M&A & Integration: Lead tax workstreams for domestic and international mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures from inception through post-closing integration to maximize tax synergies and mitigate operational risks.
Global Regulatory Monitoring & Readiness: Proactively monitor the global tax landscape and emerging tax issues, assess and quantify their potential impact, and ensure timely communication of upcoming rules to key tax leaders for collective strategic alignment and game plan development.
Requirements
We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most.
We are focused on value creation through an AI-first mindset, leveraging automation and strategic, compliant tax planning to propel the business forever forward.
experience with the skills to jump right in and make a difference.
The ideal candidate will champion a modern, technology-forward operating model that utilizes advanced AI and automation to scale the function efficiently.
AI & Workflow Automation: Champion an "AI-first" culture within the global tax team by driving continuous learning and upskilling initiatives.
Partner closely with the Business Technology (BT) team to identify automation opportunities, translate tax complexities into technical requirements, and oversee the rollout of modern, AI-driven workflows.
experience combined with public accounting (Big 4 preferred) experience, featuring deep expertise in foreign international tax, statutory financial
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. CPA or JD required.
A strong passion for emerging technology and a proactive interest in self-learning AI capabilities.
Proven ability to act as a bridge between tax and technology teams, with a track record of driving digital transformation or modernization within a tax function.
In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul.
About the Team We are a team of dedicated tax professionals, driven by Workday’s core values and a commitment to operational excellence.
As Workday continues its growth journey, we are enthusiastic about navigating the increasing complexity of the global tax landscape.
We foster a collaborative culture that champions VIBE (Value Inclusion, Belonging, and Equity for All), where we work hard, have fun, and maintain a commitment to employee wellbeing and work-life balance.
Responsibilities: Global Strategy & Structuring: Design, implement, and govern the overall global corporate income tax planning strategy, including cross-border transactions, legal entity rationalization, and capital structuring.
Qualifications: Minimum of 15 years of progressive corporate multinational tax
Workday Pay Transparency Statement The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.
Workday pay ranges vary based on work location.
As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants.
Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things.
Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton Primary Location Base Pay Range: $259,000 USD - $388,600 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $218,800 USD - $388,600 USD Our Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote.
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About the Role We are seeking a high-urgency, forward-thinking Senior Director of Global Tax Planning to lead, elevate, and operationalize our global tax planning and M&A functions.
This leader will be directly responsible for both high-level global strategy and hands-on technical modeling.
We are looking for a seasoned professional with a good mix of industry and professional services firm
This role manages a specialized cross-border team and requires an individual with a strong delivery mindset to ensure complex tax strategies are executed seamlessly and aligned with the company’s broader commercial and financial objectives.