Tax Director

Overview

One Identity is an award-winning security software provider offering a broad selection of solutions that solve some of the most common and most challenging IT security problems. Part of the One Identity Software group, One Identity solutions eliminate the complexities and time-consuming processes often required to govern identities, manage privileged accounts, and control access. Our solutions enhance business agility while addressing IAM challenges within on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The combined entity delivers a complete portfolio of market-leading Identity Access Management, Privileged Access Management, and Identity Governance solutions. Now, customers can achieve identity-centric security with trusted, proven technology in each major category.

We are seeking an experienced Tax Director to lead the global tax function for our mid‑market software company. This role oversees all aspects of tax strategy, compliance, planning, and reporting across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in U.S. and international tax, understands the complexities of SaaS/software business models, and is capable of building scalable tax processes to support continued global growth.

Responsibilities

Tax Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute the company’s global tax strategy to support business objectives, international expansion, and operational efficiency.
• Provide strategic tax guidance to executive leadership on corporate structure, product strategy, transfer pricing, cross‑border operations, and emerging tax regulations.
• Evaluate tax impacts related to mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and new market entry.

Tax Compliance

• Oversee timely and accurate filing of all federal, state, and international income and indirect tax returns.
• Manage global VAT/GST/sales tax obligations, including nexus analysis, registration decisions, and ongoing compliance.
• Ensure documentation and processes align with global tax requirements and internal control expectations.

Tax Accounting & Reporting

• Lead quarterly and annual tax provision processes under ASC 740.
• Coordinate with Accounting to ensure accurate tax disclosures in financial statements and audit materials.
• Maintain strong internal controls and SOX‑compliant processes (as applicable).

International Tax & Transfer Pricing

• Design, implement, and maintain global transfer pricing policies aligned with business operations.
• Oversee preparation of transfer pricing documentation and defend methodologies as needed.
• Collaborate with global finance teams to ensure consistent and compliant tax practices across regions.

Audit & Risk Management

• Manage federal, state, and foreign tax audits, notices, and inquiries.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and evaluate business impacts, communicating relevant updates to executive leadership.
• Assess and implement tax technology tools to improve accuracy, automation, and scalability.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing tax team or network of external advisors.
• Partner closely with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, HR, and business units to support tax‑efficient decision‑making.
• Champion tax awareness across the organization and support cross‑functional initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including significant exposure to international tax.
• Expertise in U.S. federal and state tax, ASC 740, and multinational tax considerations.
• Experience in the SaaS or software industry or other complex, IP‑driven business models.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Preferred

• CPA, JD, or Master’s in Taxation.
• Experience in both public accounting and corporate in‑house roles.
• Familiarity with revenue recognition, indirect tax for software/SaaS, and tax technology tools.
• Experience supporting M&A tax structuring and integration.

What Success Looks Like

• Scalable, efficient global tax operations aligned with business growth.
• Accurate, no‑surprise tax reporting and strong audit outcomes.
• Proactive tax planning that informs business strategy and reduces risk.
• Strong relationships across the organization and effective leadership of internal/external tax resources.

Company Description 

One Identity enables organizations of all sizes to better secure, manage, monitor, protect, and analyze information and infrastructure to help fuel innovation and drive their businesses forward. With team members around the globe, we intend to continue to grow revenues and add value to customers.

When you join our team, you will have the opportunity to build and develop products at a scale few others can provide. Our product portfolio serves a large base of customers, and we are addressing the strategic imperatives for enterprise businesses. Working with some of the most talented employees the industry has to offer, we provide enhanced career opportunities for team members to learn and grow in a rapidly changing environment.

Why work with us?

-Life at One Identity means collaborating with dedicated professionals with a passion for technology.

-When we see something that could be improved, we get to work inventing the solution.

-Our people demonstrate our winning culture through positive and meaningful relationships.

-We invest in our people and offer a series of programs that enable them to pursue a career that fulfills their potential.

-Our team members’ health and wellness are our priority, as well as rewarding them for their hard work.

One Identity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: One Identity is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at One Identity are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. One Identity will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. One Identity encourages applicants of all ages.

Come join us. For more information, visit us on the web at One Identity Careers | Explore Opportunities with the OI Team

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