International Tax Manager
San Francisco, CA • New York, NY • United States
Full Time
2 hours ago
Senior LevelFinanceWorldwide
Over $120K

USD per year

Job Description

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us! The tax team is a collaborative, high-impact group within Finance that partners closely with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and cross-functional leaders. As our International Tax Manager, you will play a key role in shaping Figma’s global tax strategy and compliance posture as we continue to scale internationally. This role will influence cross-border structuring, global expansion, and financial reporting, ensuring we grow thoughtfully and compliantly. This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.

What you’ll do at Figma:

  • Lead U.S. international tax planning and structuring initiatives, including M&A transactions, cross-border investments, expansion into new jurisdictions, and OECD Pillar Two readiness
  • Own U.S. international tax provision calculations under ASC 740, including GILTI, Subpart F, foreign tax credits, and related international components of quarterly and annual reporting
  • Lead U.S. international tax compliance and information reporting (e.g., Forms 5471, 8858, 8991–8993, 1118), partnering with external advisors to ensure accurate and timely filings
  • Be responsible for intercompany transactions and global transfer pricing policies to support compliance and operational efficiency
  • Monitor global tax legislative developments, model potential impacts, and communicate recommendations to finance leadership and cross-functional partners
  • Support tax-efficient repatriation strategies and other international tax planning initiatives
  • Serve as a technical resource for audits, special projects, and cross-functional tax matters

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

  • 6+ years of U.S. international tax experience, including Big 4 and/or in-house experience at a multinational company
  • Demonstrated experience applying ASC 740 and U.S. international tax rules (e.g., GILTI, Subpart F foreign tax credits transfer pricing) in a multinational environment
  • Experience preparing or reviewing U.S. international information returns including Forms 5471 and 8858
  • Experience preparing or reviewing international components of quarterly and annual tax provisions

While not required it’s an added plus if you also have:

  • Experience with OECD Pillar Two modeling readiness or implementation
  • Experience in a SaaS technology or high-growth company
  • Public company experience
  • Master’s in Taxation CPA license JD or LLM

At Figma one of our values is Grow as you go We believe in hiring smart curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

If based in Figma’s San Francisco or New York hub offices this role has the annual base salary range stated below. Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including but not limited to individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience potential impact scope of role) market demands specific work location The listed range is a guideline range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely pay range is localized according to employee work location by factor between 80% 100% of range Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information. Annual Base Salary Range: $127000 - $269000 USD

Remote Work Allowance

This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States. Figma offers a work from home stipend as part of its benefits package.

Employment Type

Full time

Experience Level

Senior level (6+ years U.S. international tax experience required)

Skills Mentioned

Technical Skills:

  • U.S. international tax planning & structuring
  • M&A transactions
  • Cross-border investments & expansion into new jurisdictions
  • OECD Pillar Two readiness/modeling/implementation
  • ASC 740 (U.S. GAAP accounting for income taxes)
  • GILTI (Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income)
  • Subpart F income rules
  • Foreign tax credits application
  • Quarterly & annual U.S. international tax provisions preparation/review
  • U.S. international information returns preparation/review (Forms 5471 & 8858)
  • Intercompany transactions management
  • Global transfer pricing policies compliance & operational efficiency support
  • Monitoring global tax legislative developments & impact modeling
  • Tax-efficient repatriation strategies

Tools/Frameworks:

  • OECD Pillar Two framework

Soft Skills:

  • Collaboration with Accounting FP&A Legal cross-functional leaders external advisors finance leadership partners
  • Communication of recommendations across teams
  • Technical resourcefulness for audits special projects cross-functional matters
  • Growth mindset ("Grow as you go" value)

Certifications/Education:

  • CPA license (preferred)
  • Master’s degree in Taxation (preferred)
  • JD or LLM (preferred)
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