Director, Head of Global Transfer Pricing

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.

Our Approach to Work

We lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!

Job Description

Your Career

We are currently seeking an exceptional individual to fill the role of Head of Global Transfer Pricing within Palo Alto Networks' Tax team. In this pivotal position, you will play a critical role in building and designing the global transfer pricing team and priorities, assume the lead of strategic transfer pricing projects, manage global transfer pricing compliance and reporting, drive transfer pricing automation, and provide invaluable support for our tax planning initiatives. The Head of Global Transfer Pricing will possess profound expertise in transfer pricing regulations and requirements, exhibit a thorough understanding of relevant tax laws, and offer guidance on tax legislation and economic developments on a global scale.

Our ideal candidate is an accomplished leader in the field of transfer pricing, 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. It reports to the Senior Director International Tax, Global Tax Planning and Tax M&A, and will continuously closely 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 transfer pricing policies and procedures, evaluating avenues to achieve certainty including APAs, etc., 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 Head of Transfer Pricing is a crucial role in managing our company's transfer pricing strategies to ensure compliance with tax regulations and optimize the company's global tax position. Here are some key responsibilities for this role:

• Create, implement, and oversee prudently aggressive transfer pricing policies and strategies that align with the company's business operations and tax optimization goals
• Ensure the company complies with transfer pricing regulations in various jurisdictions where it operates - This includes preparing and filing transfer pricing documentation, country-by-country reporting, preparing for Pillar 2, and other compliance requirements
• Identify and assess transfer pricing risks associated with the company's intercompany transactions and recommend mitigation strategies to minimize potential disputes with tax authorities
• Collaborate with the Sr. Director International tax and other cross-functional teams to design and implement transfer pricing structures that support the company's overall business objectives while optimizing tax positions
• Provide strategic leadership to the transfer pricing tea