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WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands)

[WEBTOON] Head of US Tax

Compensation
$180K–$240K / yr
From job posting
Location
El Segundo, CA, US
Arrangement
On-site
Employment type
Full-time
Level
Director
Posted
29 July 2026 (about 2 months ago)

Checked about a month agoApplications go to the employer, never to RoleSprint

About this role

WEBTOON Entertainment is a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms. As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON Entertainment has transformed comics and visual storytelling for fans and creators.

With its CANVAS UGC platform empowering anyone to become a creator, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators and series, WEBTOON Entertainment’s passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. WEBTOON Entertainment adaptations are available on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company’s content partners include The Walt Disney Company, HYBE, and DC Comics, among many others.

WEBTOON Entertainment is a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms. As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON Entertainment has transformed comics and visual storytelling for fans and creators.

With its CANVAS UGC platform empowering anyone to become a creator, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators and series, WEBTOON Entertainment’s passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. WEBTOON Entertainment adaptations are available on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company’s content partners include The Walt Disney Company, HYBE, and DC Comics, among many others.

Key Responsibilities • 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.

Qualifications • CPA, JD, or advanced tax degree (e.g., MST – Master of Science in Taxation) preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including in-house and/or public accounting.

• Deep expertise in ASC 740, US and Canada tax compliance, international tax, and transfer pricing.

• Proven track record advising on tax implications of new business initiatives.

• Strong knowledge of withholding tax rules and cross-border transactions.

• Experience managing external advisors and cross-functional collaboration with accounting and legal teams.

• Strong tax research skills, with the ability to analyze complex tax law and translate it into practical guidance.

• M&A tax experience, including due diligence and deal structuring.

• Comfortable working across multiple time zones with global teams and stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Bilingual in Korean and English preferred

Salary Range and Description $180,000 - $240,000 / annually

Please note, the above range is listed in USD.

What we offer (For Full-Time Only): * Career development; we believe in mentorship and investing in your learning, supporting you to achieve your goals * Health benefits, including vision and dental! * Generous PTO and Parental Leave Top-up * 401K Contributions * Commuter Benefits * Global WEBTOON and LINE FRIENDS discount program * Winter break shutdown and a whole lot more!

With approximately 155 million monthly active users, WEBTOON Entertainment’s IP & Creator Ecosystem of aligned brands and platforms include WEBTOON, Wattpad--the world’s leading webnovel platform--WEBTOON Productions, Studio N, Studio LICO, WEBTOON Unscrolled, LINE MANGA, and eBookJapan, among others.

Join us and work with some of the biggest artists, IP, and fandoms in comics! #WEBTOON

Work location

  • El Segundo, CA, US

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Published 29 July 2026, last checked about a month ago. A posting stops being advertised here 90 days after the employer published it, and one the employer takes down is marked closed rather than quietly removed.

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