Tax Manager

The Role
AppLovin is looking for a driven Tax Manager with strong communication skills to support our growing, global tax function. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, enjoys partnering across teams, and is excited to modernize and scale tax processes through technology. You’ll play a visible, hands-on role in income tax accounting, consolidated income tax compliance, and advancing the use of technology to improve efficiency and scalability. The ideal candidate brings strong public company experience, deep ASC 740 knowledge, and a mindset focused on automation and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare quarterly and annual global tax provision, including effective tax rate and tax reserve analysis, and financial statement disclosures in accordance with ASC 740, US GAAP or other guidance

• Analyze and clearly communicate permanent and temporary differences, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, and effective tax rate drivers

• Prepare and support tax-related financial statement disclosures and footnotes

• Partner proactively with internal stakeholders, including finance, accounting, and legal teams, to gather necessary financial data and ensure accurate tax reporting

• Manage and/or review U.S. federal and state consolidated income tax returns
  • Coordinate with external advisors on return preparation, audits, and tax
    notices

• Oversee extensions, estimated tax payments, and compliance deliverables

• Continuously improve income tax processes, documentation, and internal controls

• Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability as the business grows

• Use tax technology and data tools to automate and streamline provision and compliance processes

• Improve workflows related to data collection, calculations, reconciliations, and documentation

• Partner with internal stakeholders and external providers to scale systems and processes

• Assist with audits, special projects, and ad hoc tax analysis
  

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA, MST, or JD strongly preferred

• 6+ years of progressive corporate tax experience (public accounting and/or in-house)

• Technical knowledge of U.S. income tax matters, ASC 740 - Income Taxes, U.S. federal and state tax compliance, and relevant industry experience

• Proven experience leveraging tax technology and automation to improve processes

• Strong attention to detail, ownership mindset, and ability to meet tight deadlines

• Strong proficiency in Excel and G suite

• Experience working with NetSuite or other ERP systems

• Familiarity with tax provision and compliance software (e.g., OneSource, Corptax, Alteryx, or similar tools) (a plus)

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth technology, or multinational environment

• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams