Senior Director, Global Tax Planning / Strategy
About The Position
As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. As Senior Director of Global Planning/Tax Strategy at Ciena, this role shapes the company’s global tax vision and aligns tax strategy with enterprise growth and value creation. This position influences executive decision-making across a complex multinational environment and advances tax as a strategic business partner. The role contributes to long-term scalability, operational efficiency, and shareholder outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, or Finance required
- CPA designation or State Bar admission required
- 15+ years of progressive international tax experience within a multinational corporation, Big Four firm, or complex global environment
- Experience leading strategic tax planning, international structuring, and transaction advisory initiatives in multinational organizations
- Demonstrated application of advising senior leadership on business expansion, mergers and acquisitions, financing structures, and global operational planning
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives in a global environment
- Experience building and developing tax teams focused on collaboration, innovation, and business partnership
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Taxation (MST), JD, or LLM in Taxation
- Application of global tax policy trends, international tax reform, and cross-border tax considerations
Responsibilities
- Lead development and execution of global tax strategy aligned with long-term business objectives and shareholder value
- Advise executive leadership on mergers and acquisitions, capital allocation, legal entity optimization, financing structures, and international expansion
- Design and implement tax-efficient global operating and legal entity structures to enable growth and scalability
- Partner cross-functionally with finance, legal, treasury, corporate development, and business leaders to evaluate strategic initiatives
- Drive strategic tax planning across domestic and international jurisdictions while balancing risk and sustainability
- Monitor global legislative and regulatory developments and define proactive response strategies
- Lead tax risk management, governance, and controversy strategy at the enterprise level
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision plans
- participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- company-paid holidays
- paid sick leave
- vacation time
- Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
