Tax Manager
AppLovinPalo Alto, CAPosted 24 February 2026
Job Description
<div class="content-intro"><h3><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>About AppLovin</strong></span></h3>
<p>AppLovin makes technologies that help businesses of every size connect to their ideal customers. The company provides end-to-end software and AI solutions for businesses to reach, monetize and grow their global audiences. For more information about AppLovin, visit: <a href="http://www.applovin.com/">www.applovin.com</a>.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To deliver on this mission, our global team is composed of team members with life experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that mirror our developers and customers around the world. At AppLovin, we are intentional about the team and culture we are building, seeking candidates who are outstanding in their own right and also demonstrate their support of others.</span></p>
<p>Fortune recognizes AppLovin as one of the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area, and the company has been a Certified Great Place to Work for the last four years (2021-2024). Check out the rest of our awards <a href="https://www.applovin.com/jobs/">HERE</a>.</p></div><p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px;">The Role</span></strong><br><span style="font-size: 14px;">AppLovin is looking for a driven Tax Manager with strong communication skills </span><span style="font-size: 14px;">to support our growing, global tax function. This role is ideal for someone who </span><span style="font-size: 14px;">thrives on ownership, enjoys partnering across teams, and is excited to </span><span style="font-size: 14px;">modernize and scale tax processes through technology. You’ll play a visible, </span><span style="font-size: 14px;">hands-on role in income tax accounting, consolidated income tax compliance, </span><span style="font-size: 14px;">and advancing the use of technology to improve efficiency and scalability. The </span><span style="font-size: 14px;">ideal candidate brings strong public company experience, deep ASC 740 </span><span style="font-size: 14px;">knowledge, and a mindset focused on automation and continuous improvement.</span><br></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px;">What You’ll Do</span></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Prepare quarterly and annual global tax provision, including effective tax </span><span style="font-size: 14px;">rate and tax reserve analysis, and financial statement disclosures in </span><span style="font-size: 14px;">accordance with ASC 740, US GAAP or other guidance</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Analyze and clearly communicate permanent and temporary differences, </span><span style="font-size: 14px;">valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, and effective tax rate drivers</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Prepare and support tax-related financial statement disclosures and </span><span style="font-size: 14px;">footnotes</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Partner proactively with internal stakeholders, including finance, </span><span style="font-size: 14px;">accounting, and legal teams, to gather necessary financial data and ensure </span><span style="font-size: 14px;">accurate tax reporting</span></span></p>
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<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Manage and/or review U.S. federal and state consolidated income tax </span><span style="font-size: 14px;">returns</span></span>
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<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Coordinate with external advisors on return preparation, audits, and tax</span><br><span style="font-size: 14px;">notices</span></span></li>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Oversee extensions, estimated tax payments, and compliance deliverables< ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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