Sr Manager, Tax

SailPoint; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SailPoint, the leader in identity security for the cloud enterprise, seeks a Sr Manager, Tax to lead SailPoint’s global tax function. You will oversee U.S. federal/state compliance, ASC 740 provision, international tax strategy, transfer pricing, and cross-border planning.

In this highly visible role you will partner with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, FP&A and external advisors to manage tax risk, support strategic initiatives, and ensure compliance across regions.

Responsibilities

• U.S. federal and multi-state corporate income tax compliance: tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments.
• International tax compliance and reporting for EMEA, LATAM, and APAC entities.
• ASC 740 income tax provision management under US GAAP; memo and disclosure work.
• Audit, tax authority inquiries, and defense strategies with external advisors.
• Monitor transfer pricing, intercompany structures, and cross-border planning.

Job description

SailPoint is the leader in identity security for the cloud enterprise. We empower the world’s largest organizations to unleash the business-enabling power of identity while bringing security risks into focus. At SailPoint, our success is driven by our culture and our core values—affectionately known as the Four I's: Innovation, Integrity, Impact, and Individuals. We foster a high-performing, collaborative environment where every team member is empowered to make a meaningful difference in the fast-paced cybersecurity industry.

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and strategic Sr Manager, Tax to join our tax team. In this highly visible role, you will lead and oversee core aspects of SailPoint’s global tax function, including U.S. federal and state income tax compliance, ASC 740 income tax provision, international tax strategy, transfer pricing, and cross-border tax planning.

As SailPoint continues its global expansion, you will partner closely with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, FP&A, and external advisors to ensure compliance, , manage tax risk, and support strategic corporate initiatives.

Responsibilities

U.S. Federal, State & Local Tax Compliance

• Manage and review the end-to-end U.S. federal and multi-state corporate income tax compliance process, including tax return filings, extensions, and estimated tax payments.
• Evaluate and model the tax impact of federal tax regulations and legislative changes (e.g., IRC Section 174, Section 163(j), BEAT, FDII, and state conformity updates).
• Oversee non-income tax compliance and advisory as needed, including state sales/use tax, property tax, and gross receipts taxes.

International Tax Compliance

• Oversee international tax compliance and reporting for non-U.S. legal entities across EMEA, LATAM, and APAC regions.
• Collaborate on intercompany transaction structures, transfer pricing policies, Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting, and intercompany service agreements.
• Monitor global digital tax regulations and global e-invoicing/e-reporting implementation requirements across operating jurisdictions.
• Provide tax input and strategic guidance on international transfers, entity rationalization, permanent establishment (PE) risk mitigations, and cross-border cash repatriation strategies.

Income Tax Accounting

• Manage the quarterly and annual global income tax provision processes (ASC 740) under U.S. GAAP, including return-to-provision reconciliations, tax reserve analyses (FIN 48/ASC 740-10), and valuation allowance assessments.
• Prepare clear technical accounting memos and financial statement disclosures (10-K / 10-Q tax footnotes) for internal leadership and external auditors.
• Ensure strong internal controls over financial reporting for all tax processes in compliance with SOX standards.
• Assist with management of federal, state, and international tax authority audits, inquiries, and routine notices.
• Assist with robust audit defense strategies and partner with external tax advisors minimize exposures and resolve disputes effectively.

Tax Controversy & Risk Management

• Assist with management of federal, state, and international tax authority audits, inquiries, and routine notices.
• Assist with robust audit defense strategies and partner with external tax advisors minimize exposures and resolve disputes effectively.