Tax Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the global tax provision, including quarterly and annual ASC 740, current and deferred taxes, effective tax rate (ETR), uncertain tax positions, return-to-provision reconciliations, and income tax disclosures for the 10-Q and 10-K.

• Oversee outsourced providers for US federal and state income tax compliance, encompassing extensions and estimated payments.

• Prepare and review data packages, workpapers, and tax returns.

• Manage audits related to US federal, state, and local taxes, while also providing support for audits in foreign jurisdictions.

• Contribute to global tax planning with a focus on EMEA and APAC regions.

• Assist in global tax reporting, coordinating efforts with outsourced providers or local accounting teams.

• Support the Company’s mergers and acquisitions initiatives.

• Provide assistance on US international tax matters affecting the provision and return, including GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, BEAT, foreign tax credits, withholding, and Pillar Two readiness.

• Maintain SOX 404 controls over income tax, ensuring workpapers are audit-ready, and act as the primary contact for external auditors regarding tax issues.

• Drive improvements and automation within provision and compliance workflows, including sourcing tax data from the ERP system.

• Manage, mentor, and develop 1–2 tax professionals.

⛳️ Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in corporate income tax, with significant experience managing a global ASC 740 provision in a multinational corporation.

• Practical experience in US federal and state compliance, including oversight of outsourced preparers.

• Knowledge of US international tax, including GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, and foreign tax credits.

• Direct experience in supporting or leading income tax examinations.

• Experience with public company reporting and strong SOX documentation practices.

• Proactive in taking ownership and resolving issues independently.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with accounting, legal, treasury, FP&A teams, and business units, as well as external advisors and auditors.

• Capable of working independently while managing competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• CPA and/or a master's degree in taxation is preferred.

• Experience in a Big-4 firm is preferred.

• Familiarity with tax provision software and major ERP systems, including NetSuite, is preferred.

• EMEA tax experience is preferred.

• Experience with US telecommunications tax matters, including FUSF, E911, regulatory surcharges, and state and local telecom taxes, is preferred.

• For US positions, candidates must meet applicable work authorization requirements; 8x8 participates in E-Verify.

🏝️ Benefits

• Certain roles are eligible for discretionary merit increases, bonuses, and/or stock options.

• Certain positions have the potential to earn variable compensation incentives based on defined plan terms and the employee's role.

• Equal employment opportunities are provided.

• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.