Senior Director, Global Tax Reporting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee Dropbox’s global direct tax reporting function across U.S. federal, state, and international jurisdictions.

• Formulate and implement a long-term strategy for the Global Tax Reporting division.

• Recognize emerging trends in tax, regulations, business, and technology, positioning the organization proactively to address future risks and opportunities.

• Create the operational model and organizational capabilities suited for Dropbox’s evolving business and global tax environment.

• Lead and nurture a high-performing team, setting priorities, accountability measures, succession plans, and fostering career development.

• Encourage innovation centered on AI and continuous process enhancement.

• Establish cross-functional collaborations across Finance and other business units, escalate risks, and convert complex tax issues into practical recommendations.

• Act as the technical leader in tax accounting.

• Direct quarterly and annual income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740.

• Manage current and deferred tax accounting, including effective tax rate analysis, deferred tax assets and liabilities, valuation allowance assessments, uncertain tax positions under ASC 740-10, and return-to-provision analyses.

• Prepare and assess tax-related disclosures for financial statements, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, earnings releases, and other SEC documents.

• Collaborate with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure timely and accurate financial closings and reporting.

• Analyze tax accounting implications of new legislation, accounting standards, regulatory changes, and business initiatives.

• Lead global direct tax compliance, encompassing U.S. federal, state, local, and foreign income tax filings, estimated payments, extensions, and tax account reconciliations.

• Supervise external service providers, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timeliness of their outputs.

• Promote enhancements in compliance processes, governance, documentation, and execution.

• Integrate AI, automation, and digital technologies into tax operations.

• Apply AI-enabled solutions in tax provision, compliance, forecasting, technical research, documentation, and reporting.

• Uphold governance, professional judgment, confidentiality, and internal controls regarding generative AI usage.

• Manage the global tax reporting control environment, ensuring SOX compliance.

• Confirm that processes, controls, and technical positions are well-documented, scalable, and audit-ready.

• Provide tax support for external financial statement audits and internal audit functions.

• Coordinate interactions with external auditors and tax authorities.

• Cultivate relationships with auditors, advisors, and regulatory stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• CPA certification and over 15 years of progressive corporate tax experience.

• More than 5 years of experience in leading and developing high-performing teams.

• Proven experience in managing global tax reporting and compliance for a multinational public company.

• In-depth knowledge of worldwide direct tax compliance, tax accounting, and financial reporting.

• Capability to identify and escalate risks, exercise sound judgment, and deliver practical, business-focused recommendations.

• Proficiency in building trusted cross-functional relationships and influencing senior stakeholders.

• Exceptional executive communication, organizational, and project management skills.

• Experience utilizing generative AI, automation, advanced analytics, and contemporary finance technologies to enhance tax operations and organizational efficiency.

• Preferred: Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, or MBA in Finance or a related field.

• Preferred: Experience with a Big Four public accounting firm.

• Preferred: Background in the technology or SaaS industry.

• Preferred: Familiarity with OneSource Tax Provision, OneSource Income Tax, Workiva, SAP, Oracle, Alteryx, or similar tax technologies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their families.

• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity.

• Employee stock purchase plan and retirement savings options.