International Tax Director

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Posted Sep 16, 2026

Remote · US Full Time
$157.1K – $300.6K/yr

Overview

This role involves leading global international tax strategy, planning, and risk management for a high-growth, technology-driven business. The position partners closely with the VP of Tax, senior finance leaders, and cross-functional teams to drive international tax planning, transfer pricing, Pillar Two readiness, and support strategic initiatives including M&A and global expansion.

This is a people manager role reporting to the Vice President, Tax.

Responsibilities

  • Lead global international tax strategy and planning, including cross-border structuring, financing, and legal entity optimization to support business expansion and growth
  • Partner with the VP of Tax on tax planning and implementation across M&A, international tax, transfer pricing, and global business expansion matters
  • Own Pillar Two and broader OECD/BEPS initiatives; assess impacts, design and implement structures and processes to manage effective tax rate, and ensure timely compliance and reporting
  • Manage and oversee international tax audits, including transfer pricing examinations and information requests; coordinate responses, manage advisors, and drive defensible positions aligned with business operations
  • Design, implement, and maintain global transfer pricing policy, including methodologies, documentation, and intercompany pricing for IP, services, and cost sharing
  • Prepare and maintain intercompany agreements and allocations aligned with operational reality and tax planning objectives
  • Oversee key US international tax calculations, including GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, foreign tax credit limitations, withholding taxes, and global minimum tax calculations
  • Monitor and analyze existing and proposed tax legislation (US and foreign), including Pillar Two rules, digital services taxes, and other developments impacting the organization’s global footprint; communicate implications and recommended actions to leadership
  • Advise business and cross-functional teams (Legal, Finance, Corporate Development, Product Teams) on initiatives, contracts, withholding tax matters, and customer agreements, ensuring alignment with tax strategy and compliance
  • Collaborate with tax provision and compliance teams and the broader accounting organization to operationalize planning initiatives and support accurate reporting and forecasting
  • Lead tax due diligence and structuring for acquisitions, investments, and new market entries; develop integration and post-acquisition tax roadmaps
  • Develop and maintain scalable models to analyze effective tax rate, cash tax impacts, and scenario planning for international tax strategies; communicate findings to executive stakeholders
  • Manage external advisors and consultants to ensure practical, high-quality advice and efficient execution across jurisdictions
  • Drive continuous process improvement in global tax governance, documentation, and controls

Requirements

  • 15+ years of relevant international tax experience, including hands-on leadership in audits, transfer pricing, global structuring, Pillar Two/BEPS, and planning for multinational enterprises
  • JD, Masters, or CPA
  • Experience with US international tax (Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, foreign tax credits), OECD BEPS, Pillar Two regimes, and common cross-border planning strategies
  • Experience leading tax audits and controversies, including managing advisors, coordinating cross-functional responses, and communicating outcomes to senior leadership
  • Experience designing and managing transfer pricing policies, intercompany agreements, and documentation across multiple jurisdictions
  • Experience structuring and planning for cross-border M&A, integrations, and global expansion, including legal entity and IP migration planning
  • Experience with financial modeling, tax models, sensitivity analyses, and scenario planning tools

Preferred Qualifications

  • Significant experience in the technology or SaaS sector
  • Experience in both public accounting/consulting and in-house corporate tax roles within the technology or SaaS sector
  • Direct experience implementing Pillar Two rules and global minimum tax regimes in one or more major jurisdictions
  • Experience with ERP and tax technology tools supporting provision, compliance, and transfer pricing
  • Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to work independently, multitask, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to quickly align business objectives with tax strategies and effectively communicate tax requirements to non-tax stakeholders
  • Strong analytical capabilities and judgment, with a practical, business-oriented approach to risk and opportunity
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting complex topics to senior executives and cross-functional partners
  • Experience managing and developing team members, with a commitment to inclusive leadership

Compensation & Benefits

Wage Transparency / Base Salary Ranges

Pay for this position is based on factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

  • California: $186,100.00 - $300,550.00 base salary
  • Illinois, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Minnesota: $178,900.00 - $252,700.00 base salary
  • Washington, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York (including NYC metro area): $178,900.00 - $262,825.00 base salary
  • Washington DC: $178,900.00 - $262,825.00 salary
  • Ohio: $157,100.00 - $221,900.00 base salary

Bonus and Equity Eligibility

  • Bonus: Non-sales roles are eligible for a company bonus plan, calculated as a percentage of eligible wages and dependent on company performance.
  • Stock: Eligible to receive Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Benefits

Options may include:

  • Paid Time Off and paid company holidays based on region
  • Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption, or foster care placement
  • Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment
  • Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions
  • Learning and Development: coaching, online courses, and education reimbursements
  • Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events

Location & Work Authorization

Remote Work Designation

  • Remote: Employee is not required to be in or near an office frequently and works from a designated remote work location for the majority of the time.

Work Authorization Notice

  • Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

States Not Eligible for Employment

  • This position is not eligible for employment in: Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

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