Sr. Director, Tax

Alteryx; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Director, Tax to lead its global tax function. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in international tax structuring and compliance, particularly within private equity-backed environments. The ideal candidate will drive tax efficiency while navigating complex regulations across multiple jurisdictions. This remote-friendly position offers the chance to influence tax strategies and collaborate with executive leadership, ensuring the company remains compliant and competitive in a rapidly evolving market. Join a culture that values inclusivity, innovation, and high performance.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Retirement Plans

Employee Discounts

Wellness Programs

Time Off

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive tax experience with a focus on US and international compliance.
• Experience in high-growth, private equity-backed technology companies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global tax strategy aligned with growth objectives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international tax laws.

Skills

International Tax Structuring

M&A Experience

Transfer Pricing

Tax Compliance

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or JD

Master’s in Taxation

Job description

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We’re looking for problem solvers, innovators, and dreamers who are searching for anything but business as usual. Like us, you’re a high performer who’s an expert at your craft, constantly challenging the status quo. You value inclusivity and want to join a culture that empowers you to show up as your authentic self. You know that success hinges on commitment, that our differences make us stronger, and that the finish line is always sweeter when the whole team crosses together.

Alteryx is searching for a Sr. Director, Tax. This position is remote-friendly.

Position Overview

The Senior Director, Tax will lead the company’s worldwide tax function, overseeing tax strategy, compliance, reporting, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions. This role is critical in managing the tax complexities of a private equity-backed, high-growth technology company with global operations. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in international tax structuring, M&A, transfer pricing, and ensuring tax efficiency while maintaining compliance with evolving regulations and partnering with outside sponsors and service providers.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute a comprehensive global tax strategy that aligns with the company’s growth objectives, international expansion, and private equity-backed structure.
2. Optimize tax efficiency across corporate structures, cross-border transactions, and entity rationalization in the U.S., EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.
3. Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and international tax laws, including corporate income tax, indirect tax (VAT, GST, sales tax), and employment taxes.
4. Implement and manage a global tax governance framework to minimize tax liabilities and drive maximum efficiencies.
5. Oversee transfer pricing strategy, ensuring compliance with OECD guidelines, BEPS Pillar Two, and local country regulations.
6. Assist in due diligence, structuring, and post-acquisition integration for mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions.
7. Oversee global tax provision (ASC 740) and reporting for financial statements, working closely with external auditors.
8. Manage the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns, including income, sales/use, property, and other applicable taxes.
9. Manage relationships with external tax advisors, Big 4 firms, and regulatory bodies.
10. Help advise executive leadership and PE sponsors on tax implications of exit strategies (IPO, M&A, recapitalization, or secondary transactions).
11. Implement automation tools and best practices to streamline tax compliance, provision reporting, and forecasting.

Qualifications

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, JD, or Master’s in Taxation preferred.
2. 12+ years of progressive tax experience, with a focus on US tax and international compliance.
3. Experience in a high-growth, private equity-backed, multinational technology company and/or Big 4 firm.
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex regulatory and accounting matters in a concise and clear manner for executive-level consumption.
5. Track record of managing multiple outside service providers and stakeholders in a high-growth/globally disbursed organization.
6. Deep knowledge of US federal, state, and international tax laws and regulations.

Compensation

Alteryx is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as your relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

The salary range for this role in the United States is $200,000 - $275,000.

Employees may also be eligible for a wide range of other benefits, such as a bonus or commission, medical, retirement, financial, wellness, time off, employee discounts, and others.

Interested? Learn more and apply today at alteryx.com/careers!

Find yourself checking a lot of these boxes but doubting whether you should apply? At Alteryx, we support a growth mindset for our associates through all stages of their careers. If you meet some of the requirements and you share our values, we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Benefits & Perks

Alteryx has amazing benefits for all Associates which can be viewed here.

For roles in San Francisco and Los Angeles: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Alteryx will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This position involves access to software/technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.