Tax Director, Create Music Group
$180-215k
Music & media technology company
Job no longer available
Music & media technology company
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
$180-215k
201-500 employees
Company mission
To revolutionize the music industry and how the world hears their favorite songs by maximizing opportunities to monetize content across all platforms.
Role
Who you are
- 8-10+ years of a combination of experience within a public accounting firm and/or the corporate tax department of a multinational public company or growth/late-stage start-up
- Proficient understanding of U.S. income and indirect tax reporting matters
- Exposure and perspective on international tax laws and structuring
- Experience in M&A related tax positions and structuring
- Skilled in developing and executing tax planning and risk reduction strategies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, CPA a plus
What the job involves
- The Tax Director will lead Create’s internal tax function, coordinating with the Company’s 3rd party tax advisors and auditors
- This role will cover all areas of tax across the Company, including the U.S. and Non-U.S. income tax provision, U.S. and non-U.S. income tax compliance, indirect tax compliance and planning, transfer pricing, structuring of M&A and legal entities, and inter-company agreement maintenance and tax audit management. You will be working extensively with the Finance, Data, Legal and M&A teams
- Key leader on the Finance Team, reporting to the VP, Global Controller
- Own the quarterly / annual tax estimates and provision process and related tax journal entries in accordance with the preparation of our U.S. GAAP financial statement
- Oversee, coordinate with, and manage the Company’s 3rd party tax providers ensuring that all tax related issues are identified, communicated and resolved in a timely manne
- Continue to iterate and evolve effective and operationally sound tax strategies to reduce future tax burdens for each subsidiary and the consolidated company
- Own transfer pricing, internal management fees and intercompany agreements, identifiying strategies to reduce global tax burden
- Review all tax compliance prepared by the Company’s 3rd party tax providers
- Coordinate the tax review and audit process with the Company’s external financial statement auditors
- Independently research tax related topics, including federal, state, and international tax developments that impact the Company
- Maintain focus on potential tax legislative changes that will impact the company and brief relevant internal stakeholders on these matters
- Internally consult with other departments regarding the tax impact of new products, geographies, acquisitions, contract negotiations, significant transactions, etc
Our take
Create Music Group is a multifaceted music industry powerhouse. The company functions as a record label, distribution company and entertainment network, generating over 25 billion streams each month. It also provides support services to artists such as marketing, financial solutions and audience engagement tools.
The company has become such a key player in the music industry by leveraging digital platforms and social media for music distribution and artist promotion. It integrates advanced technology with a deep understanding of the music landscape, offering modern artists and labels the tools they need to succeed.
Recent funding has brought the company's value to over $1 billion. This funding will support its ambitious acquisition strategy and global expansion plans, positioning it to lead as an innovator in the rapidly evolving music landscape.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Mar 2026
$225m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Jun 2024
$165m
LATE VC
Total funding: $390m
Company HQ
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
Leadership
Jonathan Strauss
(CEO)Previously founded Edit Builder before co-founding Create Music Group in 2015.
Alexandre Williams
(COO)Previously a Content Manager at Label Engine.
Rich Billis
(CTO)Owner of Big Fish Recording. Previously the CEO of Label Engine as well as being a DJ/Music Producer.
Wayne Hampton
(CBO)Served as the Chief Business Officer of Create Music Group since co-founding the company in 2015.
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