Tax Director

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

📋 Description

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

• Oversee outsourced service providers for compliance with US federal and state income taxes, including extensions and estimated payments.

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

• Manage US federal, state, and local tax audits, and provide support for audits in foreign jurisdictions.

• Contribute to global tax planning, particularly in EMEA and APAC regions.

• Assist with global tax reporting by collaborating with outsourced providers or local accounting teams.

• Support the Company’s M&A efforts.

• Address US international tax matters related to 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 and ensure workpapers are audit-ready.

• Act as the primary liaison for external auditors regarding tax matters.

• Promote process improvements and automation throughout provision and compliance workflows, including sourcing tax data from ERP systems.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• More than 15 years of experience in corporate income tax.

• Significant experience managing a global ASC 740 provision within a multinational organization.

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

• Experience in US international tax matters, such as GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, BEAT, and foreign tax credits.

• Direct experience in supporting or leading income tax examinations.

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

• Capability to take initiative and resolve issues independently.

• Ability to collaborate across various departments, including accounting, legal, treasury, FP&A, and the business, as well as with external advisors and auditors.

• Proficiency in working independently and managing competing deadlines in a dynamic environment.

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

• Experience with a Big-4 accounting firm is preferred.

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

• Experience with EMEA tax matters is preferred.

• Knowledge of US telecommunications tax, including FUSF, E911, regulatory surcharges, and state and local telecom taxes, is preferred.

• For positions based in the US, participation in the E-Verify program is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary merit increases.

• Bonus and/or stock options for eligible roles.

• Sales variable compensation incentives for qualifying positions.

• Equal employment opportunities for all.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.