Remote International Tax Manager - Pacific Time Zone — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
Location Restrictions Are Significant: This role is restricted to residents of four US Pacific Time Zone states — California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. This effectively rules out most digital nomad arrangements abroad, as candidates must be based in a US entity in one of these states.
Timezone & Schedule: The Pacific Time Zone requirement signals that core working hours will likely be PT-aligned. While the role is remote-first, compliance-driven deadlines (quarterly close cycles, audit timelines) mean the schedule has structured, non-negotiable peaks — not ideal for fully async or time-shifted work styles.
Quarterly Travel Commitment: Employees are expected to attend in-person gatherings at least once per quarter, with hubs in Redwood City, Los Angeles, and New York. Budget for at least 4 domestic trips per year — a manageable but real constraint for nomads.
Salary vs. Cost of Living: At $113K–$159K annually, this compensation is strong within the US. However, since residency must be in a PT-state, remote-from-abroad arrangements are not viable. For context, this salary would fund a very comfortable lifestyle in Lisbon (~$2,500/mo) or Bangkok (~$1,800/mo) — but the role doesn't permit working from those locations.
Bottom Line: This is a US-resident-only remote role, not location-independent in the true nomad sense. Look for roles explicitly listing global or worldwide eligibility if international remote work is your goal.
Liftoff is a leading AI-powered performance marketing platform for the mobile app economy. Our end-to-end technology stack helps app marketers acquire and retain high-value users, while enabling publishers to maximize revenue across programmatic and direct demand.
Liftoff's solutions, including Accelerate, Direct, Monetize, Intelligence, and Vungle Exchange, support over 6,600 mobile businesses across 74 countries in sectors such as gaming, social, finance, ecommerce, and entertainment. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, CA, Liftoff has a diverse, global presence.
About the Role & Team:
We are seeking a skilled International Tax Manager to own and manage all non-US tax compliance and financial reporting obligations across our global footprint. This is a highly visible, hands-on role. It requires deep technical expertise in international direct and indirect taxation, proficient cross-functional collaboration skills, and the ability to work across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously.
If you have extensive experience in managing and performing financial tax compliance, a well-developed comprehension of international tax laws, and exceptional problem-solving skills, we would be excited to connect with you!
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the quarterly Non-US tax provision process in line with the company close timeline, working with third-party providers and internal teams to streamline and improve accuracy and timeliness.
- Lead the preparation and processing of local tax provisions, tax forecasting, and quarterly reporting, ensuring strong alignment and collaboration with the accounting team.
- Build and improve tax models to support provision, planning, and forecasting activities across jurisdictions.
- Track progress of tax deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met and escalations are addressed proactively.
- Assist in preparing materials for leadership reviews, external reporting, and compliance deliverables.
- Manage relationships with third-party tax service providers, ensuring effective integration and prioritization of competing tasks and projects.
- Support strategic tax initiatives for leadership by providing quantitative insights and assisting with recommendations to ensure alignment with broader organizational goals and objectives.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess their impact on tax operations and modeling.
- Lead and support cross-functional tax projects such as process improvements, system implementations, audit readiness, and policy rollouts.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across tax workflows, reporting accuracy, and team efficiency.
- Collaborate with senior tax and accounting leaders to translate business changes into tax process updates and modeling assumptions.
- Assist in preparing documentation for tax audits, inquiries, and internal control testing.
- Manage tax department operations including calendar tracking, documentation workflows, and coordination of internal and external resources.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in corporate tax, tax operations, financial analysis, or related fields.
- Proficient in Excel and financial modeling; willingness to learn new technologies.
- Experience supporting tax provision cycles, compliance processes, and audits.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with precision and accountability.
- Familiarity with tax control frameworks, documentation standards, and reporting requirements.
- Exemplary organizational and communication skills with a forward-thinking and collaborative mindset.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize technical details for non-tax stakeholders.
- Experience with tax provision software or ERP systems preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
- CPA, MST, or equivalent certification a plus.
Location:
This role is eligible for full-time remote work in one of our entities in the Pacific Time Zone: California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington (State).
We are a remote-first company with US hubs in Redwood City, Los Angeles, and New York City.
Travel Expectations:
We offer several opportunities for in-person team gatherings, including but not limited to project meetings, regional meetups, and company-wide events. We expect our employees to attend these gatherings at least once per quarter.
Compensation:
Liftoff offers all employees a full compensation package that includes equity and health/vision/dental benefits associated with your country of residence. Base compensation will vary based on candidate location and experience.
- SF Bay Area, Los Angeles/Orange County, Seattle: $131,000 – $159,000 plus bonus
- All other CA cities, Portland, all other WA cities, Denver, Austin, Boston: $121,000 – $146,000 plus bonus
- All other cities and towns in our approved states: $113,000 – $136,000 plus bonus
Liftoff offers a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative work environment where employees are empowered to grow and make an impact. We're shaping the future of the mobile app ecosystem—join us and help accelerate what's next.
Liftoff's compensation strategy includes competitive salaries, equity, and benefits designed to support employee well-being and performance. We benchmark compensation based on role, level, and location to ensure fairness and market alignment. Benefits may include medical coverage, wellness stipends, and additional perks based on your country of residence.
Liftoff is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice:
Liftoff does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Recruiting Team. All candidates must be submitted via our Applicant Tracking System by approved Liftoff vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Recruiting Team for a specific job opening.
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