Sr Director, Tax

Company: Elastic
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: January 24, 2025

Job Description:

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale - unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data - securing and protecting private information more effectively - Elastic's complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.What is The Role:As the Senior Director, Global Income Tax, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the income tax process of a rapidly scaling software business with multinational operations. This position offers the opportunity to lead the development and implementation of critical income tax processes and controls, contributing to the company's tax provision process in a fast-paced, scaling environment.What You Will Be Doing:

• Take ownership of the global income tax provision and US GAAP accounting for taxes, overseeing both international and domestic tax functions.
• Manage tax compliance in conjunction with statutory reporting in foreign countries, focusing on local tax compliance with particular emphasis on US and EU-based countries.
• Lead transfer pricing planning and administration for existing and new entities and locations, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Plan, design, and monitor tax controls, ensuring robust processes and compliance measures are in place.
• Implement tax planning initiatives into the Company's tax provision and effective tax rate, collaborating with third-party advisors.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of technical tax regulations for the US and foreign operations, including US federal tax and GAAP accounting.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of tax accounting principles and regulations across various jurisdictions, staying updated on the latest developments and best practices.
• Manage and review the tax provision and reporting aspects of mergers & acquisitions, internal reorganizations, financial instrument issuances and settlements, and other specialty areas.
• Review month-end and quarter-end balance sheet reconciliations for income tax accounts.
• Preparation of global cash tax forecast and analysis.
• Drive process transformation and automation initiatives to increase the efficiency of tax accounting processes.
• Collaborate closely with Corporate Accounting, Financial reporting, and other business partners to stay informed about tax regulations, business transactions, and accounting developments that impact income tax.
• Manage tax forecasts and Non-GAAP tax rate projections.
• Oversee the external financial statement audit of the income tax provision and the maintenance of SOX controls.
• Mentor and develop tax staff and identify ways to improve existing processes that enhance the team's experience, knowledge, and efficiencies.
• Adoption of new tax software and implement processing changes as required.What You Bring:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in taxation or accounting.
  • CPA certification is preferred.
  • A minimum of 15 years of related experience in tax.
  • Expertise in US and foreign tax regulations and experience with global tax matters.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in developing an internal team while managing outside consultants.
  • Strong knowledge of tax accounting principles and regulations in various jurisdictions.
  • Able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Tax provision software experience preferred.Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People:As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you're looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn't matter if you're just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.We strive to have parity of benefits across regions, and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.
    • Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
    • Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
    • Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
    • Generous number of vacation days each year
    • Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
    • Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
    • Embracing parenthood with a minimum of 16 weeks of parental leaveDifferent people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission.Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws; view posters linked below: Poster; Poster; Poster and (Poster)Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other country export controls and licensing requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the Donetsk People's Republic ("DNR"), and the Luhansk People's Republic ("LNR"). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. Please note that national origin and/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with Elastic.Please seefor our Privacy Statement.Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary. This role does not have a variable compensation component.The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. In select locations (including Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, the San Francisco Bay Area CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below.These ranges represent the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the ranges may be modified in the future.An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program. Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being.The typical starting salary range for this role is:$200,400-$316,900 USDThe typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is:$240,300-$380,200 USDJob Code#LI-MLS

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