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# [WEBTOON] Head of US Tax at WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands)

- **Company:** WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands)
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-07-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/wattpad/b2a48ced-83f2-4577-a6ea-4a56ab171349

## Job description

WEBTOON Entertainment is a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms. As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON Entertainment has transformed comics and visual storytelling for fans and creators.

With its CANVAS UGC platform empowering anyone to become a creator, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators and series, WEBTOON Entertainment’s passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. WEBTOON Entertainment adaptations are available on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company’s content partners include The Walt Disney Company, HYBE, and DC Comics, among many others.

## Key Responsibilities

- Oversee the global income tax provision process under ASC 740, including quarterly and annual reporting, in coordination with the global tax team.
- Manage US and Canada tax compliance, including federal, state, provincial, and local filings.
- Lead US - international tax planning and compliance (e.g., GILTI, BEAT, FTC) across WEBTOON's global operations.
- Develop and maintain transfer pricing policies and documentation.
- Provide tax planning and structuring support for new business initiatives, products, and markets.
- Advise on tax due diligence, structuring, and integration for M&A transactions.
- Manage indirect tax obligations (sales & use taxes, withholding taxes) and monitor tax law developments across jurisdictions, assessing business impact.
- Maintain SOX compliance and documentation for tax processes and controls.
- Oversee global mobility tax matters, including cross-border employee assignments.
- Engage and manage external tax advisors, auditors, and consultants.
- Partner closely with accounting and legal teams to ensure alignment on tax positions and risk management.
- Support tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
- Lead responses to US tax audits (IRS and state) and inquiries from tax authorities.

## Qualifications

- CPA, JD, or advanced tax degree (e.g., MST – Master of Science in Taxation) preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including in-house and/or public accounting.
- Deep expertise in ASC 740, US and Canada tax compliance, international tax, and transfer pricing.
- Proven track record advising on tax implications of new business initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of withholding tax rules and cross-border transactions.
- Experience managing external advisors and cross-functional collaboration with accounting and legal teams.
- Strong tax research skills, with the ability to analyze complex tax law and translate it into practical guidance.
- M&A tax experience, including due diligence and deal structuring.
- Comfortable working across multiple time zones with global teams and stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Bilingual in Korean and English preferred

Salary Range and Description

$180,000 - $240,000 / annually

Please note, the above range is listed in USD.

What we offer (For Full-Time Only):

- Career development; we believe in mentorship and investing in your learning, supporting you to achieve your goals
- Health benefits, including vision and dental!
- Generous PTO and Parental Leave Top-up
- 401K Contributions
- Commuter Benefits
- Global WEBTOON and LINE FRIENDS discount program
- Winter break shutdown and a whole lot more!

With approximately 155 million monthly active users, WEBTOON Entertainment’s IP & Creator Ecosystem of aligned brands and platforms include WEBTOON, Wattpad--the world’s leading webnovel platform--WEBTOON Productions, Studio N, Studio LICO, WEBTOON Unscrolled, LINE MANGA, and eBookJapan, among others.

Join us and work with some of the biggest artists, IP, and fandoms in comics!

## #WEBTOON

## About WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands)

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. is the world’s leading storytelling technology company, operating the WEBTOON and Wattpad platforms where millions of creators and readers discover, create, and share stories across comics, novels, and multimedia adaptations.
- **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of Naver Corp.; parent company of Wattpad Corp.)
- **Headquarters**: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Wattpad HQ); global operations including Seoul, South Korea (NAVER WEBTOON Ltd.)
- **Founded**: WEBTOON (2004), Wattpad (2006), WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. formed post-2021 acquisition of Wattpad by Naver
- **Founders**: Wattpad: Allen Lau, Ivan Yuen; WEBTOON: JunKoo Kim

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Digital content, storytelling technology, webcomics, webnovels, entertainment/media
- Target customers: B2C (readers and writers globally), B2B (media partners, film/TV studios), and creator community (amateur and professional creators)
- Mission or purpose statement: "Entertain and connect the world through stories" / "Creating the World's No. 1 Storytech Company" [wattpad.com](https://wattpad.com), [careers.webtoon.com](https://careers.webtoon.com/)

