International Tax Manager

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. You must have proficient cross-functional collaboration skills. Additionally, you need to work well across multiple jurisdictions at the same time. 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 but not limited to 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 skills and 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. These gatherings provide essential opportunities for collaboration, communication, and team build