Global Tax Director

What you'll do:

• Oversee ZS's global tax compliance requirements. Design and lead function initiatives related to our global tax operating model to effectively manage the growing complexity of ZS's global footprint.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors to effectively manage ZS's tax risk and evaluate opportunities for tax efficiency. Oversee nexus studies, transfer pricing studies, sales tax and other local and indirect tax processes, and tax audits, with support from external tax advisors.
• Support ZS's corporate development and acquisition strategy through pre-acquisition due diligence and post-acquisition integration of tax compliance processes.
• Oversee the implementation and adherence to global tax compliance policies.
• Lead the evaluation of existing tax processes. Collaborate with functional and regional leads and other members of Finance to re-engineer the design of processes to increase their effectiveness and mitigate identified risks. Assess the current and future-state of tax processes and consider impacts on enterprise systems.
• Research business tax needs and collaborate with external tax advisors to convert compliance requirements into process-based solutions which are successfully realized with the system and resources available. Understand business processes and anticipate areas for adding value to the services the Finance team provides the organization.
• Supervise and mentor junior controllership team members as their professional development advisor. Actively participate in the development of controllership team members, provide coaching and assist in elevating the capabilities of direct reports and the controllership team as a whole.
• Lead and participate in other special projects as necessary.

What you'll bring:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, or related area; CPA preferred, but not required.
• 15+ years of relevant Corporate tax experience, either in a professional services firm or for-profit business.
• Exceptional structured thinking and communication skills- able to synthesize complexity into crisp, executive-ready recommendations and materials.
• Proven ability to drive stakeholder alignment and adoption/change, not just analysis.
• Experience in professional services environment highly preferred.
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach.

Perks & Benefits:

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS.

Hybrid working model:

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.

To complete your application:
An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

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