Senior Tax Manager, Global M&A; Tax

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States of America; office-based role

Salary: $159,100–$257,400 annually, plus potential restricted stock units and bonus.

Company

A cybersecurity company focused on protecting digital environments through innovation, collaboration, execution, integrity, inclusion, and AI-enabled solutions.

What you will do

• Partner with Corporate Development to provide tax input on M&A pipelines and lead tax due diligence workstreams.
• Quantify tax exposures and advise on optimal structuring for acquisitions and other M&A transactions.
• Draft, review, and govern tax provisions in intercompany legal documentation, purchase agreements, and merger agreements.
• Direct post-acquisition tax integration with Legal, Corporate Accounting, compliance teams, and international hubs.
• Integrate acquired entities into the global legal structure while supporting capital efficiency and localized tax documentation.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of progressive M&A tax experience, including Big 4 M&A or transaction tax practice and in-house experience at a multinational technology corporation.
• Deep knowledge of M&A deal structures, buy-side and sell-side due diligence, tax representations, indemnities, step-plans, Subchapter C, and Sections 338/368.
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 740, including impacts on global effective tax rates, valuation allowances, and balance sheet risk.
• Experience with US outbound tax, including Subpart F, GILTI, and foreign tax credits, as well as foreign and state tax concepts.
• Ability to manage external Big 4 advisors on local tax opinions, Section 382 and E&P studies, and transfer pricing requirements.
• Work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice to have

• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Ability to translate complex technical tax concepts into strategic advice for executives and non-tax partners.

Culture & Benefits

• Most teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when needed.
• Focus on in-person collaboration, real-time problem-solving, and strong working relationships.
• Potential eligibility for restricted stock units and a bonus.
• Employee benefits are available through the company benefits program.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, reasonable accommodations, and equal employment opportunity.