Manager – Federal Income Tax

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 seeking a highly motivated and experienced Federal Income Tax Manager to join our collaborative global Tax Team. This hands-on leadership role will oversee all aspects of compliance and reporting of U.S. federal income tax for our expanding business operations. You’ll be a key player in leading Federal tax calculations and analysis for tax provision and tax returns, ensuring timely and accurate filing and payment of all Federal income tax obligations, leading process improvements throughout the Federal compliance and reporting life cycle, and partnering across Finance, Legal, Technology, and cross-functional Tax teams. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, brings deep tax technical knowledge, and embraces our high-performance culture of freedom and responsibility.

Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Lead and manage the preparation and review of federal income tax returns, including complex consolidated filings (Subchapter C).

• Oversee quarterly and annual federal provision calculations under ASC 740, including return-to-provision analysis and book-tax difference calculations.

• Coordinate and manage all federal tax estimates, extensions, and payments.

• Coordinate with outside tax consultants and contractors for various federal tax compliance and reporting projects

• Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. federal tax law and reporting requirements, including Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (“CAMT”), R&D credit reporting.

• Maintain accuracy and completeness of all federal tax workpapers and document return positions.

• Lead Post-acquisition federal tax integration and compliance, as applicable

• Support tax technology, USGAAP accounting, and tax planning teams on US federal tax computations and requirements
   

Audit & Advisory

• Support IRS audits, including management of information requests and coordination with internal teams and external advisors.

• Monitor and analyze legislative changes and assess their impact on the company’s tax compliance requirements.

• Research complex federal tax issues and prepare technical documentation and recommendations.

• Provide internal tax advisory support and collaborate on cross-functional initiatives and tax planning projects.
   

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Manage one Tax Analyst and coach, mentor, and develop talent.

• Drive standardization and automation of tax compliance processes; partner with tax technology teams to improve federal reporting and compliance tools.

• Collaborate across Accounting, Finance, Legal, and Operations to align Federal tax reporting and compliance  with business objectives.

• Champion a high-performing, inclusive team culture focused on quality, innovation, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or Master’s in Tax preferred.

• 10+  years of progressive corporate tax experience, including both Big 4 public accounting and in-house roles.

• Deep technical knowledge of U.S. corporate tax, and consolidated return regulations.

• Strong understanding of ASC 740.

• Strong understanding of federal tax laws, including corporate, partnership, and international tax regimes.

• Proven experience managing federal tax compliance for public companies, including utilizing systems and software such as Thompson Reuters OneSource, Workday, Excel, Alteryx etc.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and manage competing priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements, manage audits, and navigate complex tax scenarios in a dynamic environment.

• Excel at managing multiple deadlines and coordinating complex processes

• Have strong attention to detail while maintaining big-picture awareness

• Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and can adapt quickly to evolving needs

Nice-to-have experience

• Background in implementing and optimizing tax compliance software

• Experience with multi-entity compliance.

• Familiarity with global tax reporting and coordination across jurisdictions.

• A growth mindset with a proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented approach.

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.