Tax Manager

Location: US - Culver City, California, United States Scopely is looking for a Tax Manager to join our Finance team in Culver City, California, on a hybrid basis, working two days per week from our office. At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day — whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily. Show us the money! As the Finance team, we're number crunchers with top-notch analytical and reporting skills. As a shared service, we get to work with all of Scopely's talented studios. As Scopely continues to grow its global footprint and portfolio, we are seeking a Tax Manager to join the Finance team. Reporting to the VP, Global Tax, this role will help manage Scopely’s domestic and international tax matters across compliance, provision, planning, reporting, and risk management. The Tax Manager will be a hands-on partner to the business, working closely with Finance, Accounting, and other teams to translate tax requirements into practical, scalable processes and advice. This is an opportunity to help shape a high-performing global tax function in a fast-moving interactive company. What You Will Do: Own the day-to-day coordination of Scopely’s tax compliance calendar, partnering with external advisors and internal stakeholders to deliver timely, accurate federal, state, local, and international filings, estimates, extensions, and payments. Prepare or review quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations and related disclosures under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax, effective tax rate analysis, return-to-provision items, and cash tax summary. Manage tax accounting records and reconciliations, including provision workpapers, tax account roll-forward, and variance analysis in support of the consolidated financial statements. Coordinate federal, state, local, and international tax audits, notices, and information requests with tax authorities, auditors, and outside advisors. Support tax planning, quarterly estimates, cash tax forecasting, and strategies that balance tax efficiency, compliance, and risk. Coordinate the R&D tax credit and other tax incentive studies Support international tax matters, including transfer pricing documentation, intercompany arrangements, withholding tax, and other cross-border compliance and reporting requirements. Provide support for indirect tax filings and related compliance, including sales and use, gross receipts, city, property, VAT/GST, and other transaction-based taxes, as applicable. Monitor nexus, registrations, and taxability across jurisdictions and business lines, and help maintain documentation supporting tax positions. Research tax law and assess the implications of legislative changes and new business initiatives; communicate practical recommendations to non-tax stakeholders. Partner with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and other teams to obtain complete information and embed tax requirements into business processes and systems. Help build and improve the tax function through standardized processes, internal controls, tax technology, automation, documentation, and data-quality checks. Assist the VP, Global Tax with M&A, tax due diligence, ad hoc projects, and other strategic initiatives that support Scopely’s continued expansion. What You Will Bring: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or a related field. Four to six years of progressive corporate tax experience, including strong U.S. federal and state income tax, tax compliance, and ASC 740 experience; multinational or global experience preferred. CPA strongly preferred; an MST in Taxation is a plus. A combination of Big Four or other public accounting experience and in-house industry experience is highly preferred. Experience managing external tax advisors and tax authorities while remaining hands-on and accountable for the underlying work product. Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate analysis, and uncertain tax positions. Knowledge of IFRS is a plus. Strong federal, multistate, local, and indirect tax experience, including nexus and taxability analysis; exposure to international tax, transfer pricing, withholding, or VAT/GST Experience in digital products, technology, gaming, entertainment, e-commerce, or another multinational business is preferred. Proficiency with CCH, RIA, or comparable tax software and research tools. Experience with tax data, workflow, and automation, and AI tools. Familiarity with OneSource, Corptax, Alteryx a plus. Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to understand complex issues, assess risk, and document clear, supportable positions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required, including the ability to translate technical tax concepts into practical guidance for non-tax stakeholders. Collaborative, self-motivated, and resourceful, with a strong sense of ownership, consistent attention to detail, and the ability to manage shifting priorities and competing deadlines. A desire to build, improve, and scale processes while taking on new challenges and growing with the role. Please ensure that the résumé/CV you attach is written in English. At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure! For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA Annual Salary Range $113,000 — $168,000 USD About Scopely Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO!” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry — bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play. Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team — including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely’s position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like “MONOPOLY GO!” from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Scopely Explore games businesses — Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come. Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" and “Best Workplaces for Innovators,” Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good — creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play. Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide. For more information, visit: https://www.scopely.com/ . 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