M&A Tax Lead - Global Tech Integration

Jobs Paloaltonetworks; California (MO); On-site; USD 159,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a senior M&A Tax professional to partner with Corporate Development, leading tax diligence and advising on optimal structuring for complex deals. You will draft and govern tax parameters in inter-company agreements and transaction documents, and direct post-acquisition integration with Legal and Corporate Accounting.

The role requires 8–10+ years of M&A tax experience, strong ASC 740 and cross-border tax knowledge, and the ability to translate technical concepts for

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of progressive M&A tax experience in a multinational technology corporation.
• Deep expertise in M&A deal structures, buy/sell-side due diligence, and tax representations and indemnities.
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 740 principles to evaluate deal structures and post-close integrations.
• Experience partnering with Legal, Corporate Accounting, and Executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax due diligence workstreams for M&A and advise on optimal structuring.
• Draft, review, and govern tax parameters in inter-company and transaction documents.
• Direct comprehensive post-acquisition integration with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with compliance and international hubs on templates and form preparation.

Skills

M&A tax experience

Big 4 M&A

Subchapter C familiarity

GILTI/FTC knowledge

ASC 740 knowledge

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a senior M&A Tax professional to partner with Corporate Development, leading tax diligence and advising on optimal structuring for complex deals. You will draft and govern tax parameters in inter-company agreements and transaction documents, and direct post-acquisition integration with Legal and Corporate Accounting.

The role requires 8–10+ years of M&A tax experience, strong ASC 740 and cross-border tax knowledge, and the ability to translate technical concepts for