Ciena · 5 hours ago
Director, Tax Provision & Compliance
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$174K/yr - $250K/yr
12+ years expCiena is a global leader in high-speed connectivity committed to a people-first approach. The Director will lead the tax provision and compliance team, overseeing U.S. and foreign income tax processes while collaborating with internal partners to optimize tax structures and ensure compliance.
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Responsibilities
Own the preparation and review of the quarterly and annual tax provision in compliance with ASC 740, FIN 18, and other related standards
Manage all aspects of global income tax reporting, including deferred tax assets/liabilities, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, and effective tax rate calculations
Support documentation and tax research for income tax strategies, policies and positions
Support forecast modeling with respect to future effective tax rates and cash taxes in collaboration with FP&A
Oversee the preparation and filing of federal and state tax income tax returns
Ensure timely and accurate return-to-provision reconciliation adjustments
Partner with key teams to prepare tax disclosures for SEC filings (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q) and other financial statements
Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory changes, assessing their impact on the organization's tax positions and financial statements
Lead process optimization initiatives, including evaluating and implementing tax technology tools for greater efficiency and accuracy
Maintain SOX-compliant internal controls related to tax reporting and compliance
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to tax staff, managing performance and fostering professional development
Represent the tax team in discussions with external auditors, advisors, and relevant authorities as needed
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of tax professionals to maximize their performance and career growth, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration
Support the business on ad-hoc tax inquiries and various non-income tax analyses and filings on an as-needed basis
Manage and oversee income tax audits and inquiries, working closely with external advisors and internal stakeholders to address and resolve issues
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressive tax experience, with expertise in ASC 740, SBC, Section 174, R&D tax credits and tax compliance
Background in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and/or corporate tax in a multinational public company
Strong understanding of global tax compliance and reporting issues
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and manage a large-scale tax provision and compliance function
Expert-level knowledge of U.S. GAAP, international tax principles, and related reporting requirements
Proven track record of process improvement, including the use of tax technology to drive efficiencies
Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Excellent analytical thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills
Demonstrated ability of cultivating talent, fostering both technical excellence and interpersonal growth
Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and team building skills
Preferred
CPA and/or MST (Master's in Taxation) strongly preferred
Background in public accounting (Big 4 preferred)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Vacation time
Paid Family Leave
Company
Ciena
Ciena collaborates with customers to unlock the strategic potential of their networks and and change the way they perform and compete.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1997-02-07IPO
1995-12-01Series C
1994-12-01Series B
Leadership Team
Gary Smith
President & CEO
Kevin Kimberlin
Co-Founder
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