Global Tax Manager

Okta•San Francisco, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Okta is searching for a Global Tax Manager to join its Tax Compliance and Reporting team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong organizational, project management, and process improvement skills. The ideal candidate should be proficient in most areas of income tax compliance and reporting encountered by multinational technology corporations, and is excited to leverage AI and tax technology as a core part of how they work. The candidate should be comfortable identifying where AI and automation can improve accuracy, speed, and quality across the tax function. This role is hybrid with an onsite presence at our San Francisco office two days per week.

Requirements

CPA and/or JD
BA/BS degree in accounting, finance or similar discipline
Minimum 5 years working experience in a combination of Big 4 and corporate tax department with multinational operations.
Strong understanding of ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes, including provision review, uncertain tax positions, and global tax reporting
Proficiency with OneSource Income Tax and OneSource Tax Provision
Demonstrated fluency with AI tools and tax technology platforms, and genuine curiosity and a proactive approach in using them to improve how tax work gets done
Proven ability to drive completion of tasks requiring cross-functional collaboration
An ownership mentality with strong communication skills to communicate complicated tax issues to non-tax business partners in Finance and leadership, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment
Advanced Excel and analytical skills including experience developing forecasting models and using tax forecasting tools

Nice To Haves

Master of Taxation or other advanced degree preferred.
Hands-on experience using AI/generative AI tools for tax research, drafting, or analysis
Experience automating tax processes, especially tax provision process automation
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Strong understanding of accounting for income tax provisions under ASC 740
Familiarity with federal, state, and international income tax concepts
Experience automating processes, especially tax provision process automation
Experience managing direct reports
Experience with Claude Code, Netsuite, and Equity Edge

Responsibilities

Lead the quarterly and annual income tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness
Manage global income tax compliance, including preparation, review, and coordination with external advisors for U.S. federal, state, and international filings
Actively use AI tools (e.g., generative AI for research, drafting, and analysis) and tax technology platforms as part of day-to-day compliance and provision work, and help evaluate new tools to bring into the team's workflow
Identify and help implement opportunities to automate manual, repetitive tax processes, with a focus on improving efficiency and reducing reliance on outside providers
Design, maintain, and improve SOX controls and documentation
Mentor and develop Okta senior tax analysts through direct feedback
Manage external tax advisors and service providers, ensuring their performance to deliver high-quality outcomes
Maintain a strong working relationship with strategic business partners in Accounting, Internal Audit, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and Stock Compensation to accomplish Tax objectives
Coordinate with other tax team members on international, transfer pricing, and M&A tax issues as needed
Assist with managing income tax audits and notices
Provide tax advice with respect to corporate income tax issues
Assist with special tax projects as they arise, such as tax planning, legal entity rationalization, acquisitions, and new entity formation initiatives as needed
Stay current on income tax issues impacting the company, as well as emerging AI and technology tools relevant to tax