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Proofpoint Sr. Tax Manager in Salt Lake City, Utah
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Corporate Overview
In today’s cyber threat landscape, protection starts with people. At Proofpoint, that simple truth fuels our passion for protecting users, the data they create, and the systems they rely on from a uniquely people-centric perspective.
And we’re just as passionate about finding the right people to help us in that mission. When you join Proofpoint, you’re helping to:
Build and enhance our proven security platform
Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud environment
Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel
Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.
The Role
The Proofpoint Tax Department is responsible for the assessment and review of the Company’s transactions as it relates to all forms of tax compliance as well as accounting for income taxes under US GAAP. The ideal candidate typically possesses a combination of strong technical tax knowledge, leadership skills, significant experience in tax provisions, tax compliance, and successfully managed complex tax projects.
Your day-to-day
Manage the preparation and completion of accurate and timely quarterly and year-end income tax provisions in accordance with US GAAP.
Ensure compliance with accounting principles and relevant tax regulations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary financial data for tax provision calculations.
Provide guidance on tax provision matters and assist in decision-making processes.
Support our external financial audit/income tax provision as necessary.
Assist in managing US sales and use tax compliance in collaboration with internal tax team and external tax advisors.
Support oversight of international subsidiaries from both US and local tax perspectives, including managing local tax returns and local financial statement audits.
Aid in overseeing the annual transfer pricing process, maintaining intercompany agreements, and providing assistance with foreign cash management.
Provide assistance with tax-related tasks for mergers and acquisitions, including tax due diligence and post-acquisition tax integrations/structuring.
Support various tax-related filings, including business property tax, gross receipts filings, annual reports, and VAT filings.
Gain comprehensive understanding of Proofpoint products and monitor transactions to identify potential areas of tax risk or opportunity.
Prepare journal entries and related monthly/quarterly account reconciliations, analyzing fluctuations for assigned accounts to identify unusual trends or activity.
Support special projects and initiatives (e.g. R&D Studies, refund opportunities, tax audits, census, and others) as assigned
What you bring to the team
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
CPA and/or Masters in Tax is preferred.
10 + years of experience in income tax provision, income tax compliance, and international taxation in either public accounting and/or public/private company tax experience.
Experience in mergers and acquisitions tax due diligence and post-acquisition integration/structuring is a plus.
In-depth knowledge of ASC 740 and other relevant accounting standards.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Meticulous, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong managerial skills with the ability to effectively manage both internal and external resources.
Simultaneously manage multiple projects.
Why Proofpoint
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We’re a customer-focused and driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products—and many exciting reasons to join our team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. We are a diverse, multinational company with opportunities in all functions, and leaders that welcome candidates from all walks of life. Apply today and explore your future #LifeAtPFPT.
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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable pay and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes flexible time off, a robust well-being program that provides for 4 global wellbeing days per year, and a 3-week work from anywhere option.
Base Pay Ranges:
SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:
Base Pay Range: 157,650.00 - 231,220.00 USD
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:
Base Pay Range: 129,000.00 - 189,200.00 USD
All other cities and states excluding those listed above:
Base Pay Range: 117,600.00 - 172,480.00 USD
Proofpoint has been honored with five Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
To view additional awards, please visit www.proofpoint.com/us/news#awards
Proofpoint thrives on the invaluable contributions of our diverse workforce, which encompasses a kaleidoscope of lived experiences, thoughts, perspectives, and professional expertise. We attribute much of our success to our people, who are at the core of our organization and embody our people-centric ethos.
We hire the most innovative minds globally to safeguard our customers’ sensitive data and intellectual property. Our talented workforce develops and leverages our advanced technology, combining their expertise to provide comprehensive protection against threat actors and mitigate the risks posed by both malicious and negligent employees.
Cyberattacks have the potential to disrupt access to vital resources such as energy, water, transportation, healthcare, and financial services. At Proofpoint, our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure world-class cyber resilience, protecting approximately 8,000 enterprise customers worldwide.
We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We work every day to ensure that our employees feel that they are in a community that celebrates their unique identity, cultivates their sense of belonging, and invests in their professional growth. We have 9 employee-led employee inclusion groups which help support both employees and our organization by providing opportunities to network, discuss career and cultural development and uplift the corporate culture to create a more inclusive workplace.
At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today’s advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to:
Build and enhance our proven security platform
Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture
Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel
Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.