International Tax Jobs in California

We're tracking 50 live international tax roles in California.

Salary snapshot

$67k–$390k
Median $173k

Based on 41 live roles with pay data.

Seniority spread

  • Manager
    14
  • Director/Head of Tax
    8
  • Analyst
    7
  • Senior/Assistant Manager
    5
  • Senior Manager
    5

Active opportunities

50 live · updated hourly
Mercer Advisors logo

Tax Partner - UHNW (Orange County)

Mercer AdvisorsNewport Beach, California, United States$213k – $250k
Posted 5 days ago
SG

Manager/VP, Tax - Private Wealth

StepStone GroupSan Diego, California, United States …$162k – $180k
Posted 6 days ago
IL

Indirect Tax Lead

IXL LearningSan Mateo, California, United States$130k – $170k
Posted 1 week ago
IL

Indirect Tax Lead

IXL LearningSan Mateo, CA$130k – $170k
Posted 1 week ago
Brightvision logo

Corporate Tax Manager

BrightvisionNewport Beach, CA$138k – $173k
Posted 1 week ago
Treasury Wine Estates logo

Tax Manager

Treasury Wine EstatesNapa, CA, United States$125k – $143k
Posted 1 week ago
Exactera logo

Account Executive, International Tax

ExacteraSan Diego, California, United States$140k – $250kAI est.
Posted 2 weeks ago
D

Payroll Tax Manager

DatabricksMountain View, California, United States …$129k – $221k
Posted 2 weeks ago
Fox Point Recruitment LLC logo

Corporate Tax Manager-New Port Beach

Fox Point Recruitment LLCNewport Beach, California, United States$138k – $173k
Posted 2 weeks ago
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands) logo

[WEBTOON] Head of US Tax

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands)El Segundo, California, United States$180k – $240kAI est.
Posted 2 weeks ago
SpaceX logo

Sr. Tax Analyst

SpaceXHawthorne, California, United States$115k – $150k
Posted 3 weeks ago
Snowflake logo

Senior / Staff Analyst, Tax - Finance Analytics & AI

SnowflakeMenlo Park, California, United States$163k – $214k
Posted 3 weeks ago
AP

M&A Tax Manager

Ascend Partner FirmsIrvine, California, United States …$135k – $200k
Posted 3 weeks ago
Qualcomm logo

Senior Tax Analyst, Tax Planning

QualcommSan Diego, California, United States of America$88k – $132k
Posted 30+ days ago
AI

Director of Maneuver Dominance & Maritime, International Trade Compliance

Anduril IndustriesCosta Mesa, California, United States$220k – $292k
Posted 30+ days ago
A-Staffing logo

Sr. Manager, Corporate Tax -Japanese Bilingual (REMOTE OK)

A-StaffingTorrance, California, United States$140k – $200k
Posted 30+ days ago
SentinelOne logo

Senior Tax Analyst

SentinelOneMountain View, California, United States$124k – $171k
Posted 30+ days ago
R

Senior Director of Income Tax

RobinhoodMenlo Park, California, United States$199k – $300k
Posted 30+ days ago
Robinhood logo

Senior Director of Income Tax

RobinhoodMenlo Park, CA$255k – $300k
Posted 30+ days ago
W

Senior Manager, International Tax

WorkdayPleasanton, California, United States$155k – $274k
Posted 30+ days ago

About this market

Market context

International Tax professionals in California advise multinational corporations and individuals on complex cross-border tax issues, ensuring compliance with both federal (IRS) and state (FTB) regulations. This includes optimizing tax positions related to inbound and outbound investments, transfer pricing, and foreign reporting requirements.

California's unique 'worldwide combined reporting' (WWCR) methodology for corporate income tax (franchise tax) significantly impacts multinational corporations, often requiring the inclusion of foreign affiliates' income and apportionment factors in the California tax base. The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) oversees these regulations, with a corporate tax rate of 8.84% (unless qualified as a 'water's edge' filer). Compliance with this system involves intricate calculations and potential elective exclusions.

What's driving demand

  • Global Tech Industry Presence
  • Complex State-Level International Reporting (WWCR)
  • High Volume of Cross-Border M&A

Regulatory timeline

  • 2020-08-31FTB Issues Guidance on AB 85 Regarding Net Operating Loss (NOL) Suspension and Credit LimitationsEnacted
    source
  • 2020-03-27California Conforms to Federal Opportunity Zones, with ModificationsEnacted
    source

Credentials that matter

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)essential
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxationessential
  • Enrolled Agent (EA)nice to have

Skills & tools

Transfer Pricing DocumentationBEPS ComplianceASC 740Tax Treaty AnalysisForeign Tax Credit MaximizationCorptaxOneSourceTax Research Software (e.g., CCH, BNA)

Frequently asked

What is international tax in California?
International Tax professionals in California advise multinational corporations and individuals on complex cross-border tax issues, ensuring compliance with both federal (IRS) and state (FTB) regulations. This includes optimizing tax positions related to inbound and outbound investments, transfer pricing, and foreign reporting requirements.
How does international tax work in California?
California's unique 'worldwide combined reporting' (WWCR) methodology for corporate income tax (franchise tax) significantly impacts multinational corporations, often requiring the inclusion of foreign affiliates' income and apportionment factors in the California tax base. The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) oversees these regulations, with a corporate tax rate of 8.84% (unless qualified as a 'water's edge' filer). Compliance with this system involves intricate calculations and potential elective exclusions.
What credentials matter for California International Tax roles?
Employers most often look for: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation, Enrolled Agent (EA).
Which tools and systems appear in California International Tax job specs?
Commonly cited: Transfer Pricing Documentation, BEPS Compliance, ASC 740, Tax Treaty Analysis, Foreign Tax Credit Maximization, Corptax, OneSource, Tax Research Software (e.g., CCH, BNA).
What do California International Tax roles pay?
Across 41 live roles carrying pay data, salaries span $67k–$390k.
Who's hiring for California International Tax?
Live employer mix: In-house / industry 84%, Boutique / mid-tier 14%, Big 4 2%.
How many California International Tax roles are live right now?
50 live roles on taxjobs.ai.