Tax DirectorTax Counsel

Fortinet (FTNT) makes possible a digital world that we can always trust through its mission to protect people devices and data everywhere. This is why the worlds largest enterprises service providers and government organizations choose Fortinet to securely accelerate their digital journey. The Fortinet Security Fabric platform delivers broad integrated and automated protections across the entire digital attack surface securing critical devices data applications and connections from the data center to the cloud to the home office. Fortinet is headquartered in Sunnyvale California with offices around the world. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a challenging and rewarding environment for the best and the brightest.

Why Join Fortinet

• A global leader in cybersecurity with an innovative and high-performance culture.
• Work in a dynamic fast-growing company where everyone makes an impact and teamwork is key.
• Opportunity to develop your career in a highly international environment.
• Help reinvent how business run and deploy technology in all functions in a secure manner.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and strategically minded Tax Director to provide technical guidance on complex U.S. and international tax matters. This role serves as a trusted advisor to the tax organization and other functions focusing on areas including transfer pricing tax controversy and M&A transactions.

Tax Director

We are seeking an experienced and strategically minded Tax Director to provide technical guidance on complex U.S. and international tax matters. This role serves as a trusted advisor to the tax organization focusing on areas including transfer pricing tax controversy M&A transactions and tax technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on complex U.S. and international tax matters including transfer pricing tax controversy and indirect taxes (U.S. and nonU.S.).
• Support the development and implementation of U.S. international tax planning initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Provide tax support for mergers acquisitions divestitures and corporate reorganizations including tax structuring due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and external advisors to lead the execution of post-acquisition integration.
• Monitor and interpret changes in U.S. international tax laws regulations and OECD guidance and evaluate their impact on the Companys global tax profile.
• Advise on BEPS-related requirements including documentation notifications and global information reporting obligations.
• Provide technical guidance on U.S. tax compliance of its foreign operations including the calculation and documentation of Subpart F GILTI FDII BEAT E&P foreign tax credits etc.
• Research analyze and prepare memoranda and management briefings on key tax issues.
• Leverage tax technology and data tools including AIenabled solutions to support tax analysis modeling documentation and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant tax experience ideally a mix of Big 4 public accounting firm and multinational corporate tax department. Experience in the technology sector is required.
• Strong background in U.S. international tax and tax controversy
• Experience supporting M&A transactions and post-acquisition integration
• Familiarity with tax technology platforms data-driven tax processes and emerging AI-enabled solutions for tax functions
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits including medical dental vision life and disability insurance 401(k) 11paid holidays vacation time and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market job type and job level. Earnings for this position are expected to be $220000 - 280000 Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidates subject knowledge skill level qualifications experience and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Companys discretion