NETGEAR · 4 months ago
Global Head of Tax
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expNETGEAR is a dynamic and fast-evolving public networking technology company seeking a strategic and technically strong Global Head of Tax to lead their global tax function. This role involves overseeing global tax strategy, compliance, reporting, and planning to ensure the company's growth and financial performance.
Assistive TechnologyElectronic Design Automation (EDA)Information Technology
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a forward-looking global tax strategy aligned with the company’s business model (e.g., product sales, services, subscriptions)
Advise executive leadership on tax implications of business decisions, pricing models, product launches, and geographic expansion
Structure and support IP ownership and legal entities to optimize global tax footprint
Oversee accurate and timely preparation of U.S. federal, state, and international tax filings
Lead quarterly and annual income tax provisions and related SEC disclosures under ASC 740
Ensure SOX compliance and maintain internal controls over tax-related processes
Manage and support global transfer pricing strategy for intercompany hardware sales and services
Monitor international tax developments, including BEPS 2.0, Pillar Two, and digital services taxes, and assess their impact on the company
Ensure proper tax treatment of cross-border operations, royalties, and services revenue
Manage global tax audits and maintain proactive relationships with tax authorities and external advisors
Minimize tax risk through documentation, policy development, and defensible tax positions across jurisdictions
Lead and grow a high-performing tax team
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Sales on global initiatives
Serve as a business partner in M&A due diligence and integration for tax structuring and compliance
Manage relationships with external tax advisors and consultants
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CPA and/or Master's in Taxation preferred
15+ years of progressive tax experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role at a public company or Big Four firm
Deep understanding of ASC 740, global tax structuring, and the tax treatment of physical goods, embedded software, and cloud services
Familiarity with international supply chains, manufacturing, and distribution entities from a tax perspective
Preferred
Prior experience in the networking, hardware, or broader tech sector
Hands-on and solutions-oriented leader comfortable in a lean organization going through transformation
Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and tax provision/compliance tools
Strong communication skills and ability to simplify complex tax issues for executive stakeholders
Experience managing tax planning in the context of channel distribution and multinational go-to-market models
Company
NETGEAR
We turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bryan Murray
CFO
Andrew Kim
Chief Legal Officer, SVP Corporate Development, Corporate Secretary
Recent News
2025-02-25
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