Senior Director, International Tax in London

THE AGENCY

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is a leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in 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 workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world.

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.

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 role is responsible for ensuring accurate, 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, who is responsible for international tax planning, structuring, transfer pricing, and strategic tax matters.

Responsibilities include but are 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 across jurisdictions.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and timely delivery 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 by maintaining international tax processes, controls, and documentation.
• Implement and maintain tax 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, as appropriate.

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 across jurisdictions and 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, with significant experience in global tax compliance, reporting, and tax accounting.
• Experience managing international tax compliance and reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP tax accounting and local statutory reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management experience.
• Strong organizational and process management skills; ability to manage multiple jurisdictions and deadlines.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and other stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills with attention to detail.

Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect.