US Tax Planning Manager (San Jose)

About the Role

We are seeking a U.S. Tax Planning Manager to join our Tax Department and support a broad range of tax matters. This role will work closely with U.S. and international tax business partners, country managers, and cross-functional teams to assess the tax implications of ByteDance’s and its affiliates’ overall tax positions, products, business developments, and operational initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge of U.S. domestic and international tax, sound judgment, hands-on modeling capabilities, and the ability to translate complex tax concepts into clear, actionable business recommendations. This individual should be intellectually curious, execution-oriented, and comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced global environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to gather facts, analyze data, conduct technical tax research, and develop practical tax recommendations.
• Evaluate the tax implications of products, business initiatives, contracts, and transactions, and recommend solutions to manage tax risk and optimize outcomes.
• Develop and maintain tax models to assess U.S. domestic and international tax scenarios, including transfer pricing considerations.
• Prepare tax analyses, memoranda, and related documentation to support tax positions, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Monitor business developments and tax law changes to identify planning opportunities and assess potential impact.
• Identify and drive improvements in tax data, processes, and systems in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Provide regular updates to tax leadership and support other tax operational matters as needed.
• Review tax work papers and filings as needed.
• Support tax-related administrative and operational matters as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Solid experience in U.S. income tax compliance, reporting, planning, or advisory work.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. international tax rules and their application to inbound and outbound structures and transactions, including Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, FTC, Section 163(j), E&P, check-the-box elections, U.S. trade or business, permanent establishment, and treaty benefits.
• Excellent tax research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical, well-supported recommendations.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex tax concepts into clear business guidance for non-tax stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• High levels of written and oral fluency in Mandarin are required for collaboration with China-based stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Pillar Two and global reporting requirements.
• Experience with tax modeling tools or other quantitative tax analysis methods.
• Combination of public accounting, law firm, and/or in-house corporate tax experience.
• CPA, JD, or LLM is a plus.

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut, and Pico, as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover, and connect. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity, and enrich life. As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make an impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users.

Benefits

• Day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Wellbeing benefits.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• 10 paid sick days per year.
• 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

Pay

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $121,600 - $272,000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that may include additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units.