Manager, Indirect Tax
Roku · San Jose, United States · 4mo ago
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Roku is changing how the world watches TV
Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.
From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.
What does the team work on?
The Tax Manager will be contributing to all areas of tax, including compliance and planning. The individual will report to the Tax Director. We are seeking a colleague who enjoys working collaboratively in a collegial team environment within a fast-paced growing company. The Tax Manager will be a qualified tax professional with solid experience in worldwide tax compliance, M&A, Inter-company transactions, US domestic and international income tax, and ASC 740. This role will require a person who is proactive and enjoys learning and new challenges. This role will be an active participant in income tax compliance and planning that is closely integrated with direct and indirect tax, in order to support the business from a holistic tax perspective.
What is the role?
The Manager, Indirect Tax joins Roku's growing team of tax professionals and contributes to all areas of indirect tax, including compliance and planning. This role serves as a qualified tax professional with solid experience in worldwide indirect tax compliance, working knowledge of digital services and supply chain logistics, and strong accounting and tax expertise. The Manager, Indirect Tax works with large datasets and high transaction volumes, leveraging strong analytical capabilities to extract meaningful insights from complex data. This individual is an active participant in planning that is closely integrated with income tax, supporting the business from a holistic tax perspective. The role also serves as a key member of Roku's finance team, with opportunities to contribute to shareholder value by assisting with the growth of the company's international expansion. This position reports to the Head of Tax/Senior Tax Director and requires a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys learning and tackling new challenges.
For California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $145,000 and 160,000 annually. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location. This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.
How will I use AI at Roku?
At Roku, we don't just use AI, we work with it. AI agents and smart tools help power drafts, analysis, and repetitive workflows, while our people bring direction, judgment, and accountability.
We value curious, adaptable builders, who can show how they've used AI, agents, or automation to move faster, improve quality, and scale their impact. Strong candidates know how to frame problems, guide AI-assisted work, check the output, and learn quickly. Above all, they bring curiosity, adaptability, and sound judgment.
What are the responsibilities of the role?
- Collaborate with the team to manage the accurate reporting of Roku and Roku foreign subsidiary indirect tax returns for VAT/GST and other applicable taxes
- Evaluate technology and process improvements to enhance overall indirect tax compliance processes
- Support the business and contribute to the implementation of tax planning strategies that maximize savings on a defensible basis
- Conduct tax research and actively participate in the review of proposed transactions to properly advise management of tax consequences
- Support the indirect tax integration of business acquisitions, dispositions, and restructurings
- Provide support to US sales tax and GST/VAT processes, as well as other indirect taxes and business taxes as needed
- Provide technical tax advice and planning services to a portfolio of projects
- Build strong working relationships with internal project teams, developing an understanding of their unique needs and requirements
- Maintain and develop subject matter expertise by monitoring emerging trends, technologies, and practices in indirect tax
- Evaluate and respond to requests for information from government tax authorities and participate in developing strategies to successfully defend tax filing positions
- Support the coordination and implementation of audit strategies
- Stay abreast of legal developments and industry positions to accurately evaluate options and responses to requests for information
What experience would help someone be successful in this role at Roku?
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, tax, or a related field
- CPA, MBA, or an advanced degree with an emphasis in taxation is a plus
- 5–6 years of directly related tax experience in a Big 4 accounting firm, in-house industry role, or a combination of both
- Proficiency in tax preparation and research tools (Avalara or equivalent, CCH or RIA)
- Broad technical knowledge of US and international indirect tax laws and regulations
- Strong accounting skills including intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and experience with statutory local accounting
- Experience with digital services as well as tangible goods and supply chain logistics
- Comfort working with large datasets and high transaction volumes, with strong analytical capabilities
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What's Roku's approach to hybrid working?
Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams generally work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are generally flexible for remote work, except for employees whose specific roles or assigned office location require five days' a week attendance.
What are some of the benefits?
Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Employees are supported in taking time off, in accordance with local leave policies and other personal needs to support their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.
Accommodations
Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to EmployeeRelations@Roku.com.
What should I know about Roku's culture?
Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV.
We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002.
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