Senior Director of Tax

Overview

This role is responsible for shaping and executing the global tax strategy. As Sr. Director of Tax, you will lead the tax function and drive compliance, risk management, and strategic planning across all global operations. You will partner with executive leaders to support long-term business goals and ensure strong financial execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term global corporate income tax and indirect tax strategies aligned with business growth, managing the effective tax rate, cash taxes, and tax risk.
• Own quarterly and annual global tax provision under ASC 740, including current and deferred taxes, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, and effective tax rate analysis.
• Ensure accurate tax-related SEC disclosures (10-K, 10-Q, proxy), including the income tax footnote, rate reconciliation, and MD&A discussion.
• Evaluate and apply new accounting and tax guidance; document technical positions in memos.
• Partner with Controllership, Legal, Investor Relations, and external auditors on disclosures, audits, and SOX controls over income taxes.
• Oversee U.S. federal, state and local, and non-U.S. income tax compliance; ensure timely and accurate filings globally.
• Own U.S. international tax positions and planning, including GILTI (NCTI), Subpart F, FDII (FDDEI), BEAT, and foreign tax credits.
• Monitor Pillar Two and global minimum tax developments and readiness.
• Own transfer-pricing policy and manage tax exposure across intercompany arrangements; partner with Controller on intercompany accounting, documentation, and elimination.
• Direct withholding, treaty, and permanent establishment analysis on cross-border flows.
• Identify and execute tax planning opportunities, including credits, incentives, and entity structuring; evaluate complex tax legislation changes to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Provide tax diligence, structuring, and integration support for M&A and financing transactions.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of four tax professionals; review provision, compliance, and technical work for accuracy and quality.
• Advise executive leadership on tax risk and the tax implications of business initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• 15+ years of progressive tax experience, including public accounting and in-house roles at a U.S. public multinational with at least five years of direct people management experience.
• Deep expertise in ASC 740 and SEC tax reporting, including drafting disclosures and working with external auditors.
• Proven ability to develop long-term tax strategy and to review and coach staff, ideally as a player-coach who stays close to technical work.
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and work well with cross-functional teams under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax topics to non-tax executives.
• Proven track record in a dynamic environment, comfortable leading through change.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading tax teams within a public SaaS or high-growth technology company.
• Proven track record of managing complex international tax structures and M&A transactions.
• Workiva platform experience.
• Master’s degree in Taxation (MST).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range in the US: $185,000.00 - $315,000.00
• Discretionary bonus typically paid annually
• Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
• 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will consider a range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.

Location

Remote workspace setup.

• Up to 10% travel required for strategic team meetings and corporate events.
• Supports employees in working where they work best—either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.