Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
We are looking for an experienced tax professional to support the development and implementation of tax planning initiatives and provide tax support to the studio organization. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in tax law and financial analysis, who is highly analytical and detail-oriented and capable of translating complex tax concepts into clear, actionable steps for internal stakeholders. You will work closely with stakeholders across finance, legal, and operations to deliver tax outcomes that support broader business goals.
Responsibilities:
Development and implementation of strategic tax planning and structuring initiatives that align with the Company’s business objectives and growth plans, including conducting in-depth research and analysis of domestic and international tax rules to support planning decisions;
Proactively assess the tax implications of business activities, including expansion into new markets, new lines of business, and business initiatives within the studio organization;
Collaborate with the Corporate Development team to evaluate tax risks and benefits of potential transactions, including due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition restructuring;
Analyze tax implications of intellectual property arrangements in connection with the acquisition and development of content and provide tax recommendations;
Review contracts and legal agreements to assess and advise on tax implications. Draft, revise, and negotiate tax-related provisions, including tax representations and warranties, indemnities, gross-up clauses, and responsibility for filing obligations;
Draft and review technical tax memorandums, presentation materials, financial models, etc, adapting the deliverable to the audience;
Closely align with key stakeholders (including legal, finance, treasury, and accounting) to ensure proper and timely execution of tax planning projects; and
Review tax compliance disclosures, forms, and schedules related to structuring activities, ensuring alignment of compliance statements with transactional structures and tax positions.
Qualifications:
10+ years of recent work experience on projects involving international tax, mergers and acquisitions, and/or federal tax planning;
Masters in Taxation, licensed CPA, or JD/LLM preferred;
Knowledge of a broad range of international and domestic tax law provisions;
Strong research, writing, and oral communication skills;
Ability to balance and lead multiple projects, play a positive role within the team, as well as supervise and assist with the development and training of other members of the team; and
Ability to develop and deepen relationships within the broader tax team and cross-functionally both in the U.S. and abroad.
Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $160,000-470,000.
Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here.
Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
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Netflix Los Angeles, California, USA Office
5808 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90028
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