Tax Director - Americas; San Jose
Job in
San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95199, USA
Listing for:
ByteDance
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-24
Job specializations:
-
Finance & Banking
Financial Compliance, Corporate Finance, Tax Manager, Tax Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 158600 - 307200 USD Yearly
USD
158600.00
307200.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Tax Director - Americas (San Jose)
Overview
Responsibilities:
The Tax Team at Byte Dance helps ensure that our company and all our products are tax-compliant across regions and countries. The team provides support to internal requests and collaborates with multiple stakeholders to support product and business launches and new features.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement the Americas regional tax strategy, ensuring compliance, optimizing tax positions, and aligning with global objectives.Oversee all aspects of regional tax operations, including direct and indirect taxes, tax audits, and effective implementation of headquarters’ tax policies and risk controls.Monitor and assess changes in tax laws and regulations (e.g., DST, VAT/GST), evaluate business impacts, and recommend proactive responses.Act as a tax business partner, collaborating with cross-functional teams and business units across jurisdictions to provide practical, timely tax advice and support for new business initiatives and ongoing operations.Support M&A, business restructurings, and market expansions through tax due diligence, structuring, and risk mitigation, while managing relationships with external advisors and tax authorities.Drive operational excellence by standardizing tax processes, leveraging technology, strengthening internal controls, and leading the regional tax team’s development and cross-functional business partnership.Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or above in Taxation, Law, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Over 5 years of progressive tax experience, including at least 5 years leading regional or multi-country teams.Strong technical knowledge of US tax laws is required, along with familiarity with international tax frameworks (e.g., OECD BEPS initiatives, Pillar Two regulations, Global Minimum Tax).Proven expertise in managing complex cross-border service transactions, intangible asset tax planning, and digital economy-related tax compliance.Exceptional soft skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, and effectively across all internal and external stakeholders, including business teams, finance, legal, and senior leadership.Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic, and multicultural environment with high levels of ambiguity and change.Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing tax operations within technology, or digital service industries.Working knowledge of Canadian and LATAM tax regimes.Prior experience in multinational corporations and/or Big Four accounting firms is highly desirable.Professional tax certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Enrolled Agent (EA), or equivalent.Familiarity with tax platform and tools.Proficiency in Chinese is a plus to support stakeholders that are mainly based in Chinese-speaking markets.About Us
Founded in 2012, Byte Dance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, Byte Dance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
Why Join Byte Dance
Inspiring creativity is at the core of Byte Dance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves and connect— and our global, diverse teams make that possible. We strive to create value for our communities and to make an impact every day. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
Byte Dance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and create an environment that reflects the communities we reach.
Reasonable Accommodation
Byte Dance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at
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The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $158,600 - $307,200 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on qualifications, skills,…
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