Senior Tax Manager

About the role

Zscaler is an AI-forward enterprise that accelerates digital transformation through its cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. The company seeks a Senior Tax Manager to lead North America income tax compliance and support global tax provision processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review US and Canada income tax compliance, including federal, state, and local returns and estimated taxes
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly U.S. indirect tax compliance, such as sales tax, use tax, gross receipts tax, and property tax
• Manage R&D tax credit and SRED credit studies with external service providers
• Support the Company’s ASC 740 income tax provision for interim and annual filings
• Build cross-functional relationships with the broader finance organization

Requirements

• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions
• 10+ years of related experience with a combination of Big 4 public accounting and SaaS or tech industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance; CPA license, Master’s degree, or LLM preferred
• Extensive technical knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax; strong familiarity with ASC 740 preferred
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills for thorough tax research and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Experience implementing or optimizing AI-powered tax automation tools, generative AI for tax research, or machine learning algorithms
• Experience in a fast-moving, high-growth environment with quick reaction to challenges and opportunities
• Extremely organized and able to manage work to meet reporting deadlines

Benefits

• Variety of health plans
• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retailer options
• Education reimbursement
• In-office perks, and more!

Pay

The base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000 - $210,000 USD. Base Pay Range does not include commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Schedule

This is a San Jose, CA headquarters (in office Tuesday-Thursday) or remote across the US role.