Senior Tax Manager (San Jose)

Role

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Tax Manager to join our Tax department. This role is based in our San Jose, CA headquarters (in office Tuesday‑Thursday), reporting to the Senior Director, Tax. You will be responsible for leading Zscaler's North America income tax compliance process along with supporting the quarterly and annual global tax provision process. You will be heavily involved in shaping the tax department’s tax compliance policies and processes, while supporting the business needs of a fast‑growing company. This is an individual contributor role with oversight responsibilities for local and remote team members.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

• Prepare and review the US and Canada income tax compliance including the U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns and estimated taxes
• Prepare and review the monthly and quarterly U.S. indirect tax compliance including sales tax, use tax, gross receipts tax and property tax
• Manage the R&D tax credit and SRED credit studies with the support of external service providers
• Assist with the Company’s ASC 740 income tax provision for interim and annual income tax provisions, as reported in the Company’s SEC Form 10‑K/10‑Q filings
• Build cross‑functional relationships with the broader finance organization

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. You adapt to what’s needed, navigating seamlessly between high‑level strategy and hands‑on execution.
• You are a problem‑solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
• You thrive in ambiguity. You’re comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.
• You are a high‑trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.
• You champion simplicity. You are skilled at distilling complex problems, user needs, and technical concepts into clear, simple, and actionable plans. You are a precise communicator who brings clarity and focus to every interaction.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• 10+ years of related experience with a combination of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance; CPA license, Master’s degree or LLM preferred
• Extensive technical knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax; strong familiarity with ASC 740 preferred
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills to conduct thorough tax research and solve complex problems
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to communicate complex subject matter to leadership, peers and other levels in the company

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in a fast moving, high growth environment with ability to react quickly to unexpected challenges and opportunities
• Extremely organized and able to manage work requirements to meet reporting deadlines

Salary

$147,000 – $210,000 USD

Benefits

• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• In‑office perks, and more!

Pay Transparency

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.