We are looking for a Director of Tax Operations who is an exceptionally strong operator, technically adept, and a collaborative leader ready to take full ownership and execution of Xsolla's global tax function. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise across U.S. domestic and international tax, thrives on process excellence and day-to-day delivery in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, and is excited to build, lead, and optimize a world-class tax operations function. Your success will be defined by your ability to ensure compliance and streamline execution, enabling senior leadership to focus on complex, strategic business initiatives. You are comfortable working across multiple time zones and collaborating with global teams, and you bring the leadership presence to influence cross-functional stakeholders at all levels. If you're passionate about navigating the complexities of tax in a global technology and commerce environment and are ready to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you!
Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world.
For more information, visit xsolla.com.
Responsibilities
Lead and execute Xsolla's global day-to-day tax operations and compliance function, ensuring timely and accurate filing across all U.S. domestic and international tax regimes.
Operational Ownership: Directly manage the U.S. federal, state, and local tax compliance function, including oversight of corporate income tax returns, state income and franchise tax returns, estimated payments, and extensions.
Process Optimization: Build, document, and continuously improve global tax policies, processes, and internal controls to drive efficiency and scalability.
SALT and VAT/GST Management: Lead the company's State and Local Tax (SALT) program (including compliance, nexus analysis, and registration management) and oversee VAT/GST compliance and planning across international jurisdictions.
Financial Reporting: Own the annual ASC 740 income tax provision process, including current and deferred tax calculations and uncertain tax position analysis, in support of the company's financial reporting.
Audit Management: Manage federal, state, and international tax audits, examinations, and notices end-to-end, coordinating responses, engaging with tax authorities, and partnering with external advisors.
Team Leadership: Manage and mentor tax team members, fostering a culture of excellence, growth, and continuous learning.
International Tax Execution: Manage and execute routine international tax matters, including transfer pricing documentation maintenance, cross-border transactions compliance, and tax treaty considerations.
Strategic Support & Execution: Execute global tax planning strategies developed by senior leadership, aiming to optimize the company's global effective tax rate. Monitor and assess the impact of tax legislative changes and prepare clear summaries for senior tax leadership. Provide tax due diligence and structuring analysis to support M&A activity and other strategic transactions as directed.
Cross-functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, Accounting, and Operations teams globally to ensure tax operations are integrated into business decisions.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or MST/JD strongly preferred.
10+ years of progressive tax experience spanning both U.S. domestic and international tax, in public accounting (Big 4 or large regional firm) and/or in-house corporate tax.
Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. federal corporate income tax, including consolidated return regulations.
Demonstrated expertise in state and local taxation, including income/franchise tax, sales and use tax compliance, and nexus analysis.
Solid understanding of international tax concepts including transfer pricing, cross-border transactions, and tax treaty frameworks; meaningful experience with VAT/GST compliance across multiple jurisdictions is a strong plus.
Working knowledge of ASC 740 income tax provision concepts, including current and deferred tax calculations and uncertain tax positions.
Proven ability to work effectively across multiple time zones and collaborate with global teams in a flexible and adaptable manner.
Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to mentor and develop tax professionals.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex tax issues clearly to non-tax stakeholders and senior tax leadership.
Nice to Have:
Hands-on experience managing VAT/GST registrations and filings across multiple international jurisdictions — candidates with this background will be prioritized.
Familiarity with the domestic and international tax considerations for companies operating as a merchant of record.
Exposure to tax-related aspects of M&A transactions and corporate restructurings. 
