Tax Manager

About Zscaler

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability.

We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.

Role 

We are looking for a Tax Manager to join our team. This is a Hybrid role reporting to the Senior Tax Manager in the Tax department. The general and administrative teams support and scale the company by providing a strong foundation for growth, including financial and legal operations. The Tax Manager will play a critical role within this team as an individual contributor, taking true ownership, working independently, and contributing deep expertise to support the company's financial integrity and compliance as the world's cloud security leader.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

• Prepare ASC 740 income tax provision for interim and annual SEC filings (10-K/10-Q)
• Collaborate with the broader finance organization to ensure tax transactions and legislation changes are documented and accounted for under ASC 740
• Manage the SOX control process and external financial statement audit for income tax provisions
• Assist in preparing the federal, state, and local income tax workpapers and review returns from external advisors, including quarterly estimated tax payments
• Drive automation initiatives to increase the efficiency of tax accounting processes and provide support for various company-wide financial system related projects

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it and see ambiguity as the raw material to build something meaningful in a dynamic environment.
• You act like an owner. Operating with integrity and a strong bias for action, you seamlessly navigate between high-level strategy and hands-on execution while working independently to deliver high-impact results.
• You are a problem-solver. Combining analytical rigor with strong business acumen, you dive into complex tax research and intricate financial scenarios with a relentless focus on finding optimal solutions.
• You are a high-trust collaborator. You build strong relationships across teams through transparent communication, effectively engaging internal and external stakeholders while giving and receiving candid feedback.
• You are a learner. You bring an organized, deadline-driven focus to critical reporting cycles and demonstrate a true growth mindset through continuous self-development.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• Minimum of 7 years of combined experience in Big 4 public accounting and corporate tax roles
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Advanced Excel skills
• Proficiency in tax accounting and compliance with deep knowledge of ASC 740 and SOX controls
• Proven experience conducting comprehensive tax research and creating insightful analysis

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• CPA license
• Comfort and experience using generative AI tools to streamline research, data analysis, and operational tax workflows

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

$127,400 - $182,000 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.

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 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.

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