Director Global Tax Operations

Summary

Join GoDaddy's finance team as a leader in global tax accounting and compliance. This newly created role oversees global tax accounting and compliance, ensuring financial reporting integrity and leading the global tax provision process. You will collaborate with various teams, forecast tax rates, maintain relationships with external advisors, identify tax risks and opportunities, and support M&A activities. Lead and develop a high-performing team of tax professionals, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. The position is remote, with occasional office visits, and is not eligible in certain states.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA certification (required)
• 12+ years of relevant tax experience, including provision and compliance in a multinational environment
• Deep knowledge of ASC 740 and US GAAP tax accounting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of the global tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP
• Lead all aspects of global tax compliance, including federal, state, and international income tax filings and estimated payments
• Collaborate across tax, finance, accounting, and legal teams to assess the tax impact of business operations and critical initiative
• Forecast the Annual Effective Tax Rate and global cash taxes to support financial planning and analysis
• Coordinate with Treasury and FP&A to ensure accurate cash tax calculations
• Maintain strong relationships with external advisors, auditors, and tax authorities to stay current on regulatory changes
• Identify tax risks and opportunities, providing strategic recommendations for mitigation and optimization
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and maintain comprehensive documentation for all tax-related activities
• Support M&A and divestiture activities by analyzing tax implications and structuring considerations
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of tax professionals
• Ensure timely and accurate local statutory tax reporting and filings in coordination with external advisors

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with tax software and Workday ERP (preferred)
• Master’s degree in taxation
• Big 4 public accounting experience
• Industry-specific tax expertise
• Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools
• Experience presenting to C-level executives and board members

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes)
• Bonus/incentive eligibility
• Equity grants
• Participation in our employee stock purchase plan
• Competitive health benefits
• Parental leave