Director of EMEA Income Tax, Palo Alto Networks
3+ days a week in office
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
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Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
3+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Role
Who you are
- Our ideal candidate is an accomplished leader in 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
- 15+ years of progressive tax consulting, compliance, and reporting experience within Big 4 firms and multinational corporate tax departments (Tech Industry preferred)
- This includes extensive experience leading strategy, advising, driving, reviewing, and managing international tax compliance, reporting, controversy, and planning
- Deep international tax expertise with a US-headquartered multinational corporation, versed in US GAAP principles, and a strong understanding of international tax, transfer pricing concepts, rules, and regulations
- Excellent knowledge of income taxation of international operations and transactions, with the ability to lead the team in analyzing and responding to new tax statutes, regulations, rulings, and court decisions for planning and reporting
- Register Accountant or other recognized professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CTA, CPA) or equivalent European tax/accounting certification), or a Master's degree in Taxation/Law (LL.M. in Taxation)
- Strong analytical, research, organizational, and project management skills, including tax modeling, quantitative tax analysis, and the ability to translate complex issues into clear, actionable insights for colleagues and management
- Self-motivated, accountable, and collaborative, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while working effectively as part of a high-performing team
- Demonstrated capability to manage, develop, and mentor staff in a collaborative team setting
- Skilled in performing tax research using online tools (e.g., BNA, CCH) and consulting with external tax service providers and internal tax advisory team members
- Proficient in Excel modeling, experienced with large data sets and pivot tables, and passionate about technology and AI tool adoption
- Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- You have a passion for taxes; our organization has a real passion for cybersecurity
- You’re looking for a career with a more fulfilling mission
- If you’re seeking a financial challenge but with a worldwide impact, this is it
What the job involves
- We're seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Director, EMEA Income Tax to join our dynamic Tax team
- This pivotal role requires prior experience as the Head of Tax for EMEA or a similar leadership position within a US multinational group
- You'll bring a thorough understanding of relevant tax laws and the ability to offer strategic guidance on tax legislation and developments across a global scale
- You will report to the Senior Director, International Tax, Global Tax Planning, and Tax M&A, who is located in California, and continuously collaborate with our strong global tax team
- This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of talented and high-performing colleagues, all within a fast-paced environment
- As the Director, EMEA Income Tax, you will be instrumental in shaping our tax strategy and operations in the region
- You'll oversee all EMEA income tax matters, including planning, controversy and compliance, while serving as a strong partner to EMEA business leadership
- Build, lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of tax professionals, including two existing managers. Play a key leadership role within the Global Tax organization
- Develop and implement tax strategies that align with business objectives, aiming to optimize tax efficiencies across EMEA
- Create and maintain governance frameworks to ensure compliance with tax laws in these regions, working with executive and cross-functional teams to address compliance risks
- Serve as a key tax advisor to the business, drive business partnerships in the region and lead EMEA strategic projects
- Collaborate with the Global Tax team, EMEA accounting, finance, legal, and business teams, as well as outside service providers
- Providing strategic support on EMEA tax examinations and inquiries by local tax authorities
- Supporting global expansion by partnering with regional leadership, leading the tax research of local country and regional tax requirements and recommendations
- Assisting in M&A and post-transaction integration activities
- Proactively monitor and interpret global tax developments that may impact the business, analyzing legislation (including OECD, UN Tax Committee, and Pillar 2 initiatives), participating in modeling scenarios, and effectively communicating potential impacts and strategic adjustments to relevant stakeholders
- Assisting with corporate tax issues related to global mobility, including Permanent Establishment (PE) risks, and overseeing employment tax risks
- Contribute to the design and implementation of automated tools to drive efficiency and process improvements. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the tax function, leveraging technology and best practices
- Review of customer contracts for tax related items, aligned with our global policies and structure
- Support the company structure, including monitoring governance and the execution of DEMPE functions
- Collaborate closely with our Global Transfer Pricing team to implement, maintain and document our transfer pricing policies and practices in EMEA. This also includes participation in APAs we have or may seek in EMEA
- Assume overall responsibility for International income tax compliance and reporting of income tax
- Work closely with our Tax Compliance team to provide support and guidance on regulatory requirements, supporting the quarterly tax provision process, and ensuring accuracy in current and deferred tax provisioning across EMEA
- You'll also work closely with the accounting team to understand the provide a critical review of statutory accounts for any relevant tax matters
- Our Tax department deals with all aspects of taxes daily, supporting infrastructure, dealing in automation, and building elegant models and solutions to empower our business lines and solutions
Our take
With cyber threats evolving at lightening speed, businesses need robust solutions to protect their data and infrastructure. And the global cybersecurity market is projected to grow significantly, driven by increasing cyberattacks and the adoption of digital transformation initiatives. Because of this, companies are seeking security platforms that can address these challenges efficiently.
