WHY BOX NEEDS YOUBox is looking for a seasoned and strategic Senior Tax Manager to lead our global tax function and serve as the primary owner of Box's tax compliance, provision, and planning programs. As a senior leader within the Controllership organization, you will manage a team of tax professionals and act as a trusted advisor to Finance leadership on all domestic and international tax matters - ensuring Box meets its obligations accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with our long-term business strategy.
This is a high-impact role for a tax leader who brings both deep technical expertise and strong people management skills. You will set the direction for the tax function, drive process modernization through AI-enabled workflows, and build a team culture grounded in precision, accountability, and continuous improvement - all while partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders to support Box's growth.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Lead, develop, and retain a team of tax professionals, establishing clear goals, providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback, and building a high-performing team culture aligned to Box's values.
- Own all aspects of federal, state, and international tax compliance, including oversight of corporate income tax returns, estimated tax payments, and related filings to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery.
- Direct the quarterly and annual income tax provision process (ASC 740), including review of tax accruals, deferred tax analysis, uncertain tax positions, and coordination with external auditors.
- Serve as a strategic tax advisor to Finance, Legal, and Business Operations, providing proactive guidance on transactions, new business initiatives, restructurings, and other matters with tax implications.
- Monitor evolving federal, state, and international tax legislation and regulatory developments, assessing their impact on Box and communicating recommended actions to senior Finance leadership.
- Oversee transfer pricing strategy and documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations across Box's global footprint and alignment with the company's intercompany policies.
- Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and tax authorities, including leadership of tax audits, controversy matters, and responses to government inquiries.
- Drive continuous improvement and implement AI-enabled workflows to increase the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of the tax function across compliance, provision, and planning activities.
WHO YOU AREWe are an AI-first company. This means you approach your work with a growth mindset and find ways to leverage AI to help make faster, smarter decisions that will 10X your impact at Box.
- You have 8+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including 3+ years in a people leadership role, ideally within a public technology company or Big 4 public accounting firm.
- You hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA and/or advanced degree (MST or JD) is strongly preferred.
- You have deep technical expertise in US federal and state corporate income tax, ASC 740 tax provision, and international tax concepts including transfer pricing, GILTI, and BEAT.
- You are a skilled communicator who can translate complex tax issues into clear, actionable guidance for non-tax audiences, including CFO-level and executive stakeholders.
- You have a demonstrated track record of building and developing high-performing teams, with a hands-on leadership style that balances strategic vision with operational execution.
- You are proficient with tax technology platforms and ERP systems (e.g., OneSource, SAP, or similar) and are energized by opportunities to modernize and automate tax workflows.
Box lives its values, with community and in-person collaboration being a core part of our culture. Boxers are expected to work from their assigned office a minimum of 3 days per week. Your Recruiter will share more about how we work and company culture during the hiring process.
At Box, we believe unique and diverse experiences benefit our culture, our products, our customers, our company, and our world. We aim to recruit a passionate, high-performing workforce that reflects the world we live in. If you are head-over-heels about this role but unsure if you meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply!
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Box is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual base salary (or OTE if commissionable role) is dependent upon factors such as: knowledge, skill level, experience, and work location. This role is also eligible for equity and benefits. For more information, check out our benefits and perks.
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Chicago Pay Range
$168,500-$210,500 USD
