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Corporate Overview

Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.

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. Protection Starts with People. 

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 international taxation, and successfully managed complex tax projects.

Your day-to-day

Provide support in the preparation and completion of accurate and timely quarterly and year-end income tax provisions in accordance with US GAAP.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary financial data for tax provision calculations.Manage and oversee various international tax filings such as international income tax returns, VAT/GST filings, and SECR study.Provide support in overseeing the annual transfer pricing process, maintain intercompany agreements, and assist with foreign cash management.Provide support in overseeing our external financial audit/income tax provision as necessary.Provide support in overseeing our international subsidiaries from US and local tax perspective (local tax returns and local financial statement audits).Provide expert guidance on tax provision international tax matters and assist in decision-making processes.Provide support with mergers and acquisition work including tax due diligence and post-acquisition tax integrations/structuring.Ensure compliance with accounting principles and relevant tax regulations.Gain comprehensive understanding of Proofpoint products and monitor transactions to identify potential areas of tax risk or opportunity.Support special projects and initiatives (e.g. foreign R&D Studies, refund opportunities, foreign tax audits, foreign census, and others) as assigned​

What you bring to the team

 Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA and/or Masters in Tax is preferred10+ years of experience in income tax provision and international taxation in either public accounting and/or public/private company tax experience.In-depth knowledge of ASC 740, other relevant accounting standards, and international taxation including but not limited to VAT compliance, international income tax returns, Transfer Pricing, Pillar Two, CbCR, audits, R&D Studies, CFCs, DREs, FTCs, GILTI, BEAT, FDII, Subpart F Income, etc.Experience in mergers and acquisitions, tax due diligence and post-acquisition integration/structuring is a plus.Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal abilities

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 a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly ‘culture-add’, and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.  We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #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 compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.

Base Pay Ranges:

SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:

Base Pay Range: 182,175.00 - 267,190.00 USD

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:

Base Pay Range: 146,550.00 - 214,940.00 USD

All other cities and states excluding those listed above:

Base Pay Range: 132,975.00 - 195,030.00 USD