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.
What You'll Do
- 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
What You Have
- 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
- Experience in SaaS / Cloud / subscription-based technology environments preferred
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Pay ranges at Yext are established based on an analysis of salaries for positions with a similar level of accountability and impact in the relevant labor market. Salary levels are expected to change to reflect an employee’s job performance (results and impact) over time. Salaries at the time of hire are typically offered in the lower to middle of the above-referenced range in order to provide the opportunity to reflect performance-based increases over time. In addition to base salaries, 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.
Yext is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a results-driven, engaging culture where every employee has the opportunity to contribute to the success of the Company, perform at the highest possible level, and grow their skills and capabilities. Yext welcomes employees and applicants of all backgrounds and demographics, and does not engage in discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic recognized under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. The Company believes a broad variety of life experiences across the Yext team is critical to its mission to help every business in the world be visible everywhere customers search. By seeking out fresh perspectives and fostering a positive interview experience and employee experience, Yext can remain at the forefront of innovation, and better serve its customers.
It is Yext’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities as required by applicable law. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the employee selection process, please complete this form.
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