Global Tax Strategy Director - AI-Driven M&A & Growth

Workday; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 259,000 - 389,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday is seeking a Senior Director of Global Tax Planning to lead our global tax strategy, cross-border structuring, and M&A execution. You will blend high-level strategic thinking with hands-on technical modeling to deliver tax efficiency and risk mitigation across a multinational footprint.

The role requires 15+ years of multinational tax experience, a CPA or JD, and a modern, AI-forward approach to tax workflows.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive corporate multinational tax experience combined with public accounting (Big 4 preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or JD required.
• Comprehensive expertise in global corporate income tax planning, international structuring, M&A, and post-merger integration.

Responsibilities

• Global Strategy & Structuring: design, implement, and govern the overall global corporate income tax planning strategy, including cross-border transactions, entity rationalization, and capital structuring.
• M&A & Integration: lead tax workstreams for domestic and international mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures from inception through post-closing integration to maximize tax synergies and mitigate operational risks.
• Hands-on Technical Modeling: lead the team in developing advanced tax modeling capabilities and perform US international and cross-border tax modeling for ETR projections.
• Global Regulatory Monitoring & Readiness: monitor global tax landscape, assess impact, and communicate rules to tax leadership for alignment and game plan development.
• Team Leadership & Development: supervise and optimize capacity of the planning team fostering technical excellence and accountability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: partner with tax leaders to integrate planning with provisions, disclosures, and filings; review tax positions for provision and compliance cycles.
• Trusted Advisor: engage as a leadership partner to understand tax impact of operations and address needs strategically.
• AI & Workflow Automation: drive AI-driven workflows and partner with BT to translate tax complexities into technical requirements.
• Executive Advisory: convert legislative changes into concise dashboards for the C-suite and tax leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Strategic partner

Scenario modeling

AI / automation

Cross-border teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or JD

Job description

Workday is seeking a Senior Director of Global Tax Planning to lead our global tax strategy, cross-border structuring, and M&A execution. You will blend high-level strategic thinking with hands-on technical modeling to deliver tax efficiency and risk mitigation across a multinational footprint.

The role requires 15+ years of multinational tax experience, a CPA or JD, and a modern, AI-forward approach to tax workflows.