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About the role
We are seeking a high-urgency, forward-thinking Senior Director of Global Tax Planning to lead, elevate, and operationalize our global tax planning and M&A functions. This leader will be directly responsible for both high-level global strategy and hands-on technical modeling. We are looking for a seasoned professional with a good mix of industry and professional services firm experience with the skills to jump right in and make a difference. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive corporate multinational tax experience combined with public accounting (Big 4 preferred) experience, featuring deep expertise in foreign international tax, statutory financial experience and ASC 740 financial reporting
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. CPA or JD required
- Comprehensive expertise in global corporate income tax planning, international structuring, M&A transactions, and post-merger integration
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven track record of acting as a strategic partner to non-tax business leaders and translating complex technical tax concepts into commercial business insights
- Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing, aligning, and elevating distributed, cross-border teams across multiple time zones and locations
- An agile mindset with the organizational flexibility to pivot resources instantly when unexpected transactions occur, combined with a collaborative, team-player approach to breaking down departmental silos
More about this role
We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.
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