Senior Director - Head of U.S. Tax

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Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced ASC 740 and income tax compliance expert with significant experience in process, controls and non-routine transactions to play an integral role within the tax department, acting as a senior advisor and close collaborator with the Vice President & Head of Global Tax with respect to managing income tax provision and U.S. tax compliance, analyzing and executing U.S. tax optimizing strategies and planning opportunities.

The ideal candidate for this position thrives in staying abreast of new U.S. tax laws and regulations, developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders within the Company, and ensuring the Company is maintaining best tax practices from U.S. perspective.

What You Will Do:

• Support the Vice President & Head of Global Tax in managing all ASC 740 tax accounting aspects of routine and non-routine transactions for Coupang Group (e.g., evaluation of valuation allowance changes, stock compensation, deferred tax accounting for Sub F, GILTI, FTCs and outside basis differences in investments).
• Direct the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
• Support the Vice President & Head of Global Tax in developing and implementing tax planning strategies to optimize tax liabilities and maximize tax benefits.
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations, advising the Vice President & Head of Global Tax on their potential impact and developing, implementing, and enforcing policies and procedures to ensure the Company’s compliance with applicable U.S. tax laws and regulations.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and represent the company in U.S. tax audits.
• Collaborate with other departments, particularly accounting, to ensure proper tax treatment of business transactions and maintain strong relationships with legal, investor relations, communications, and other internal business teams.
• Support Vice President & Head of Global Tax in providing U.S. tax technical knowledge training to non-U.S. based tax team members.
• Provide tax-related insights for business decisions and forecasts.

Essential Qualifications:

• A minimum of 15 years of extensive professional experience including in-house experience and training at one of big 4 accounting firms in the ASC 740 related practice.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build working relationships with senior leadership and across departments.
• Strong analytical and project management skills and the ability to juggle needs of multiple global stakeholders.
• Excellent writing and communication skills; and ability to identify, prioritize and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Detail-oriented voracious learner with hands-on approach.
• Flexibility in scheduling and working with non-U.S. tax team members residing in KST and GMT time zones.
• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent license.

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with the Company’s business professionals. Outstanding communication skills, both in one-on-one and group environments. Communicate complex concepts and issues effectively across the Company verbally and in writing.
• Ability to exhibit a creative and practical approach to problem solving that is informed by the Company’s strategic, business, and professional needs.
• Team-oriented, with excellent counseling, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to exhibit steadfast professional ethics and integrity.
• Demonstrated commitment and adherence to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work well under challenging demands and handle numerous responsibilities simultaneously with diligence while providing practical, business-driven advice.
• Fluency in Korean is a plus but not required.