Senior Tax Manager

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Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible. What you’ll do: Lead all direct and indirect tax matters for the APAC region, partnering closely with Finance, Legal, and Business teams to ensure compliance, manage risk, and support growth.

Own end-to-end management of Corporate Income Tax, VAT/GST, WHT, and other local taxes across APAC jurisdictions.  Review and sign off on tax returns, estimates, and payments prepared by internal teams and external advisors. Support the preparation and review of tax provisions and deferred taxes for APAC entities in collaboration with the global tax accounting team.

Serve as the primary advisor for APAC on the tax implications of new business models, commercial contracts, and market launches in the region. Partner with the global tax team to monitor transfer pricing policies for accuracy and completeness and offer key APAC insights.  Implement, execute, and defend holistic transfer pricing strategies.  Oversee the preparation of transfer pricing documentation as it relates to the APAC region.

Lead the management of tax audits, inquiries, and controversy across APAC, including strategy, documentation, and negotiations. Monitor legislative and regulatory changes across APAC and proactively assess the impact on the business.   Support global tax initiatives (e.g., BEPS, Public Country-by-Country Reporting, digital services taxes) and drive regional implementation.

Drive standardization and automation of tax processes across the region, partnering with Finance Systems and IT teams. Represent APAC Tax in cross‑functional projects.  Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong business partnership.   What we’re looking for: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field; Accredited Tax Advisor (ATA) qualified or equivalent. 8+ years of relevant experience at a public accounting firm and/or tax department of a multinational public company with responsibility for regional tax matters in APAC, including emerging markets.

Strong technical knowledge of corporate income tax, indirect tax (GST/VAT), and withholding tax rules in APAC markets. Experience with tax accounting and reporting under US GAAP and/or IFRS. Exposure to transfer pricing design and documentation for cross‑border intercompany transactions. Proven track record managing tax audits and interactions with tax authorities.

Familiarity with global tax reform and its impact on APAC. Experience working in a multinational environment and collaborating across time zones and cultures. Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax issues to non‑tax stakeholders.   Relocation Statement: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.   In-Office Requirement Statement: We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role. As such, this role will need to be in the office or in front of our customers for in-person collaboration, typically 2 days per week, and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance to our Singapore City based office.   #LI-JC11#LI-HYBRIDOur Commitment to Inclusion: Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit.

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We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.  

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