Director - Tax Operations
$159,520–$255,300 year
On-siteSan Jose, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead domestic and international tax projects, transfer pricing, and tax planning, including tax due diligence, structuring, and modeling for internal reorganization and M&A transactions. Own the company's transfer pricing policy and defense, manage audit defense across federal, state, and foreign jurisdictions, and serve as the primary point of contact for tax authorities. Drive tax planning initiatives, credits and incentives strategy, and monitor global legislative developments like Pillar Two. Partner with cross-functional teams including Accounting, Finance, Legal, and Treasury to analyze tax implications of international operations and structural changes. Maintain SOX internal controls over tax processes and lead process improvement initiatives using tax technology. This role reports to the Sr Tax Director and requires a CPA with 12+ years of experience in high-tech California. Compensation ranges from $159,520 to $255,300, with eligibility for RSUs, RCUs, and cash bonuses.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, or a related field
- Master's in Taxation or J.D./LL.M.
- CPA
- 12+ years of relevant tax experience
- High-tech industry experience in California
- Substantial hands-on experience leading M&A tax due diligence and structuring, from deal evaluation through post-close integration
- Deep, hands-on experience with transfer pricing strategy, documentation, and defense of intercompany positions under audit
- Proven track record managing and defending federal, state, and foreign tax audits and controversy matters, including direct interaction with tax authorities
- Deep technical knowledge of international tax law, transfer pricing principles, and U.S. federal and state income tax law
Desired Qualifications
- Master's in Taxation or J.D./LL.M. a plus
- ideally including time at a Big 4 accounting firm as well as significant in-house industry experience
- Experience with SAP
- Experience with OneSource tax software
- Strong tax research skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and clearly communicate conclusions and recommendations to senior leadership
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax audiences and to executive stakeholders
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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