Director, Corporate Tax

Director, Corporate Tax

New York City, NY

Hybrid Schedule (M/F remote, T/W/TH in-office)

At Magnite, we cultivate an environment of continuous growth and collaboration. Our work impacts what millions of people read, watch, and buy, and we’re looking for people to help us tackle that responsibility with creativity and focus.  Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform. Publishers use our technology to monetize their content across all screens and formats including CTV / streaming, online video, display, and audio. Our tech fuels billions of transactions per day!

About this team:

Magnite is seeking a Director of Corporate Tax – International & Indirect Tax to partner with the Chief Tax Officer in driving the company’s global tax strategy across direct, indirect, and digital services tax domains. In this highly cross-functional role, you will help lead and manage Magnite’s international tax footprint, indirect tax exposures across jurisdictions, and tax risk associated with complex digital advertising contracts and platform services. You’ll be a key member of a lean, high-impact tax team operating within a fast-moving, publicly traded ad tech business with global reach and operational complexity.

At Magnite, we know that potential, curiosity, and drive matter just as much as experience. If you’re motivated by challenge, eager to grow your expertise, and confident in your ability to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role you will:  

• Oversee and manage duties related to International Direct, Indirect Tax & Marketplace Compliance, Digital Services Tax Management, Commercial & Vendor Contract & Legal Tax Support, and Tax Reporting, Compliance & Transfer Pricing

• International Direct

  • Coordinate with the international finance team and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely preparation, review, and filing of all foreign income and indirect tax returns across jurisdictions.

  • Provide support for all international tax audits, collaborating with Finance, People, and external advisors to gather documentation, respond to inquiries, and manage audit processes across global jurisdictions.

  • Lead strategic tax planning for Magnite’s international operations and cross-border digital services, including GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, and foreign tax credit computation and utilization.

  • Partner with Legal, FP&A, Finance, Engineering and Product to assess and structure Magnite’s global entity footprint, data flows, and intercompany transactions.

  • Responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining required intercompany agreements to support global transfer pricing policies and ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements.

  • Model OECD Pillar 2 tax exposure and assist in deploying GloBE reporting software, including data mapping, process integration, and compliance tracking.

• Indirect Tax & Marketplace Compliance

  • Own VAT/GST and U.S. sales tax strategies across jurisdictions where Magnite operates or has collection obligations, including marketplace facilitator roles.

  • Ensure proper indirect tax treatment of supply-side and demand-side fees, impression revenue, tech fees, audience data fees and platform service arrangements.

  • Lead process automation for indirect tax compliance, leveraging internal systems and third-party tax engines.

• Digital Services Tax Management

  • Monitor and manage DST obligations in jurisdictions such as France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Turkey and India, where Magnite delivers cross-border digital advertising services.

  • Partner with Financial Systems and Revenue teams to integrate the collection of digital services taxes and fees into billing and platform infrastructure as required.

  • Coordinate local DST filings and payments, using internal reporting and external compliance providers.

• Commercial & Vendor Contract & Legal Tax Support

  • Serve as the tax lead on review and negotiation of all types of global commercial contracts.

  • Support legal in drafting and standardizing tax language for vendor and customer agreements.

  • Collaborate on business expansion in APAC, EMEA, and LATAM by assessing tax and regulatory implications tied to new entity setups and local operations.

• Tax Reporting, Compliance & Transfer Pricing

  • Lead external audit support and financial statement disclosures for global direct and indirect tax positions (ASC 740).

  • Manage external providers for foreign country filings, DST returns, and local statutory requirements.

  • Assist in ensuring compliance with global transfer pricing policies and documentation standards, while developing and integrating systems to streamline Country-by-Country reporting obligations.

  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Base Erosion and Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) and collaborate with Tax and Finance teams to support the integration of BEAT reporting into quarterly and annual tax compliance processes.

We’re looking for someone with: 

• Experience in ad tech, SaaS, digital media, or marketplace/platform business models is a plus.

• Strong systems acumen—comfortable working with ERP, tax engine integrations, international and domestic reporting tools.

• Comfortable with ambiguity and changing global tax frameworks; thrives in high-growth environments.

• 10+ years of experience in corporate tax, with significant focus on international and indirect taxes.

• Deep working knowledge of U.S. international tax rules and OECD global tax reform measures.

• Hands-on experience supporting contract negotiations and interpreting complex agreements.

• CPA, JD/LL.M. or Master’s in Tax preferred.

Perks and Benefits: 

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage from Day One

• Generous Time Off  

• Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days

• Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Family-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave 

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

• Disability and Life Insurance

• Cell Phone Subsidy

• Fitness and Wellness Reimbursement

Company Culture: 

We believe collaboration is essential to success. Magnite’s hybrid schedule includes two days worked remotely (Monday and Friday) and three days on-site (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Our offices provide catered lunches, beverages, snacks, training and development, and office events to support your work week.  We also understand you have appointments, families, hobbies, and other commitments. Magnite strives to maintain a healthy work/life integration for all employees so you can bring your best every day - both at work and at home.

• Community Service and Volunteer Events

• Company-Matched Charitable Contributions

• Wellness Coach and Mental Health Support

• Career Development Initiatives and a Career Growth Framework

• Culture and Inclusion Programs

• Bonusly Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program

About Us

The world's leading agencies and brands trust our platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Anchored in bustling New York City, sunny Los Angeles, mile-high Denver, historic London, and down under in Sydney, Magnite has offices across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.

In New York, the base salary range for this position is: $180,000 - $200,000 in addition to an annual variable bonus based on performance and company equity (NASDAQ: MGNI). 

Magnite is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment: We aim to incorporate a wide range of voices into our Magnite culture, cultivating an environment where employees feel welcomed, cared for, and encouraged to freely share ideas. We are committed to employee growth, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation.  We invest in Magnite’s local communities. We seek talent from all backgrounds to champion corporate values of seeing the big picture and being catalysts of change.

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