external advisors and service providers to ensure high-quality tax support and compliance.
• Manage tax calendars, maintain supporting documentation, and ensure compliance with internal control requirements.
• Lead special projects and strategic tax initiatives as business needs evolve.

• Eight (8)+ years of progressive direct tax experience across public accounting and corporate tax functions, including U.S. income tax compliance, ASC 740 tax accounting, and tax advisory.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field; CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation preferred.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax laws and compliance requirements.
• Strong experience with international tax compliance and cross-border tax considerations.
• Strong experience with ASC 740 tax accounting and quarterly and annual tax provision processes.
• Experience managing withholding tax requirements, including Forms 1042, 1042-S, and W-8 documentation.
• Familiarity with Pillar Two, global minimum tax rules, GIR reporting, tax haven analyses, and other international tax developments.
• Experience managing tax audits, controversy matters, and relationships with tax authorities and external advisors.
• Proven ability to independently lead complex tax work streams and drive projects to completion with limited oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical tax concepts into practical business…