Senior Director of Tax

Salesforce, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Care

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings

Employee Assistance Programs

13 paid days off

Job summary

Salesforce, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of International Tax to lead high-impact cross-border tax initiatives and M&A tax work. You will report to the SVP of International Tax, M&A and Controversy, and drive planning, compliance, and controversy across regions.

You will mentor a global team (75+ professionals) and collaborate with Treasury, Accounting, and Legal to shape tax strategy and policy responses to evolving regulations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience combining Big 4 or law firm work with corporate tax department work.
• Strong technical knowledge of US international tax and broad non-US international tax understanding.
• Proven ability to lead high-impact international tax projects and mentor teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the SVP to assess opportunities, propose strategies, and drive tax planning.
• Lead international tax matters for M&A, including diligence and integration planning.
• Provide thought leadership and collaborates with regional teams across the globe.
• Work with the global tax team, including provision, compliance, indirect tax, and controversy.
• Research and analyze US international tax (GILTI, FDII, Subpart F, FTCs, repatriation) and non-US tax (Pillar I/II).
• Monitor legislative developments and recommend strategic responses.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Accounting, Legal and external advisers on diverse projects.
• Manage and mentor team members.

Skills

US international tax

Cross-border planning

M&A tax

Leadership / mentoring

Clear communication

Education

CPA, MST, JD or advanced tax credential

Job description

• Join Salesforce’s International Tax team, a group of more than 20 seasoned professionals across San Francisco, Dublin, Singapore, Hyderabad, Tokyo, and Sao Paulo. The team covers the full tax life cycle, from planning and implementation to reporting, compliance, and controversy. As Senior Director, you will report to the SVP of International Tax, M&A and Controversy, lead high-impact, high-value projects, and have a clear path to significant leadership growth
• Partner with the SVP of International Tax to assess tax opportunities and risks, make recommendations to the EVP of Global Tax, and execute tax planning strategies
• Lead international tax matters for M&A, including diligence and integration planning
• Provide thought leadership and collaborate with the international tax team across all regions
• Work with the global tax team (75+ professionals), including provision, compliance, indirect tax, and controversy, to provide support and leadership
• Research and analyze US international tax (e.g., GILTI, FDII, Subpart F, FTCs, reorganizations, repatriation) and non-US tax (e.g., Pillar I and II, OECD pronouncements, country-specific issues)
• Monitor legislative developments in the US and abroad, and recommend strategies in response
• Work with cross-functional teams (e.g., Treasury, Accounting, Legal) and external advisers on a variety of projects
• Manage and mentor team members

Benefits

• Medical Care
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• With 9 standard holidays and four floating holidays, you get a total 13 paid days off each year

You have a track record of cross-border planning and restructuring (e.g., taxable and non-taxable reorganizations, asset transfers, repatriation)You have led high-impact, complex international tax projectsYou have 15+ years of experience combining Big 4 accounting or law firm work with corporate tax department workYou have strong technical knowledge of US international tax and a broad understanding of non-US international taxYou have managed and mentored teamsYou communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writingYou hold a CPA, MST, JD, or other advanced tax or legal credentialYou have excellent organization and project management skills and build strong relationships