## Products & Services
- **WEBTOON Platform**: The world’s leading digital comics platform, with over 27 million creators and ~145 million monthly active users across 150+ countries. Enables free-to-read, ad-supported, and paid content.
- **Wattpad Platform**: The largest global storytelling platform for webnovels, connecting millions of readers and writers through original stories, fandom, and community. Revenue estimated at $45M annually [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/wattpad).
- **WEBTOON Productions**: Develops film, television, and animation inspired by the global fandoms built on Wattpad and WEBTOON—adapting creator-led stories for broader media audiences [company.wattpad.com](https://company.wattpad.com/jobs).
- **Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group**: Traditional publishing arm that turns hit online stories into physical books.
- **Creator Toolkit**: End-to-end creator technology allowing anyone to publish, monetize, and distribute stories (comics or novels) without professional training [business.wattpad.com](https://business.wattpad.com/).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed; acquired by Naver in 2021 for USD $600M (Wattpad alone). WEBTOON Entertainment entity is part of Naver, a publicly traded Korean conglomerate (KRX: 035420).
- **Key Metric**: 145M+ monthly active users across the platform ecosystem; 27M+ creators; Wattpad annual revenue of ~$45M [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/wattpad).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Naver Corp. (parent company); subsidiary companies include NAVER WEBTOON Ltd., Wattpad Corp., WEBTOON Productions, STUDIO LICO, STUDIO N, LINE Digital Frontier [careers.webtoon.com](https://careers.webtoon.com/).
- **Growth Signals**: Wattpad workforce grew +9.2% YoY (+410 employees) to 1,498 employees; global headcount distributed across 85 countries; strong presence in Canada, Indonesia, India, United States, Philippines; expanding IP value chain with film/TV adaptations [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/wattpad).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Massive Creator & User Base**: With 27M+ creators and 145M+ MAUs, the network effect is a significant moat—creators attract readers, and readers attract more creators.
- **End-to-End IP Value Chain**: From free online serials to paid books, webnovels, movies, TV series, and animation under one roof (WEBTOON Productions, Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group).
- **Global Reach in 150+ Countries**: True international platform with localized content and multicultural appeal, especially strong in Asia and North America.
- **Democratized Storytelling**: Low barrier to entry for creators (no professional training required), fostering diverse, Gen Z-driven stories that traditional publishers often overlook.

## Strategic Focus
- **IP Monetization and Media Adaptation**: Prioritizing the conversion of popular online stories into film, TV, animation, and book deals to maximize value of creator IP.
- **Global Expansion**: Increasing presence in emerging markets (especially Southeast Asia) and diversifying content offerings across WEBTOON and Wattpad.
- **Technology Innovation**: Building a "Storytech Company" with improved creator tools, AI-assisted discovery, and cross-platform user experiences [careers.webtoon.com](https://careers.webtoon.com/).
- **Community and Fandom Growth**: Strengthening social features, fandom engagement, and creator-reader interactions to drive retention and monetization.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as "building a culture of innovation" with a mission-driven focus on stories and fandom; employee rating of 3.7/5.0 (163 reviews) with strong work-life balance (4.1) and culture (3.7) scores [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/wattpad).
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Workforce is distributed across 85 countries, suggesting strong remote/hybrid flexibility. Offices in Toronto (HQ), South Korea, and the United States.
- **Notable Perks**: Join a global creative community; work across tech, design, service, and corporate functions; be part of the world’s No. 1 storytech company; career growth in rapidly scaling entertainment-tech environment [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/wattpad), [careers.webtoon.com](https://careers.webtoon.com/).
- **Engineering/Creative Balance**: Roles span tech (12 openings), design (8), service/business (21), and corporate (24), offering variety for both engineers and storytelling professionals.

## Sources
1. [wattpad.com](https://wattpad.com)
2. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/wattpad)
3. [business.wattpad.com](https://business.wattpad.com/)
4. [company.wattpad.com/jobs](https://company.wattpad.com/jobs)
5. [careers.webtoon.com](https://careers.webtoon.com/)
6. [linkedin.com/company/wattpad](https://linkedin.com/company/wattpad)

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