[Hiring] Director, Tax @Smartsheet

Smartsheet; United States; Remote; USD 172,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Director of Tax, where your expertise will drive compliance and reporting for a dynamic tech firm. This role offers the opportunity to manage a small team and collaborate across functions to ensure adherence to tax laws. With a competitive salary and a focus on professional growth, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact. Enjoy the flexibility of a remote role while being part of a revolutionary team that values innovation and inclusivity. If you are passionate about tax and want to empower others, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

100% employer-paid medical/vision/dental coverage

401k Match

Flexible Time Away Program

Paid Volunteer Day

Parental Leave

Access to Udemy courses

Teleworking options

Company Funded Perks

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in tax accounting and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and income tax laws.
• 5+ years of people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal and state income tax compliance processes.
• Lead global tax forecasting and monitor tax legislation.
• Manage tax audits and improve tax compliance processes.

Skills

Tax Accounting

Compliance Management

People Management

Tax Legislation Knowledge

Tax Software Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA Certification

Tools

Tax Software

Financial Reporting Tools

Job description

Apr 29, 2025 - Smartsheet is hiring a remote Director, Tax. Salary: $172,500 - $221,250 usd. Location: USA.

Smartsheet is a tech company with a human story to tell. We’re here to empower teams to manage projects, automate workflows, and rapidly build new secure solutions, using simple no-code tools. We’re revolutionaries – so for us changing the way the world works is all in a day’s work.

Smartsheet is a tech company with a human story to tell. We’re here to empower teams to manage projects, automate workflows, and rapidly build new secure solutions, using simple no-code tools. We’re revolutionaries – so for us changing the way the world works is all in a day’s work.

Smartsheet is looking for an experienced tax professional to join our team as a Tax Director. The Tax Director will play a key role in managing Smartsheet’s income tax compliance and reporting and will work with cross functional teams to ensure that the Company is in compliance with applicable laws.

You will report to our VP, Tax & International Accounting. This role is remote eligible with a preference for Mountain or West Coast time zones.

You Will:

• Manage the federal and state income tax compliance processes including preparation of apportionment schedules
• Review consolidated income tax quarterly and annual financial statement calculations and related disclosures
• Lead the global tax forecasting process including tax expense and cash taxes
• Monitor tax legislation, court cases and rulings that may impact the company and implement changes in the business processes as necessary
• Manage tax audits including responding to audit queries and information requests
• Assist with process improvement activities related to the tax systems and compliance process
• Review monthly account reconciliations for income tax general ledger accounts
• Maintain documentation regarding internal tax processes and controls
• Manage and grow a small team of people and support development and hiring of new team members as we grow
• Assist with special projects as needed

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
• 10+ years experience in tax accounting and compliance including public accounting and experience in a large corporate tax department
• 5+ plus years of people management experience required with a record of leading, directing and coaching teams
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740, income tax laws, and the ability to research tax issues
• Experience with working with tax software and financial reporting tools

Current US Perks & Benefits:

• HSA, 100% employer-paid premiums, or Buy-up medical/vision and dental coverage options for full-time employees
• 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
• Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
• US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
• US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
• Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
• Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
• Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
• Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)

Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity.

US Base Salary Pay Range

$172,500—$221,250 USD

Get to Know Us:

At Smartsheet, we’ve created a place where everyone is welcome — people from all over the world, all backgrounds, all ages, all colors, and all beliefs working side by side. Here, everyone can make a difference and empower others to do the same. You’re encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match our job description—if your career path has been nontraditional, that will set you apart. At Smartsheet, we empower everyone, everywhere to change the way the world works—join us!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, and India. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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