International Tax Manager

About AppLovin

AppLovin makes technologies that help businesses of every size connect to their ideal customers. The company provides end-to-end software and AI solutions for businesses to reach, monetize and grow their global audiences. For more information about AppLovin, visit: www.applovin.com.

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AppLovin is seeking a driven International Tax Manager to support our growing, global tax function. Reporting to the Senior Tax Manager, this role is ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, enjoys partnering across finance and accounting teams, and is excited to modernize and scale international tax processes. You'll play a visible, hands-on role in global tax provision and compliance matters, tax planning and strategy, and supporting the use of technology to improve efficiency and accuracy. The ideal candidate brings prior public company experience, deep knowledge of U.S. international tax regulations and ASC 740, and a proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• For tax provision and compliance, prepare U.S. international tax workpapers including Foreign Tax Credit (FTC), Foreign Derived Intangible Income (FDII/FDDEI), Global Intangible Low Taxed Income (GILTI/NCTI), Base Erosion and Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT), Section 163(j) and Section 987 calculations


• Prepare and review foreign tax provision and Pillar 2 workpapers for tax provision purposes


• Oversight of global tax compliance process, including review of foreign statutory financials and foreign income tax returns


• Manage Pillar 2 notification, registration, local filing and GloBE Information Return (GIR) compliance


• Support international tax planning projects, including preparing tax models to evaluate cross-border transactions, entity structures, and business initiatives


• Collaborate across tax, accounting, finance, and other business stakeholders to analyze information required to ensure accuracy


• Conduct tax research and analysis to support tax planning initiatives and decision making


• Monitor changes in U.S. and foreign tax laws and accounting pronouncements related to income tax filings and financial reporting


• Use tax technology and data tools to automate and streamline tax processes


• Assist with tax audits, responding to information requests and supporting documentation needs


• Support ad hoc projects and special assignments as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MST strongly preferred


• 6+ years of corporate tax experience with significant focus on U.S. international tax compliance and provision


• Strong proficiency in Excel and G suite


• Experience working with NetSuite or other ERP systems


• Thrive in working in a fast-paced, high-growth technology, or multinational environment

Key Attributes & Skills

• Detail-oriented: Strong accuracy in performing complex tax calculations and analyses


• Responsible and self-sufficient: Able to work independently with minimal supervision and take initiative to identify and resolve issues


• Effective communicator: Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain technical tax concepts to diverse audiences


• Analytical thinker: Capable of conducting independent tax research and applying findings to practical situations


• Collaborative: Team player who builds strong working relationships across departments


• Proactive: Demonstrates initiative in process improvements and problem- solving


• Growth mindset: Bring a mindset that is curious, adaptable, and always looking to learn