Senior Director, Tax

Tekion; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Snacks and beverages

Career growth opportunities

Open and transparent culture

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Tekion, on site in Pleasanton, California, seeks a senior global tax leader to define and execute the company’s international tax strategy, oversee tax operations and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, ASC 740, and BEPS requirements.

The role partners with executives to navigate M&A and expansions, while directing cross-border teams across time zones. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in corporate tax, a CPA or Master’s in Taxation, and deep ERP/tech experience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax, including extensive international exposure and leadership responsibility
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field; CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation preferred
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, ASC 740, OECD guidelines, global tax laws and transfer pricing principles

Responsibilities

• Defines and leads the company’s global tax strategy across jurisdictions
• Oversees Global Tax Operations including income tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing, and tax provision under ASC 740
• Oversees tax compliance, including preparing financial statements in US GAAP and SEC requirements
• Ensures compliance with local tax authorities and coordinates with external consultants for filings
• Manages a team across time zones (e.g., India) to deliver timely compliance and filings
• Advises executive leadership on tax implications of strategic initiatives, M&A and international expansions
• Ensures adherence to U.S. and international tax regulations (OECD/BEPS)
• Leads relationships with tax authorities, auditors and advisors to resolve complex issues
• Monitors evolving global tax legislation and positions the company accordingly
• Drives automation and transformation of tax processes to improve efficiency and mitigate risk
• Develops and mentors a high-performing global tax team and promotes collaboration

Skills

Global tax strategy

Tax leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

ERP systems

OneSource

SAP

Oracle

Transfer pricing

US GAAP ASC 740

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation

Tools

OneSource

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About Tekion:

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

This role is on site in Pleasanton, California

Job Introduction:

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Defines and leads the company’s global tax strategy, including planning, compliance, and audit defense across all jurisdictions.

• Oversees Global Tax Operations, including income tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing, and tax provision under ASC 740.

• Oversees overall tax compliance, including preparation financial statements in compliance with USGAAP and SEC requirements.

• Oversees compliance with local tax authorities, engages with external tax consultants for timely preparation and filing of tax returns.

• Ability to manage team in India and work across time zones to deliver timely compliance, reporting and filings.

• Advises executive leadership on tax implications of strategic business initiatives, M&A, international expansions, and entity structuring.

• Ensures full compliance with U.S. and international tax regulations, including OECD and BEPS requirements.

• Leads relationships with global tax authorities, external advisors, and auditors to manage and resolve complex issues.

• Monitors evolving global tax legislation and proactively positions the company for upcoming regulatory changes.

• Drives automation, standardization, and transformation of tax processes and systems to improve operational efficiency and risk mitigation.

• Develops and mentors a high-performing global tax team and promotes a culture of strategic thinking, compliance, and collaboration.

Basic Qualifications:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax, including extensive international exposure and leadership responsibility

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation required

• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, ASC 740, OECD guidelines, global tax laws, and transfer pricing principles

• Proven success in shaping enterprise tax strategies, leading global teams, and navigating complex audits

• Advanced knowledge of tax technologies and ERP systems (e.g., OneSource, SAP, Oracle)

• Exceptional executive presence, communication, and cross-functional leadership capabilities

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous stock options

• 100% employer-paid top-of-the-line medical, dental and vision coverage

• Great benefits including unlimited PTO, parental leave and free snacks and beverages

• The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley’s most dominant and successful companies

• Be part of an early stage, hyper-growth start-up with the opportunity to grow and prosper

• Work on the latest and coolest technologies - everything is home-grown and built ground-up

• A dynamic work environment with a strong sense of community and collaboration

• The open and transparent culture that encourages innovation, rewards performance and discourages hierarchy

• Exciting opportunities for career growth and development

Effective 4 Aug 2026, Current Tekion Employees should apply via the Internal Job Board in Ashby

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