Tax Manager

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. 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.

As the Finance team, we are number crunchers with top-notch analytical and reporting skills. As a shared service, we get to work with all of Scopely's talented studios.

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.

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 resume/CV you attach is written in English.

Compensation and Benefits:

For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is $113,000 to $168,000 USD. 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.

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. Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami.

Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide. For more information, visit: https://www.scopely.com/.

Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.