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Director – International Tax

Director – International Tax

CompanyPalo Alto Networks
LocationSanta Clara, CA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMaster’s, JD
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive tax consulting, compliance, and reporting experience in Big 4 and US multinational corporate tax departments (Tech Industry preferred)
  • CPA, LLM, or JD highly desirable; active CPA license (MST or M.Acc. preferred) or bar admission (LL.M. in Taxation preferred) required
  • Deep US international tax expertise with a US-headquartered multinational corporation, thoroughly versed in ASC 740 principles
  • Excellent knowledge of federal income taxation of international operations and transactions
  • Strong analytical, research, organizational, and project management skills
  • Self-motivated, accountable, and collaborative
  • Capability to manage, develop, and mentor staff in a collaborative team setting
  • Proficient in Excel modeling, experienced with large data sets, pivot tables, tax preparation software (e.g., Corptax, OneSource)
  • Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Building, leading, developing, and mentoring a strong performing team of tax professionals
  • Developing and implementing comprehensive US international tax strategies that align with business goals
  • Advising on intercompany transactions, ensuring US compliance and tax efficiency in cross-border charges
  • Leading and conducting thorough tax research on complex US international tax issues
  • Having overall responsibility for US International tax provision purposes in compliance with ASC740
  • Managing and reviewing all U.S. international compliance forms and related disclosures
  • Monitoring international areas to identify and mitigate potential tax exposure
  • Liaising with and managing external accounting firms for US international compliance matters
  • Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the tax function
  • Keeping current on developments in global tax that may affect the business

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the tech industry preferred
  • MST or M.Acc. preferred
  • LL.M. in Taxation preferred