Tax Director

About the Company

Atari, one of the world's most iconic entertainment brands, is a pioneer in interactive entertainment. With operations spanning gaming, e-commerce, licensing, and hardware, Atari thrives at the intersection of innovation and legacy.

Responsibilities

• Own global tax compliance, corporate income tax (CIT), transfer pricing, and US state/sales/use tax across all global entities
• Manage indirect tax compliance on digital goods and electronically supplied services (EU VAT, UK VAT, GST, etc.)
• Own IP structuring, transfer pricing, and DEMPE analysis for Atari's franchises
• Identify and maximize global R&D tax credits and video game production incentives
• Manage the ASC 740 tax provision process and partner with FP&A on effective tax rate planning
• Lead defense of tax positions during US federal, state, and international audits
• Advise leadership on tax legislative developments, including OECD Pillar Two
• Support M&A diligence and integration from a tax perspective
• Manage Luxembourg parent-company tax positions and Euronext-listed disclosure obligations
• Establish group tax governance and risk frameworks appropriate to a listed company

Requirements

• 12+ years in corporate tax
• At least 3 years in gaming, SaaS, or digital media industries
• Deep technical fluency in international tax (transfer pricing, BEAT, GILTI, Pillar Two)
• Hands-on experience with automated tax engines like Avalara or Vertex
• Active CPA license required
• Experience operating within a group headquartered in a European holding jurisdiction
• Practical fluency in cross-border IP and royalty structuring

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Taxation (MST)
• Big 4 background with in-house transition experience