Senior Manager of Global Tax (Mountain View)

• Egnyte is seeking a hands-on Senior Tax Manager to own and scale our global tax function
• You will manage end-to-end tax strategy, financial reporting, and compliance infrastructure while supporting major corporate milestones
• Provision & Accounting: Prepare and own quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provisions with the help of outside consultants
• Income Tax Compliance: Oversee the global income tax compliance process. Coordinate with third-party providers, review final filings, and streamline workflows to accelerate timelines
• In-House Compliance: Prepare and manage Property taxes, local sales taxes, and FBAR filings directly in-house
• State Registrations: Manage state registrations in conjunction with external service providers; ensure all internal records provided to vendors are accurate and verify that reports are filed with the correct information
• Sales Tax Management: Manage automated sales tax systems (Avalara) to ensure company compliance. Reconcile and file all returns accurately, serving as the technical escalation point for customer billing tax queries
• Internal Controls: Establish, maintain, and enforce compliant internal control frameworks across all direct and indirect tax processes
• Transfer Pricing: Maintain global transfer pricing policies. Partner with external consultants on economic analyses and implement cost-plus adjustments to optimize tax positioning
• Strategic Planning: Proactively monitor federal, state, and international tax law changes to identify high-value opportunities, including R&D tax credits
• Audit Defense: Serve as the primary contact and defense lead for federal, state, and international tax audits to conclude engagements smoothly without material adjustments

Benefits

• Company equity depending on role and level
• Flexible hours and generous time off (RTO, Responsible Time Off) to help support your work-life balance
• Paid holidays and sick time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Maternal, Paternal, and Adoption Leave to help you grow your family
• Perks include discounted pet insurance, electronics, theme park tickets, travel, plus more
• Your own Egnyte account with lifetime access
• Gym, cell phone, and internet reimbursement
• Free well-being apps such as Calm, Ginger, and Spring Health for Guardian are offered
• Modern and collaborative offices

The ideal candidate balances high-level strategic oversight with execution, optimizing internal controls and partnering cross-functionally across the business.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical tax concepts into brief, actionable insights for executives and cross-functional teams

Technical Expertise

• Deep command of ASC 740, US federal/state corporate tax law, and international tax concepts (including transfer pricing)

Experience

8+ years of progressive corporate tax experience. A blend of ‘Big 4’ public accounting and in-house tech/SaaS company leadership is highly preferred.

Systems & Tools

• Familiarity with NetSuite, Salesforce, and automated sales tax compliance software (e.g., Avalara) is preferred

Proven Track Record

• Demonstrated experience navigating complex tax events, transaction readiness, R&D credit studies, and audit defense

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA license or Master of Science in Taxation (MST) is highly preferred