Riot Games was established in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe that player-focused game development can result in great games. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to critical and player acclaim. As the most played video game in the world, over 100 million play every month. Players form the foundation of our community and it’s for them that we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.

We’re looking for humble but ambitious, razor-sharp professionals who can teach us a thing or two. We promise to return the favor. Like us, you take play seriously; you’re passionate about games. We embrace those who see things differently, aren’t afraid to experiment, and who have a healthy disregard for constraints.

That's where you come in.

As a Rioter, you’ll lead a dedicated team of specialists committed to becoming the most player-focused game company in the world.  You’ll join a tight-knit group of exceptionally bright-minded individuals who share our prioritization of player experience, rejection of convention, and passion for gaming. 

As Manager, Tax, reporting to the Senior Director of Asia Tax, Treasury & Finance Operations (FinOps), you will lead the tax initiatives in Korea, oversee strategic tax planning, transfer pricing, tax controversy, and compliance matters, and work closely with the global tax team and other finance functions. 

Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance

Oversee/Manage preparation and filing of tax returns Corporate income tax and Local income tax Value added tax Withholding tax CbCR and Local File Other tax compliance as required  Manage tax provisions for accounting purposes Prepare monthly tax provisions (DTA/DTL, Payments, CIT/LIT/WHT monthly provisions etc.) Assess uncertain tax positions

Tax Analysis and Advisory

Review related party transactions and analyze/support arm’s length prices (cost allocations, etc.) Advise business teams on all tax-related matters Identify and mitigate tax risks (structure, new business lines, contract reviews etc.) Manage and coordinate tax audits/investigations/inquiries

People Manager

Develop, manage, and advocate for operational team members and stakeholders Partner with Central subject matter experts in creating craft development plans Apply business acumen and insight as needed for large scale projects where your team plays a key role Required Qualifications: Experienced: Bachelor’s degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance or related fields, 6+ years of corporate tax experience (have experience in leading the tax team) English speaker: You are fluent in written and spoken English communication.

Fast learner with curiosity: You are curious to learn more about game industry, our products, and eager to further develop yourself to embrace challenges

Strong people manager: You are experienced in managing a team. You know how to motivate them, provide support in daily operation, facilitate communication with other teams and support their career development Effective collaborator: You possess excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to proactively identify, analyze, and resolve complex tax issues, drive alignment on strategic tax initiatives, and support business operations. You have strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while working with various teams in a fast-paced environment Desired Qualifications: CPA (or equivalent) holder preferred Experience in game, entertainment, and technology industry Experience working and effectively partnering with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, accounting, treasury and business teams Familiar with Coupa, Concur, and ERP systems