Director, International Tax

Proofpoint•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

About Us: Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities Accountable for results and best in class outcomes Visionary in future focused problem-solving Exceptional in execution and impact Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Director, International Tax to lead and manage the company’s international tax matters in a complex, multinational environment. This role will focus primarily on U.S. international tax while overseeing transfer pricing, supporting foreign tax provisions, and partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders on M&A and global structuring initiatives. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, practical execution experience, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

Own the U.S. international tax matters, including: GILTI, FDII, Subpart F, Foreign tax credits (FTC), Dual consolidated loss (DCL) and BEAT exposure analysis (when needed)
Monitor and evaluate U.S. tax law changes and global tax developments impacting the group.
Lead analysis and implementation of OECD Pillar Two (GloBE) rules, including modeling, readiness assessments, and compliance coordination.
Review and/or assist with the preparation of U.S. international tax matters for ASC 740
Review and/or prepare the foreign income tax provisions under ASC 740
Analyze uncertain tax positions and support FIN 48 / reserves documentation
Partner with controllership and local finance teams to ensure accurate tax reporting.
Oversee global transfer pricing strategy, ensuring alignment with business operations and tax regulations.
Manage preparation, review, and maintenance of transfer pricing documentation (local files, master files).
Partner with external advisors on TP studies, audits, and controversy matters.
Support intercompany pricing policies, agreements, and economic analyses.
Provide tax support on M&A transactions, including: Target due diligence, Acquisition structuring and Post‑merger integration
Advise on foreign equity transactions, reorganizations, liquidations, and cross‑border restructurings.
Support other special projects related to global expansion, IP alignment, and financing structures.
Act as a key international tax advisor to internal stakeholders across tax, finance, legal, and business teams.
Help define international tax strategy and roadmap
Manage and coordinate external tax advisors across jurisdictions
Lead, mentor, and develop junior tax team members