International Tax Manager

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale. Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. The Samsara Tax Department strives to be a best-in-class tax function that manages core tax processes efficiently while continuously adding value across the business. We are looking for an International Tax Manager to own the foreign subsidiary tax provision and U.S. international tax compliance, including Forms 5471 and 8858, Subpart F, GILTI, FDDEI and BEAT, as well as international compliance across the Americas region (direct tax), including Canada and Mexico. S. quarterly close between domestic and international, so that the international provision and compliance work runs alongside domestic return preparation and helps us accelerate our time to file. You will partner closely with the Senior Tax Manager and the domestic provision and compliance manager on a combined provision and tax return, work with the VP of Tax on key projects, and serve as the day-to-day contact for our outside tax advisors. The ideal candidate is technically strong, comfortable managing advisors, and eager to turn complex international tax rules into clear, practical guidance and efficient processes. You will also lead special projects such as FDDEI analysis, BEAT modeling, transfer pricing coordination, automation, and international tax planning. This is a great opportunity to help shape how we scale and automate international tax at Samsara! This role reports to the Senior Tax Manager. This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US except Alaska, Austin Metro, Boulder Metro, California, Chicago Metro, Connecticut, Dallas Metro, Denver Metro, Houston Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Seattle Metro, and Washington, D.Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely. The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers. Own the international portion of the quarterly U.S. close, including the foreign subsidiary tax provision, in partnership with the domestic provision and compliance team. S. international tax return compliance, including Forms 5471 and 8858, Subpart F, GILTI, FDDEI, and BEAT calculations. Work with outside tax advisors on Forms 5471 and 8858 and international technical work, so international compliance progresses alongside domestic return preparation and shortens our time to file. Support Americas regional direct tax compliance, including Canada and Mexico: coordinate data gathering, review local corporate income tax filings and statutory reporting prepared by external advisors, and track filing deadlines. Partner closely with the Senior Tax Manager and the domestic provision and compliance manager to deliver a combined provision and tax return, including provision-to-return true-ups. Lead special projects, including FDDEI analysis, BEAT modeling, transfer pricing coordination, automation, and international tax planning. Serve as the first point of contact for transfer pricing, coordinating with external advisors and internal stakeholders on intercompany arrangements, documentation, and year-end adjustments, with high-level oversight from Tax leadership. Research and document international tax technical positions, and communicate recommendations clearly to the Senior Tax Manager, VP of Tax, and finance partners. Gather and review foreign subsidiary financial and tax data from Accounting and Finance teams, and ensure accuracy and timeliness of inputs to the provision and returns. Support tax audits and notices related to international matters: gather documentation, prepare workpapers, and coordinate responses with advisors. Identify opportunities to improve controls, documentation, and workflows, and drive automation of international provision and compliance processes. Work closely with external tax advisors on research, compliance, and special projects. Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices. S. international tax experience in public accounting, in-house at a company, or a combination of both Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field S. international tax compliance, including Forms 5471 and 8858, Subpart F, and GILTI Experience working with outside tax advisors Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, with the ability to work with large data sets and build tax models Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical tax concepts to non-tax business partners Big 4 experience in a tax compliance or return preparation team Experience with international tax planning and structuring Exposure to transfer pricing, including documentation and intercompany agreements Exposure to Canadian and Mexican direct (corporate income) tax compliance requirements Experience with tax provision and compliance software Interest in using automation and AI tools to improve tax processes The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. This role is also eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditions. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. Flexible Working At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact. Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. We use Tofu, a fraud detection tool, to validate the authenticity of applications and protect against identity fraud. 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