Tax Director

Position Description:

RealNetworks, Inc. is a rapidly growing, web based, digital music, online gaming and streaming company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, that provides the universal platform for the delivery of any digital media, from any point of origin, across virtually any network, to any person on any Internet-enabled device, anywhere in the world.We are in search of a Tax Director to lead our Tax team within the Finance group. This position requires a highly technical roll-up-your-shirt-sleeves self-starter with the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and changing priorities. Good communication and interpersonal/people skills are required as this position will work with many groups both within and outside RealNetworks including: Finance, Legal, HR. Executive Management, financial and tax auditors and international personnel.Responsible for day-to-day tax compliance, planning and identification of key issues and areas of risk with workable solutions. Oversee staff and ensure tax provision and disclosure elements of financial statements are accurate and complete. Support key corporate projects and identify hidden areas of potential tax savings and opportunities such as transactional tax, M&A cost reduction, and penalties and interest expense. Responsible for significant recurring and new tax planning and direct involvement with executives and corporate development teams on complex tax issues.Requirements include minimum 6 - 10 years of tax experience, with preference for a mix of Big 4 and Corporate environments.PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEssential Functions: % of Time1. Financial Statement Tax Provision and Disclosures – 15%2. Tax Compliance – 10%3. Tax Audits, International, Federal and State – 25%4. International – 25%5. Special Projects – 25%Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Minimum:General tax, GAAP taxes, general accounting and one tax specialtyPreferred:Experienced FAS1O9 in public company, general tax in all areas (state, federal, international), audit experience, planning experienceEducation, Certification, and/or Training:Minimum:BSIBA Finance or AccountingPreferred:MBA or MTExperience:Minimum:5 years combination Big 4 and industryPreferred:10-12 years combination Big 4 and industryRealNetworks, Inc. is proud to offer our full time employees an extensive benefits package; including vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401K, an employee stock purchase program and subsidized commuting options. Additional benefits include our charitable matching program, learning and development programs, employee wellness plans and more! RealNetworks is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

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