Tax Director

One Identity is seeking an experienced Tax Director to lead the global tax function for their mid-market software company, overseeing tax strategy, compliance, planning, and reporting across multiple jurisdictions. The role requires deep expertise in U.S. and international tax, especially within SaaS/software business models.

Location: United States

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s global tax strategy to support business objectives, international expansion, and operational efficiency.
• Provide strategic tax guidance to executive leadership on corporate structure, product strategy, transfer pricing, cross-border operations, and emerging tax regulations.
• Evaluate tax impacts related to mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and new market entry.
• Oversee timely and accurate filing of all federal, state, and international income and indirect tax returns.
• Manage global VAT/GST/sales tax obligations, including nexus analysis, registration decisions, and ongoing compliance.
• Ensure documentation and processes align with global tax requirements and internal control expectations.
• Lead quarterly and annual tax provision processes under ASC 740.
• Coordinate with Accounting to ensure accurate tax disclosures in financial statements and audit materials.
• Maintain strong internal controls and SOX-compliant processes (as applicable).
• Design, implement, and maintain global transfer pricing policies aligned with business operations.
• Oversee preparation of transfer pricing documentation and defend methodologies as needed.
• Collaborate with global finance teams to ensure consistent and compliant tax practices across regions.
• Manage federal, state, and foreign tax audits, notices, and inquiries.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and evaluate business impacts, communicating relevant updates to executive leadership.
• Assess and implement tax technology tools to improve accuracy, automation, and scalability.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing tax team or network of external advisors.
• Partner closely with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, HR, and business units to support tax-efficient decision-making.
• Champion tax awareness across the organization and support cross-functional initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including significant exposure to international tax.
• Expertise in U.S. federal and state tax, ASC 740, and multinational tax considerations.
• Experience in the SaaS or software industry or other complex, IP-driven business models.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.