Director, US Tax

The purpose of this position is to be accountable for executing on tax vision and strategies, establishing tax policies and procedures, and for managing the tax operations and reporting for Cohesity.  This includes oversight of the US ASC 740 tax provision, including modeling.  Support all departments including sales, legal, etc. Responsible for managing all US-based tax filings. Manages and develops tax staff to improve capabilities, competencies, staying current on tax changes, and overall impact to the organization.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Leads the Financial Audit regarding all tax matters and Tax Related Accounts.
• Accountable for setting domesitc tax strategies, establishing tax policies and procedures, and for leading all aspects of companies tax requirements and reporting.
• Accountable for representing the Companies in federal, state, local, and internal tax audits, and in negotiations with applicable tax authorities, and for defending the Companies tax positions.
• Responsible for effective and clear communication with respect to tax policies and procedures (as well as other financial matters) across the Company.
• Partners with Operations/Corporate Function leaders to ensure that tax considerations are appropriately coordinated into new business initiatives.
• Manages and mentors direct reports and develops team to improve capabilities and proficiencies.
• Maintains key relationships with Finance Function, Other Corporate Functions, Operations, regions and countries.
• Works with SCC in developing and adherence to transfer prices and document practice in accordance with International Standards.
• Ensure tax compliance in intercompany transactions with US and foreign subsidiaries.

Qualifications:

• 10 or more years of relevant tax experience. Experience with a Big 4 firm AND a large corporate tax department of a multinational company is desired.
• Proven knowledge of Sophisticated Federal and International tax concepts applicable to corporations, ASC 740 preparation and analysis and US tax reporting for international operations
• Experience with tax research software, i.e., CCH, BNA, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong project management skills
• Effective oral and written communications skills within Finance function, and across the organization
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. 
• J.D., LLM, MST, or MBA are helpful.
• CPA with an active license or equivalent preferred.