Global Tax Manager

Okta is hiring a Global Tax Manager in San Francisco, California for a full-time opportunity that puts skilled tax professionals at the center of multinational compliance and technology-driven process advancement. Individuals searching for Global Tax Manager jobs near San Francisco or exploring Okta careers will discover a hands-on position that blends rigorous ASC 740 work with everyday use of AI tools.

Role Overview

This Global Tax Manager role at Okta is stationed in San Francisco, California and centers on directing income tax provisions, global filings, and continuous improvement across the Tax Compliance and Reporting team. The successful hire will blend deep technical knowledge with an ownership mindset, leading provision cycles, advising business partners, and embedding automation while maintaining audit-ready standards. For candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area, the annual base salary range is $143,000 to $196,900, with potential equity, bonuses, and benefits such as health coverage, 401(k) options, and paid leave determined by experience and other factors.

Your Responsibilities

Day-to-day work as Global Tax Manager for Okta in San Francisco includes the following core responsibilities:

• Direct quarterly and annual income tax provision activities under ASC 740 to ensure accuracy, completeness, and full audit readiness
• Oversee end-to-end global income tax compliance spanning U.S. federal, state, and international returns, including preparation, review, and coordination with external advisors
• Incorporate AI applications for research, drafting, and analysis plus tax technology platforms into routine provision and compliance workflows, and evaluate emerging tools for team adoption
• Locate and execute automation opportunities for repetitive tax tasks that raise efficiency and reduce external-provider dependence
• Create, sustain, and refine SOX controls along with supporting documentation
• Coach and develop senior tax analysts through clear, actionable feedback
• Direct external tax advisors and service providers so they consistently deliver high-quality results
• Cultivate productive partnerships with Accounting, Internal Audit, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and Stock Compensation teams to advance tax objectives
• Align with tax colleagues on international, transfer pricing, and M&A matters when required
• Support management of income tax audits and notices
• Deliver corporate income tax guidance on current issues
• Contribute to special projects covering tax planning, legal-entity optimization, acquisitions, and new-entity formation
• Monitor evolving income tax developments and AI or technology platforms relevant to the tax function

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications for the Global Tax Manager position at Okta in San Francisco, California:

• CPA and/or JD
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
• At least five years of combined experience in Big 4 and corporate tax departments serving multinationals
• Thorough command of ASC 740, including provision review, uncertain tax positions, and global reporting
• Working proficiency with OneSource Income Tax and OneSource Tax Provision
• Documented fluency with AI tools and tax technology platforms plus a proactive curiosity for applying them to elevate tax deliverables
• Proven success driving cross-functional initiatives to completion
• Ownership orientation and communication skills that translate complex tax topics for non-tax finance partners and leadership, plus the resilience to succeed in a fast-paced growth environment
• Advanced Excel and analytical capability that includes building forecasting models and using tax forecasting tools

Preferred qualifications that further distinguish candidates for this Okta Global Tax Manager role near San Francisco:

• Master of Taxation or another advanced degree
• Hands-on use of generative AI for tax research, drafting, or analysis
• Experience automating tax processes, especially the provision cycle
• Excellent organizational and project-management abilities
• Familiarity with federal, state, and international income tax concepts
• Prior people-management experience
• Exposure to Claude Code, NetSuite, or Equity Edge

About the Company

Okta is hiring for this Global Tax Manager role and fosters a supportive team environment where builders solve high-stakes identity challenges with urgency and excellence. The company concentrates on delivering trusted, neutral infrastructure that lets organizations adopt new technology eras safely. Candidates pursuing Global Tax Manager careers in San Francisco join a culture dedicated to career-defining impact, continuous learning, and inclusive practices that welcome all qualified applicants.

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