Senior Director, International Tax
Job Description
THE AGENCY
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is a leading entertainment and sports agency, with globalexpertisein filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, brand management and consumer product licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforceidentifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world.
The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, form brand marketing services division, and launch a family office advisory practice, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbesfor 10 consecutive years, CAA represents more than 3,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of property sales and sponsorships, media advisory, brand consulting, venue development and strategic advisory, and executive search.
Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, London, Nashville, Munich, Shanghai, Beijing, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Singapore, Toronto, Denver, Charlotte, Jacksonville, and Atlanta, among other locations globally. For more information, please visit www.caa.com.
OVERVIEW
Creative Artists Agency is seeking an experienced Senior Director, International Tax to lead the execution of CAA’s international tax compliance and reporting obligations outside the United States. Based in London, this roleis responsible forensuringaccurate,timely, and scalable delivery of international tax compliance, tax accounting, and tax operations across EMEA, APAC, LATAM, and Canada.
This role is focused on tax operations, compliance, reporting, and process management, and will partner closely with the Senior Director, International Tax Strategy & Planning, whois responsible forinternational tax planning, structuring, transfer pricing, and strategic tax matters.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Own international tax compliance execution across EMEA, APAC, LATAM, and Canada including income tax returns, local tax filings, and other required tax reporting.
Lead international tax provision processes and local statutory tax reporting under U.S. GAAP and local GAAP, as applicable.
Manage quarterly and year-end international tax deliverables, including statutory accounts support and audit readiness.
Coordinate and oversee local advisors responsible for country-level filings, payments, and correspondence with tax authorities.
Manage international tax audits, inquiries, and notices in coordination with local advisors.
Maintain international tax calendars, workflows, and documentation standards acrossjurisdictions.
Ensure consistency, quality, andtimelydelivery of international tax workpapers, reporting packages, and documentation.
Serve as primary point of coordination for international tax operations with Finance and Accounting teams.
Support Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) requirements bymaintaininginternational tax processes, controls, and documentation.
Implement andmaintaintax processes and operational workflows to support a scalable global tax function.
Escalate technical, risk, and judgment matters to the Global Head of Tax and Senior Director, International Tax Strategy & Planning, asappropriate.
Leadership & People Management
Manage and develop international tax team members, including coaching, performance management, and career development.
Provide day-to-day oversight, prioritization, and coordination of work across internal staff and external advisors.
Establish clear responsibilities, timelines, and accountability acrossjurisdictionsand advisors.
Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented team environment between international finance and tax teams.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CTA, ATT, CPA or equivalent).
15+ years of relevant international tax experience, withsignificant experiencein global tax compliance, reporting, and tax accounting.
Experience managing international tax compliance and reporting across multiplejurisdictions.
Experience working with partnership and hybrid structures preferred.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP tax accounting and local statutory reporting requirements.
Experience coordinating with external advisors and managing outsourced compliance models.
Demonstrated leadership and people management experience.
Strong organizational and process management skills; ability to manage multiplejurisdictionsand deadlines.
Ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and other stakeholders.
Strong analytical and documentation skills with attention to detail.
Experience managing international tax audits preferred.
Familiarity with VAT and indirect tax compliance coordination preferred.
Familiarity with SAP preferred.