Senior Director, Tax

Yext • New York, NY

2d

About The Position

Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading brand visibility platform, built for a world where discovery and engagement happen everywhere — across AI search, traditional search, social media, websites, and direct communications. Powered by over 2 billion trusted data points and a suite of integrated products, Yext provides brands the clarity, control, and confidence to perform across digital channels. From real-time insights to AI-driven recommendations and execution at scale, Yext turns a brand's digital presence into a competitive advantage, which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators. Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a ‘Best Place to Work’ globally by industry leaders such as Built In, Fortune, and Great Place To Work®! As the Senior Director, Tax, you will own and lead the end-to-end global tax function. You will serve as the key advisor to business partners and executive leadership on all tax matters, driving tax strategy, governance, and operational excellence. This role is critical in establishing scalable, efficient, and compliant tax operations that support the Company’s growth trajectory and evolving business model.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive tax experience within fast-paced, multinational companies, with deep expertise across U.S. federal, state, and international tax
• Deep experience with ASC 740 and tax accounting processes, including valuation allowance evaluations, forecasting, and documentation of key provision positions
• Solid working knowledge of indirect tax frameworks for digital services and familiarity with digital service tax in key international jurisdictions
• Big 4 public accounting experience combined with in-house industry leadership roles required
• CPA or Master of Taxation with deep technical knowledge in corporate tax law, transfer pricing, M&A, and global structuring
• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, communicate complex issues clearly, and influence executive and cross-functional stakeholders
• Proven experience leading, developing, and scaling high-performing remote or fully distributed teams across multiple time zones
• Travel to NYC based headquarters and international travel to India Operations Centre required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in SaaS / Cloud / subscription-based technology environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of the tax functions including worldwide ASC 740 quarterly income tax provision, month-end close, domestic and international tax compliance, audits and reporting
• Oversee global indirect tax operations, including US sales & use, VAT, GST and other transaction-based tax; manage compliance, audits and the integrity of tax determinations to ensure accurate customer billings
• Review, maintain, and evolve the Company’s global transfer pricing policies to align profits with functions, risks, and assets
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and regional teams to ensure cross-border transactions, entity structures, and intercompany arrangements remain compliant and business-aligned
• Manage relationships and oversight of external tax advisors, ensuring efficient use of resources and high-quality deliverables
• Oversee all tax aspects of strategic transactions - including M&A, corporate restructuring, and other transformational initiatives - by collaborating with Finance and Legal on diligence, structuring, modeling, and integration planning
• Anticipate change, monitor legislation and emerging guidance, translate impact quickly, and implement well‐scoped changes
• Support and mentor a geographically distributed tax team, providing guidance and feedback to help team members achieve professional goals while building scalable tax operations

Benefits

• employees at Yext are typically eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision benefits; life insurance; short term and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement plan; and vacation and sick leave
• Successful candidates may also be eligible for equity (stock) based compensation and/or variable pay programs based on performance relative to goals and targets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees