Director, International Tax

About Zscaler

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. Our cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

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We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.

We’re seeking an experienced Director of International Tax to join our Global Tax team. Reporting to the VP of Global Tax, you will work with our Tax leadership team to optimize our global tax position. You will be based hybrid out of our San Jose, CA headquarters (with in-office work Tuesday-Thursday) and will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing comprehensive US international tax strategies that align with business goals, minimize liabilities, and optimize cash flow, including advising on acquisitions, new jurisdictions, and structuring global investments

• Advising on inter-company transactions, ensuring US compliance and tax efficiency in cross-border charges

• Leading and conducting thorough tax research on complex US international tax issues, engaging in special projects such as tax planning, M&A, and corporate initiatives

• Managing overall responsibility for US international tax provision in compliance with ASC740, including E&P, Subpart F, FDII, GILTI, and foreign tax credit calculations for quarterly and annual reporting

• Keeping current on developments in global tax that may affect the business, analyzing legislation, participating in modeling scenarios, and communicating tax-related information effectively to stakeholders

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• 15+ years of progressive tax consulting, compliance, and reporting experience in Big 4 and/or US multinational corporate tax departments (Tech industry preferred), including leading strategy, advising, driving, reviewing, and managing US international tax compliance, reporting, and planning

• Deep US international tax expertise with a US-headquartered multinational corporation; thoroughly versed in ASC 740 principles, with a strong understanding of international tax, Sub C, and transfer pricing concepts, rules, and regulations

• Excellent knowledge of federal income taxation of international operations and transactions, with the ability to lead the team in analyzing and responding to new tax statutes, regulations, rulings, and court decisions for planning and reporting

• Strong analytical, research, organizational, and project management skills, including tax modeling, quantitative tax analysis, and the ability to translate complex issues into clear, actionable insights for colleagues and management

• Self-motivated, accountable, and collaborative, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while working effectively as part of a high-performing team

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Significant, progressive experience advising U.S. and foreign multinationals on complex U.S. international tax matters, including outbound issues (e.g., GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, foreign tax credits, Section 367, income sourcing and characterization, entity characterization rules) and inbound issues (e.g., withholding taxes, FIRPTA, tax treaties, U.S. trade or business taxation)

• Deep understanding of U.S. international transactional tax issues and Subchapter C provisions (e.g., Sections 304, 368, 351, 355, 381-383)

• CPA, LLM, or JD is highly desirable

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The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Base Pay Range
$168,000—$240,000 USD

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Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

• Various health plans

• Time off plans for vacation and sick time

• Parental leave options

• Retirement options

• Education reimbursement

• In-office perks, and more!

Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.

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