That's where Palo Alto Networks steps in, a frontrunner in the cybersecurity arena. It offers a suite of AI-powered security solutions designed to safeguard enterprises across various sectors. Its platforms, such as Cortex XSIAM and Prisma AIRS, integrate advanced threat detection, zero trust architecture, and real-time response capabilities so organizations are ready to manage and mitigate risks.
Its leadership is evident too, with impressive growth and strategic partnerships. Recently the company surpassed $1.5M in sales through the Google Cloud Marketplace, highlighting the demand for its innovative security solutions. Additionally, a collaboration with AT&T aims to enhance cybersecurity offerings, further solidifying its position in the market.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Sep 2022
$34m
SERIES A
May 2022
$11m
SEED
Total funding: $45m
Company benefits
- Healthcare: We value your health and provide options so you can choose what best supports your lifestyle and personal health goals. Various nationwide plans — including Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, VSP, and more — are available to you and your family. Our providers offer the flexibility you want and the coverage you need
- Wellness: With a large on-site gym and daily, instructor-led exercise classes at HQ in Santa Clara, Palo Alto Networks actively supports employee fitness. Our juice bar, Gym & Juice, features fresh juice blends, a quick and nutritious option pre- or post-workout. And our ongoing wellness speaker series highlights the latest trends in health and wellness
- Development: Professional development is serious business at Palo Alto Networks, where the Talent Development team offers 25+ courses to help employees boost their careers and develop leadership capability
- Financial: Most roles are eligible for equity grants, and we now offer new hires a quarterly vesting schedule right away. We want you to be fairly compensated and rewarded as soon as you make an impact – on our team, that happens immediately! And because we consider every employee a stakeholder in our long-term success, we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 24-month lookback. From life insurance to health savings accounts, we provide ways to help you protect and grow your wealth. Palo Alto Networks offers both traditional and Roth 401(k) options, along with a company match of 50% to a max annual amount of $1,000
- Time Off: In addition to paid corporate holidays, Flexible Time Off programs empower our employees to balance their work schedules with personal time off. We offer 12 weeks of full pay for medical leave and 6 weeks of full pay for parental leave. As a company with strong ties to the military and veterans, we also offer 26 weeks of full pay for military leave
- Perks: Our corporate discount program provides employees with significant discounts on merchandise, travel and entertainment. We offer many on-site perks at headquarters, including cafeterias, fuel service, dry cleaning service, EV charging stations, and a company store. We also provide complimentary drinks, fresh fruit, and snacks in break rooms across our campus to help everyone power through the day. Life at Palo Alto Network
Company HQ
Santa Clara, CA
Leadership
Nikesh Arora
(CEO & Chairman)Previously the President and COO at SoftBank, CBO at Google, and CMO at T-Mobile.
Nir Zuk
(Founder & CTO)Previously CTO at NetScreen Technologies, which was acquired by Juniper Neworks in 2004. They also co-founded OneSecure where they served as CTO and was the Principal Engineer at Check Point Software Technologies.
Lee Klarich
(CPO)Initially joined Palo Alto in 2006 as the EVP of Product Management and became CPO in 2018. Prior to this, they were the Director of Product Management at Juniper Networks and a Product Line Manager at NetScreen Technologies.
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