Barracuda · 4 hours ago
Director, Global Tax
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$156K/yr - $208K/yrBarracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. They are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Director of Global Tax to lead their worldwide tax function, overseeing tax strategy, compliance, and operations across multiple jurisdictions while supporting business growth and private equity objectives.
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Responsibilities
Lead the global tax function, including direct and indirect tax strategy, compliance, and operations
Build and mentor a high-performing tax team, fostering collaboration and professional growth
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on tax implications of strategic decisions
Engage with executive-level management to negotiate critical matters such as cross-border tax structures, audit settlements, transfer pricing positions, and M&A transaction terms. Ensure favorable outcomes that balance compliance, risk management, and shareholder value
Develop and execute comprehensive global tax strategies aligned with corporate objectives and develop robust plans for cash tax savings
Advise on tax implications of business decisions, transactions, and new initiatives
Identify and mitigate tax risks through robust governance and proactive planning
Oversee VAT, GST, HST, and sales/use tax compliance and planning across jurisdictions
Implement processes and technology to manage indirect tax obligations efficiently
Ensure timely and accurate federal, state, and international income tax filings
Maintain strong internal controls and documentation for all tax activities, including SOX compliance
Manage ASC 740 tax provision and uncertain tax positions
Forecast annual effective tax rates and global cash taxes to support FP&A and budgeting
Drive automation and adoption of tax technology tools to enhance efficiency and reporting
Implement continuous process improvements to streamline global tax operations
Oversee global tax audits, ensuring accurate documentation and effective risk management
Qualification
Required
Experience in leading a global tax function, including direct and indirect tax strategy, compliance, and operations
Ability to build and mentor a high-performing tax team
Experience serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on tax implications of strategic decisions
Experience engaging with executive-level management to negotiate critical matters such as cross-border tax structures, audit settlements, transfer pricing positions, and M&A transaction terms
Ability to develop and execute comprehensive global tax strategies aligned with corporate objectives
Experience advising on tax implications of business decisions, transactions, and new initiatives
Ability to identify and mitigate tax risks through robust governance and proactive planning
Experience overseeing VAT, GST, HST, and sales/use tax compliance and planning across jurisdictions
Ability to implement processes and technology to manage indirect tax obligations efficiently
Experience ensuring timely and accurate federal, state, and international income tax filings
Ability to maintain strong internal controls and documentation for all tax activities, including SOX compliance
Experience managing ASC 740 tax provision and uncertain tax positions
Ability to forecast annual effective tax rates and global cash taxes to support FP&A and budgeting
Experience overseeing global tax audits, ensuring accurate documentation and effective risk management
Ability to drive automation and adoption of tax technology tools to enhance efficiency and reporting
Experience implementing continuous process improvements to streamline global tax operations
Benefits
Equity, in the form of non-qualifying options
High-quality health benefits
Retirement Plan with employer match
Career-growth opportunities
Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits
Volunteer opportunities
Company
Barracuda
Barracuda is a leading global cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats for all size business.
Founded in 1999
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$61MKey Investors
Menlo VenturesPalomar Ventures
2007-09-17Acquired
2005-10-17Series Unknown· $15M
2003-04-08Series C· $20M
Leadership Team
Hatem Naguib
Chief Executive Officer
Fleming Shi
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2024-04-24
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