International Tax Director

Docusign • UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

10d • Remote

About The Position

Docusign is seeking an experienced International Tax Director to lead global tax strategy, planning and risk management for our rapidly growing, technology‑driven business. This highly visible role will partner closely with the VP of Tax, senior finance leaders and cross‑functional teams to drive international tax planning, transfer pricing, Pillar Two readiness, and support strategic business initiatives, including M&A and global expansion. The ideal candidate is a hands-on international tax leader with deep experience in audits, transfer pricing, global structuring, Pillar Two and other OECD/BEPS developments, and planning for a high‑growth, multinational tech company. This position is a people manager role reporting to the Vice President, Tax.

Requirements

• 15+ years of relevant international tax experience, including hands-on leadership in audits, transfer pricing, global structuring, Pillar Two/BEPS and planning for multinational enterprises
• JD, Masters or CPA
• Experience with US international tax (Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, foreign tax credits), OECD BEPS and Pillar Two regimes, and common cross‑border planning strategies
• Experience leading tax audits and controversies, including managing advisors, coordinating cross‑functional responses, and communicating outcomes to senior leadership
• Experience designing and managing transfer pricing policies, intercompany agreements and documentation across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience structuring and planning for cross-border M&A, integrations and global expansion, including legal entity and IP migration planning
• Experience with financial modeling, tax models, sensitivity analyses and scenario planning tools
• Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Significant experience in technology or SaaS sector
• Experience in both public accounting/consulting and in‑house corporate tax roles within the technology or SaaS sector
• Direct experience implementing Pillar Two rules and global minimum tax regimes in one or more major jurisdictions
• Experience with ERP and tax technology tools supporting provision, compliance and transfer pricing
• Exceptional project management skills and the ability to work independently, multi‑task, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to quickly understand and integrate business objectives with tax strategies, and effectively communicate tax requirements to non‑tax stakeholders
• Strong analytical capabilities and judgment, with a practical, business‑oriented approach to risk and opportunity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting complex topics to senior executives and cross‑functional partners
• Experience managing and developing team members; commitment to Docusign’s One Team principle and inclusive leadership

Responsibilities

• Lead Docusign’s global international tax strategy and planning, including cross‑border structuring, financing, and legal entity optimization to support business expansion and IAM‑driven growth
• Partner with the VP of Tax on all tax planning and implementation, M&A, international tax, transfer pricing, and global business expansion matters
• Own Pillar Two and broader OECD/BEPS initiatives for Docusign and assess impacts, design and implement structures and processes to manage effective tax rate, and ensure timely compliance and reporting
• Manage and oversee international tax audits, including transfer pricing examinations and information requests, and coordinate responses, manage advisors, and drive defensible positions aligned with business operations
• Design, implement and maintain Docusign’s global transfer pricing policy, including methodologies, documentation, and intercompany pricing for IP, services, and cost sharing
• Prepare and maintain intercompany agreements and allocations to align with operational reality and tax planning objectives
• Advise on and oversee all key US international tax calculations, including GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, foreign tax credit limitations, withholding taxes and global minimum tax calculations
• Monitor and analyze existing and proposed tax legislation (US and foreign), including Pillar Two rules, digital services taxes, and other developments impacting Docusign’s global footprint, and communicate implications and recommended actions to leadership
• Partner with and advise business and cross‑functional teams (Legal, Finance, Corporate Development, Product Teams) on business initiatives, contracts, withholding tax matters, and customer agreements, ensuring alignment with tax strategy and compliance
• Collaborate with the tax provision and compliance teams and broader accounting organization to operationalize planning initiatives and ensure accurate reporting and forecasting
• Lead tax due diligence and structuring for acquisitions, investments and new market entries and develop integration and post‑acquisition tax roadmaps
• Develop and maintain scalable models to analyze effective tax rate, cash tax impacts, and scenario planning for international tax strategies and communicate findings to executive stakeholders
• Manage external advisors and consultants, ensuring high‑quality, practical advice and efficient execution across jurisdictions
• Drive continuous process improvement in global tax governance, documentation, and controls, aligned with Docusign’s principles of ownership, improvement and one‑team collaboration

Benefits

• Bonus: Sales personnel are eligible for variable incentive pay dependent on their achievement of pre-established sales goals. Non-Sales roles are eligible for a company bonus plan, which is calculated as a percentage of eligible wages and dependent on company performance.
• Stock: This role is eligible to receive Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region
• Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placement
• Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment
• Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions
• Learning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursements
• Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director