Tekion

Senior Director, Tax

Tekion$180K — $220K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of corporate tax experience, particularly in international roles
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or Master's in Taxation required
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, ASC 740, OECD guidelines, and global tax laws
  • Experience in developing enterprise tax strategies and managing audits
  • Familiarity with tax technologies and ERP systems like OneSource, SAP, Oracle
  • Proven leadership skills with exceptional communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the global tax strategy from planning to compliance and audit defense
  • Oversee all aspects of Global Tax Operations including income and indirect tax
  • Ensure tax compliance and financial statement preparation aligns with USGAAP and SEC
  • Engage with external tax consultants for timely tax return filing
  • Manage a global team across time zones to ensure compliance and reporting
  • Advise leadership on tax implications for business initiatives and M&A activity
  • Monitor global tax legislation to position the company proactively

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with generous stock options
  • 100% employer-paid premier medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Unlimited PTO, parental leave, and complimentary snacks and beverages
  • Opportunity to collaborate with top professionals from successful Silicon Valley companies
  • Joining an early-stage, hyper-growth start-up with significant growth potential
  • Work with innovative, home-grown technologies
  • Dynamic work environment fostering community and collaboration
  • Open and transparent culture encouraging innovation and rewarding performance
  • Exciting career growth and development opportunities
Full Job Description

This role is on site in Pleasanton, California

Job Introduction:

Key Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Defines and leads the company's global tax strategy, including planning, compliance, and audit defense across all jurisdictions.
  • Oversees Global Tax Operations, including income tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing, and tax provision under ASC 740.
  • Oversees overall tax compliance, including preparation financial statements in compliance with USGAAP and SEC requirements.
  • Oversees compliance with local tax authorities, engages with external tax consultants for timely preparation and filing of tax returns.
  • Ability to manage team in India and work across time zones to deliver timely compliance, reporting and filings.
  • Advises executive leadership on tax implications of strategic business initiatives, M&A, international expansions, and entity structuring.
  • Ensures full compliance with U.S. and international tax regulations, including OECD and BEPS requirements.
  • Leads relationships with global tax authorities, external advisors, and auditors to manage and resolve complex issues.
  • Monitors evolving global tax legislation and proactively positions the company for upcoming regulatory changes.
  • Drives automation, standardization, and transformation of tax processes and systems to improve operational efficiency and risk mitigation.
  • Develops and mentors a high-performing global tax team and promotes a culture of strategic thinking, compliance, and collaboration.

Basic Qualifications:
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax, including extensive international exposure and leadership responsibility
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or Master's in Taxation required
  • Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, ASC 740, OECD guidelines, global tax laws, and transfer pricing principles
  • Proven success in shaping enterprise tax strategies, leading global teams, and navigating complex audits
  • Advanced knowledge of tax technologies and ERP systems (e.g., OneSource, SAP, Oracle)
  • Exceptional executive presence, communication, and cross-functional leadership capabilities


Perks & Benefits
  • Competitive compensation and generous stock options
  • 100% employer-paid top-of-the-line medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Great benefits including unlimited PTO, parental leave and free snacks and beverages
  • The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley's most dominant and successful companies
  • Be part of an early stage, hyper-growth start-up with the opportunity to grow and prosper
  • Work on the latest and coolest technologies - everything is home-grown and built ground-up
  • A dynamic work environment with a strong sense of community and collaboration
  • The open and transparent culture that encourages innovation, rewards performance and discourages hierarchy
  • Exciting opportunities for career growth and development


Effective 4 Aug 2026, Current Tekion Employees should apply via the Internal Job Board in Ashby

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