Senior International Tax Manager

Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting‑edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place. Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real‑world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real‑time problem‑solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Core Responsibilities US International Tax & Reporting (Strategic Oversight) US Outbound Review: Partner with the US international tax compliance team to provide technical oversight and review of US tax attributes, including Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, and FTC calculations. Compliance Management: Act as the lead for the international compliance lifecycle; review Forms 5471, 8858, and 1118 prepared by the compliance team to ensure technical accuracy. Provision Coordination: Manage the US international tax portion during the quarterly provision process, ensuring a seamless ASC 740 quarterly workflow. Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) Optimization: Collaborate with other team members to analyze and substantiate foreign tax credits, ensuring proper documentation is maintained for US reporting. Global Strategy & Strategic Projects Expansion & M&A: Lead tax workstreams for LATAM market entries, entity rationalization, and post‑acquisition integration. Quantitative Modeling: Build and maintain US international tax models and quantitative analyses to support M&A, structuring, and cash repatriation scenarios. Intercompany & Cross‑Border Efficiency: Advise on intercompany transactions, ensuring US tax compliance and operational efficiency in cross‑border charges. M&A & Restructuring: Conduct research and technical analysis on complex transactional issues, including Section 367, entity characterization, and post‑acquisition integrations Cross‑Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Treasury, Legal, and Finance on cash repatriation strategies and intercompany financing. LATAM Tax Oversight (Consolidated) Regional Lead: Act as the primary Point of Contact for LATAM income tax matters. Controversy & Audit: Manage local tax examinations and inquiries, developing defense strategies to mitigate regional tax risks. Operational Excellence: Monitor local tax law developments (indirect and direct) and advise on the impact. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or Law. US CPA or JD/LLM strongly preferred. Experience: 7-10 years of progressive international tax experience (Big 4 and Tech industry). Technical Proficiency: Solid understanding of US International Tax principles (outbound focus). Advanced Quantitative Skills: High proficiency in Excel modeling and analyzing large datasets to support tax planning scenarios. Technical Research: Proven ability to leverage online research tools (e.g., Bloomberg Tax/BNA, CCH) to translate complex new tax statutes, regulations, and court rulings into clear, actionable insights. Functional knowledge of Brazilian, Mexican, and other major LATAM tax systems is a plus. Experience with SAP (or similar ERP) and tax provision software is a plus. Soft Skills: A "self‑starter" mentality with the ability to translate complex foreign tax concepts into actionable insights for US‑based leadership. Compensation Disclosure The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com‑missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here. $148,000.00 - $241,000.00/yr Our Commitment We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr