Senior Director, Global Tax Planning / Strategy
Ciena · Baltimore, MD · 3 wk ago
SalesFull-time
Must Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, or Finance required
- CPA designation or State Bar admission required
- 15+ years of progressive international tax experience within a multinational corporation, Big Four firm, or complex global environment
- Experience leading strategic tax planning, international structuring, and transaction advisory initiatives in multinational organizations
- Demonstrated application of advising senior leadership on business expansion, mergers and acquisitions, financing structures, and global operational planning
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives in a global environment
- Experience building and developing tax teams focused on collaboration, innovation, and business partnership
Nice to Have
- Master of Science in Taxation (MST), JD, or LLM in Taxation
Responsibilities
- Lead development and execution of global tax strategy aligned with long-term business objectives and shareholder value
- Advises executive leadership on mergers and acquisitions, capital allocation, legal entity optimization, financing structures, and international expansion
- Designs and implements tax-efficient global operating and legal entity structures to enable growth and scalability
- Pairs cross-functionally with finance, legal, treasury, corporate development, and business leaders to evaluate strategic initiatives
- Drives strategic tax planning across domestic and international jurisdictions while balancing risk and sustainability
- Maintains awareness of global legislative and regulatory developments and defines proactive response strategies
- Leads tax risk management, governance, and controversy strategy at the enterprise level
Qualifications
Commensurate with experience.
Skills
Not specified.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time.
Pay
Range US: $207,900.00 - $290,100.00
Schedule
TBD