Senior Director, International Tax

Overview

A high-growth SaaS organization is seeking a Senior Director of International Tax to lead global tax strategy, planning, compliance, and risk management. This role is a key member of the finance leadership team and partners closely with executive stakeholders to optimize the global tax position and support international expansion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global tax strategy aligned with corporate growth, international expansion, and entity structure optimization
• Provide strategic guidance on SaaS-specific tax matters, including revenue recognition and indirect tax implications
• Drive tax planning initiatives to optimize effective tax rate (ETR) and cash tax outcomes
• Advise executive leadership and Board members on tax implications of key business decisions and regulatory changes
• Oversee global tax compliance across income tax, indirect tax (VAT, GST, sales/use), and withholding taxes
• Ensure accurate and timely tax provisions and financial reporting in accordance with ASC 740
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and global tax authorities
• Maintain strong internal controls over tax reporting and compliance processes
• Lead transfer pricing strategy in line with OECD guidelines; design and implement policy enhancements as needed
• Support cross-border operations, including permanent establishment risk mitigation and tax-efficient structuring
• Monitor global tax developments and assess business impact
• Lead tax diligence, structuring, and integration activities for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments
• Partner with corporate development and legal teams to evaluate tax risks and opportunities in transactions
• Support post-acquisition tax integration and optimization strategies
• Oversee global indirect tax strategy, including nexus, VAT/GST compliance, and digital marketplace regulations
• Ensure compliance with evolving digital taxation frameworks affecting SaaS and subscription models
• Collaborate with billing, product, and finance teams on tax-sensitive pricing and product decisions
• Identify and mitigate global tax risks, including audit and controversy management
• Establish scalable tax processes, systems, and governance frameworks to support growth
• Ensure compliance with SOX-like internal control standards
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing global tax team
• Drive automation and process improvements using tax technology and data analytics
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with finance, legal, FP&A, treasury, and operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required; MST or JD/LLM (Tax) preferred
• Significant progressive tax experience, including leadership roles in multinational SaaS or technology companies
• Combination of public accounting and in-house corporate tax experience preferred
• Deep expertise in U.S. and international tax, including transfer pricing, indirect tax, ASC 740, and relevant tax codes (e.g., Sections 174 & 382)
• Proven experience supporting high-growth, private equity-backed, or public SaaS environments
• Strong track record in M&A tax structuring, diligence, and integration
• Experience with modern tax technologies and ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Vertex, or Avalara
• Strategic thinker with ability to operate hands-on and build scalable processes in a dynamic environment
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Pet Insurance
• Dependent, Spousal, and Domestic Partner coverage available
• Up to $1,000 Company HSA Contribution
• Medical, Dependent Care, and Limited FSA Accounts
• Income Protection and Replacement - 100% Company Paid
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible PTO
• 401(k) with company match

Location

• United States (US)