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Director, International Tax

Zscaler
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/14/2025 CLOSED ON 2/23/2026

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About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 45% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler.

Our general and administrative teams help to support and scale our great company. Whether striving to grow our workforce, nurture an amazing culture and work environment, support our financial and legal operations, or maintain our global infrastructure, the G&A team provides a strong foundation for growth. Put your passion, drive and expertise to work with the world’s cloud security leader.”

Responsibilities

We’re seeking an experienced Director of International Tax to join our Global Tax team. Reporting to the VP of Global Tax, you will work with our Tax leadership team to optimize our global tax position. You will be based hybrid out of our San Jose, CA headquarters (with in-office work Tuesday-Thursday) and will be responsible for:

  • Developing and implementing comprehensive US international tax strategies that align with business goals, minimize liabilities, and optimize cash flow, including advising on acquisitions, new jurisdictions, and structuring global investments
  • Advising on inter-company transactions, ensuring US compliance and tax efficiency in cross-border charges
  • Leading and conducting thorough tax research on complex US international tax issues, engaging in special projects such as tax planning, M&A, and corporate initiatives
  • Managing overall responsibility for US international tax provision in compliance with ASC740, including E&P, Subpart F, FDII, GILTI, and foreign tax credit calculations for quarterly and annual reporting
  • Keeping current on developments in global tax that may affect the business, analyzing legislation, participating in modeling scenarios, and communicating tax-related information effectively to stakeholders


What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

  • 15 years of progressive tax consulting, compliance, and reporting experience in Big 4 and/or US multinational corporate tax departments (Tech industry preferred), including leading strategy, advising, driving, reviewing, and managing US international tax compliance, reporting, and planning
  • Deep US international tax expertise with a US-headquartered multinational corporation; thoroughly versed in ASC 740 principles, with a strong understanding of international tax, Sub C, and transfer pricing concepts, rules, and regulations
  • Excellent knowledge of federal income taxation of international operations and transactions, with the ability to lead the team in analyzing and responding to new tax statutes, regulations, rulings, and court decisions for planning and reporting
  • Strong analytical, research, organizational, and project management skills, including tax modeling, quantitative tax analysis, and the ability to translate complex issues into clear, actionable insights for colleagues and management
  • Self-motivated, accountable, and collaborative, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while working effectively as part of a high-performing team


What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Significant, progressive experience advising U.S. and foreign multinationals on complex U.S. international tax matters, including outbound issues (e.g., GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, foreign tax credits, Section 367, income sourcing and characterization, entity characterization rules) and inbound issues (e.g., withholding taxes, FIRPTA, tax treaties, U.S. trade or business taxation)
  • Deep understanding of U.S. international transactional tax issues and Subchapter C provisions (e.g., Sections 304, 368, 351, 355, 381-383)
  • CPA, LLM, or JD is highly desirable


Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) benefits.

Base Pay Range

$168,000 - $240,000 USD

At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

Benefits

Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks, and more!


Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

Pay Transparency

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.

Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

Salary : $168,000 - $240,000

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