What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Tax position at Snyk?
Snyk is the leader in secure AI software development, helping millions of developers develop fast and stay secure as AI transforms how software is built. Our AI-native Developer Security Platform integrates seamlessly into development and security workflows, making it easy to find, fix, and prevent vulnerabilities — from code and dependencies to containers and cloud.
Our mission is to empower every developer to innovate securely in the AI era — boosting productivity while reducing business risk. We’re not your average security company - we build Snyk on One Team, Care Deeply, Customer Centric, and Forward Thinking.
It’s how we stay driven, supportive, and always one step ahead as AI reshapes our world.
Why this role?
We’re looking for an entrepreneurial and driven individual to join us as our Director of Tax to support Snyk’s growth. This person will manage a Tax Compliance Manager, report to the Chief Accounting Officer and partner closely with our executives, Audit Committee, and other global stakeholders in a collaborative manner. Responsible for leading the global tax function, this role will lead and grow the Snyk tax footprint.
What You'll Do
About Snyk
Snyk is committed to creating an inclusive and engaging environment where our employees can thrive as we rally behind our common mission to make the digital world a safer place. From Snyk employee resource groups, to global benefits that help our employees prioritize their health, wellness, financial security, and a work/life blend, we aim to support our employees along their entire journeys here at Snyk.
Benefits & Programs
Our mission is to empower every developer to innovate securely in the AI era — boosting productivity while reducing business risk. We’re not your average security company - we build Snyk on One Team, Care Deeply, Customer Centric, and Forward Thinking.
It’s how we stay driven, supportive, and always one step ahead as AI reshapes our world.
Why this role?
We’re looking for an entrepreneurial and driven individual to join us as our Director of Tax to support Snyk’s growth. This person will manage a Tax Compliance Manager, report to the Chief Accounting Officer and partner closely with our executives, Audit Committee, and other global stakeholders in a collaborative manner. Responsible for leading the global tax function, this role will lead and grow the Snyk tax footprint.
What You'll Do
- Drive the global income tax provision process. Identify local country tax issues, book/tax differences, tax forecasting, and uncertain tax positions and assist in the tax footnote preparation and rate reconciliation schedules (GAAP, non-GAAP and UK GAAP).
- Manage complex tax audits in international jurisdictions relating to corporate income, transfer pricing, NOL and withholding tax issues relating to private secondary sales as well as legacy matters from previously acquired companies.
- Advise company on private equity and stock based compensation transactions across the globe.
- Develop and implement the Company’s global tax strategy including IP ownership, global IP licensing, transfer pricing, tax provisioning and all other aspects, as may apply to our globally distributed, multi-entity operations and newly acquired companies.
- Participate in M&A transactions as a key member of the transaction team to ensure all aspects of the company’s global tax strategy are considered in any transactions - both on due-diligence efforts and post-deal integration, and legal entity and IP-related tax arrangements.
- Coordinate the preparation of income tax returns supported by third-party advisors for our UK topco and each of our ~15 global subsidiaries, including U.S. Federal and state compliance.
- Work closely with the operational accounting team to oversee the indirect tax function, which includes VAT and GST as well as US sales and use tax, property tax, franchise and other business taxes.
- Work closely with third-party providers to identify and implement global tax planning opportunities to minimize cash taxes and actively monitor changes to tax laws and regulations.
- Analyze the tax impact and reporting requirements for international expansions, dispositions, acquisitions and restructurings
- Review and approve the R&D tax credit claims and other available incentives in accordance with local guidance.
- Design, develop and maintain internal controls and related documentation for all tax-related processes.
- Strong knowledge in global corporate income tax processes.
- 10 years of tax and business/industry work experience.
- Experience in a leadership role for.
- Strong project/program management skills and ability to multi-task
- An agile mindset and enjoy the speed of a fast-paced, highly engaged hyper-growth environment
- Very strong communication skills in both formal and informal situations
- A hands-on approach, curious and love to learn new things
- Have Software/SaaS industry experience
About Snyk
Snyk is committed to creating an inclusive and engaging environment where our employees can thrive as we rally behind our common mission to make the digital world a safer place. From Snyk employee resource groups, to global benefits that help our employees prioritize their health, wellness, financial security, and a work/life blend, we aim to support our employees along their entire journeys here at Snyk.
Benefits & Programs
- Prioritize health, wellness, financial security, and life balance with programs tailored to your location and role.
- Flexible working hours, work-from home allowances, in-office perks, and time off for learning and self development
- Generous vacation and wellness time off, country-specific holidays, and 100% paid parental leave for all caregivers
- Health benefits, employee assistance plans, and annual wellness allowance
- Country-specific life insurance, disability benefits, and retirement/pension programs, plus mobile phone and education allowances
