Okta

Global Tax Manager

Okta$143K — $196K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA and/or JD required
  • BA/BS in accounting, finance or similar field
  • 5+ years in Big 4 and corporate tax environments
  • Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and international tax regulations
  • Proficient with tax software, especially OneSource Income Tax and Provision
  • Experience with AI tools in tax functions
  • Advanced Excel and analytical skills, including forecasting

Responsibilities

  • Lead quarterly and annual income tax provision process
  • Manage global income tax compliance and filings
  • Utilize AI tools and tax technology in daily tasks
  • Identify automation opportunities to enhance tax processes
  • Maintain SOX controls and documentation
  • Mentor and develop senior tax analysts
  • Work with external advisors and service providers
  • Coordinate on international tax issues and audits

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Generous paid leave policy including PTO and parental leave
  • Flexible hybrid working environment
Full Job Description
Okta is searching for a Global Tax Manager to join its Tax Compliance and Reporting team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong organizational, project management, and process improvement skills. The ideal candidate should be proficient in most areas of income tax compliance and reporting encountered by multinational technology corporations, and is excited to leverage AI and tax technology as a core part of how they work. The candidate should be comfortable identifying where AI and automation can improve accuracy, speed, and quality across the tax function. This role is hybrid with an onsite presence at our San Francisco office two days per week. What you will do: • Lead the quarterly and annual income tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness • Manage global income tax compliance, including preparation, review, and coordination with external advisors for U.S. federal, state, and international filings • Actively use AI tools (e.g., generative AI for research, drafting, and analysis) and tax technology platforms as part of day-to-day compliance and provision work, and help evaluate new tools to bring into the team's workflow • Identify and help implement opportunities to automate manual, repetitive tax processes, with a focus on improving efficiency and reducing reliance on outside providers • Design, maintain, and improve SOX controls and documentation • Mentor and develop Okta senior tax analysts through direct feedback • Manage external tax advisors and service providers, ensuring their performance to deliver high-quality outcomes • Maintain a strong working relationship with strategic business partners in Accounting, Internal Audit, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and Stock Compensation to accomplish Tax objectives • Coordinate with other tax team members on international, transfer pricing, and M&A tax issues as needed • Assist with managing income tax audits and notices • Provide tax advice with respect to corporate income tax issues • Assist with special tax projects as they arise, such as tax planning, legal entity rationalization, acquisitions, and new entity formation initiatives as needed • Stay current on income tax issues impacting the company, as well as emerging AI and technology tools relevant to tax Experience/Skills Required • CPA and/or JD • BA/BS degree in accounting, finance or similar discipline • Minimum 5 years working experience in a combination of Big 4 and corporate tax department with multinational operations. • Strong understanding of ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes, including provision review, uncertain tax positions, and global tax reporting • Proficiency with OneSource Income Tax and OneSource Tax Provision • Demonstrated fluency with AI tools and tax technology platforms, and genuine curiosity and a proactive approach in using them to improve how tax work gets done • Proven ability to drive completion of tasks requiring cross-functional collaboration • An ownership mentality with strong communication skills to communicate complicated tax issues to non-tax business partners in Finance and leadership, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • Advanced Excel and analytical skills including experience developing forecasting models and using tax forecasting tools Experience/Skills Preferred • Master of Taxation or other advanced degree preferred. • Hands-on experience using AI/generative AI tools for tax research, drafting, or analysis • Experience automating tax processes, especially tax provision process automation • Excellent organizational and project management skills • Strong understanding of accounting for income tax provisions under ASC 740 • Familiarity with federal, state, and international income tax concepts • Experience automating processes, especially tax provision process automation • Experience managing direct reports • Experience with Claude Code, Netsuite, and Equity Edge #LI-hybrid The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $143,000-$196,900 USD Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us. The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between: $128,000-$176,000 USD The Okta Experience • Supporting Your Well-Being • Driving Social Impact • Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.

About Okta

Okta is a leading provider of identity and access management solutions for enterprises. The company's cloud-based platform enables organizations to securely connect people and technology, providing secure access to applications and data from any device, anywhere, at any time. Okta's solutions are used by thousands of organizations worldwide, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Okta is committed to providing innovative solutions that help organizations stay secure and productive in today's digital world.
Learn more about Okta
Size
5,342 employees
Market Cap
$10.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$266.3 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+51.9%
Revenue
$835.4 million
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