Indirect Tax Manager

Teamwork makes the stream work.

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.

 

About the Role 

The Indirect Tax Manager will join our growing team of tax professionals located at our HQ in San Jose, CA. The Indirect Tax Manager will be contributing to all areas of indirect tax, including compliance and planning. The individual will report to the Head of Tax/Sr. Tax Director. We are seeking a colleague who enjoys working collaboratively in a collegial team environment within a fast-paced growing company. The Indirect Tax Manager will be a qualified tax professional with solid experience in worldwide indirect tax compliance, working knowledge and experience with digital services and supply chain logistics, and strong accounting/tax expertise.  This role will require a person who is proactive and enjoys learning and new challenges. This role will be an active participant in planning that is closely integrated with income tax, in order to support the business from a holistic tax perspective.   

In this position you’ll serve as a key member of our finance team and will have opportunities to contribute to shareholder value by assisting with the growth of the Company’s international expansion. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, but demanding office culture where you can affect the bottom line, this role is for you. 

For California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $135,000 and $141,515 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. 

  

What you’ll be doing 

Indirect Tax Return Compliance

• Manage the accurate reporting of the Roku and Roku foreign subsidiary indirect tax returns for VAT/GST, etc
• Consider technology and process improvements to improve overall compliance processes  

Planning Activities

• Support the business and contribute to the implementation of tax planning strategies, which maximize savings on a defensible basis
• Conduct tax research
• 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.

Additional functions include

• Provide support, as needed, to the US sales tax process, 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 our internal project teams, developing your understanding of their unique needs and requirements 
• Develop your own knowledge, maintaining your status as a trusted advisor by monitoring emerging trends, technologies and practices 
• Tax Audits and Controversies – 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 in order to accurately evaluate options and responses to requests for information

  

We’re excited if you have 

• BS/B