Director, Tax Provision

Proofpoint•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

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 experienced Tax Director to own and lead the global income tax provision function in a public company or pre-IPO environment. This role is critical to the company’s financial reporting, internal controls, and external audit process, requiring deep expertise in ASC 740, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance. The ideal candidate is a hands on tax accounting leader who can operate independently, partner cross functionally, and maintain audit ready processes in a fast growing, complex organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA, MST, JD, or equivalent strongly preferred
7–12+ years of progressive income tax experience
Extensive hands-on public company tax provision experience
Deep technical knowledge of ASC 740
Demonstrated experience working directly with financial statement auditors
Strong understanding of SEC reporting and SOX controls
Advanced Excel skills: Complex models, large data sets, reconciliations and scenario analysis
Strong written and verbal communication skills