Director - US International Tax

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Job Description

Your Career

We are currently seeking an exceptional and highly experienced individual to fill the critical role of Director, US International Tax within Palo Alto Networks' Tax team. This pivotal position requires a proven US tax expert with profound expertise in US regulations and requirements, a thorough understanding of relevant tax laws, and the ability to offer strategic guidance on tax legislation and developments on a global scale.

In this role, you will be instrumental in building and designing the team and priorities, assuming the lead of strategic projects, driving US International provision compliance and reporting per ASC 740, and providing invaluable support for our global tax planning initiatives. You will lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of tax professionals, fostering a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Our ideal candidate is an accomplished leader in US International Tax, known for their strategic expertise. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and creative thinker, with outstanding communication skills. Furthermore, they thrive in collaborative settings, working seamlessly with cross-functional teams. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of talented and high-performing colleagues, all within a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This position is based in Santa Clara, California and expected to be onsite at least 3 days per week. It reports to the Senior Director, International Tax, Global Tax Planning and Tax M&A, and will continuously collaborate with the global tax team.

The International Tax team at PANW is a close-knit and dynamic group dedicated to establishing robust tax processes, frameworks, and systems that will drive the business forward during the upcoming phase of rapid expansion. Our primary objectives include establishing appropriate Tax policies and procedures, evaluating avenues to optimize our positions and achieve certainty, ensuring compliance across diverse geographical regions, meeting stringent reporting standards, evaluating the need for any tax reserves on our financial statements, and proactively preparing for audits to achieve our targeted tax objectives. We take pride in our collaborative and enthusiastic approach, eagerly anticipating the exciting growth phase ahead, and are fully committed to supporting our business teams in every conceivable manner.

Your Impact

• The Director, US International Tax will work with the tax team leadership to ensure compliance with tax regulations and optimize the company's global tax position, with a strong focus on US international tax matters. Key responsibilities include:
• Building, leading, developing, and mentoring a strong performing team of tax professionals, and playing a key leadership role within the Global Tax organization
• Developing and implementing comprehensive US international tax strategies that align with business goals, minimize liabilities, and optimize