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Senior Director, Tax Operations

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hybrid senior full-time $232,000-$290,000 USD Santa Clara, California

First indexed 25 Oct 2026

Description

We are looking for a Senior Director, Tax Operations to join our team. This is a Hybrid (3 days a week, Santa Clara, CA) role, reporting to the VP of Tax in the Finance department.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead ASC 740 Global Provision: Direct the end-to-end quarterly and annual global income tax provision processes and related SEC disclosures (10-K/10-Q), ensuring the highest standards of financial accuracy.
  • Manage Compliance & Audits: Oversee the timely filing of U.S. Federal, State, and local tax returns, and act as the primary interface with tax regulatory authorities for audits.
  • Own SOX & Audit Controls: Develop, enhance, and maintain rigorous SOX control processes while managing external financial statement audits of the global income tax provision.
  • Support International Compliance: Coordinate critical international tax reporting requirements, including foreign tax credits, branch operations, CFC reporting, and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR).
  • Drive Automation & Scaling: Partner with cross-functional finance teams to implement technology, leverage ERP systems (SAP), and streamline tax reporting workflows.
  • Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams, with a dedicated focus on mentoring, active coaching, and driving the professional development of global tax professionals.

Requirements:

  • 15+ years of corporate tax experience with a proven track record combining Big 4 public accounting and large multinational corporate tax department leadership.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license with comprehensive subject matter expertise in US GAAP Tax Accounting (ASC 740).
  • Extensive technical proficiency in U.S. federal, state, local, and international tax laws, with proven experience coordinating tax provision processes across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Demonstrated experience leading, inspiring, and mentoring a high-performing global team of tax professionals.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency.
  • Master’s Degree in Taxation or LLM.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel tax modeling and hands-on experience with specialized tax provision software (e.g., Corptax, OneSource Tax Provision).
  • Strong working familiarity with large ERP platforms, preferably Net-Suite, and G-Suite collaboration tools.

Benefits:

  • Various health plans.
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time.
  • Parental leave options.
  • Retirement options.
  • Education reimbursement.
  • In-office perks, and more!
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