About the Role

The Director of Tax will be a key leader in the Controllership and will manage all aspects of Dialpad’s global tax strategy, planning, reporting, audits and compliance. This strategic but hands-on role will allow you to be an influential leader and a partner with cross functional stakeholders to provide leadership, be a subject matter expert in advising tax requirements and lead significant areas of international expansion in an exciting, fast-paced, high growth SaaS organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee completion of federal, international and state income tax returns including all related analysis and support
• Timely review and coordination of payment of direct and indirect taxes, including sales and use taxes and telecommunication taxes
• Establish strategies to minimize tax expense and exposures with regard to taxes paid for federal, state, and foreign income taxes, property taxes, etc.
• Lead and oversee the preparation of all jurisdictional income tax provisions including ensuring accurate and timely ASC 740 tax accounting and financial reporting disclosures
• Manage audits on federal, state and local filings
• Provide forecasts and guidance regarding future effective tax rates and cash taxes
• Monitor legislative changes in tax laws that may impact tax positions, including tax accounting implications
• Research complex tax issues and summarize results to communicate to management 
• Perform tax due diligence, provide structural advice on transactions, and provide ad hoc advice on all tax matters
• Ensure compliance with global transfer pricing documentation requirements
• Develop policies and positions to drive and defend tax efficient outcomes globally, including discussions with taxing authorities
• Manage, collaborate with and review the work performed by outside tax professionals
• Liaise with external auditor on all audit matters related to tax
• Establish and maintain formal tax policies, practices and procedures to ensure US GAAP compliance and strong internal controls with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
• Oversee and/or complete special projects as required
• Develop a culture of mentorship, continuous improvement, training, and success in the accounting organization

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Taxation required. CPA and public accounting experience required.
• ~ 12 years in leadership and relevant tax experience in multi-national public technology, SaaS, and/or telecommunications companies
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, federal, state and local corporate income tax as well as indirect taxes sales/use and property tax. Experience with telecommunication tax is preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite, Suretax (or equivalent) preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex tax matters with simplicity and clarity to non-experts across the company
• Demonstrated ability to interact with and influence management and contributors at all levels of the organization and across functions
• Ability to meet compliance deadlines, work independently, prioritize competing workloads, and manage the deliverables from business partners and team members
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and analytical skills

Dialpad benefits and perks

Equity, balance, and belonging

At Dialpad, we strive to ensure that Dialers are free to bring their full selves to work each day, and champion the intersectionality that exists between gender identity, ethnicity, age, disability status, and the many other aspects of our greater humanity.

Culture

We’ve been named a Top Workplace seven times, and a big part of this is because of our collaborative culture that elevates our teammates, celebrates wins, and brings together passion and talent. 

Compensation and equity

Teamwork makes the dream work, and Dialpad offers competitive salaries in addition to stock options because each and every Dialer participates in our success.

Benefits, time-off, and wellness

An apple a day keeps the doctor away—and it doesn’t hurt that we offer flexible time off and great options for medical, dental, and vision plans for all employees. Along with that, employees also receive a monthly stipend to help cover your cell phone bill, home internet bill, home office equipment, gym membership costs, a variety of wellness events, and more!

Continuing education

Dialpad offers a yearly stipend for continued learning and education expenses.