[Remote] VP, Global Tax
Posted 2026-05-05
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Five9 is a leading provider of cloud contact center software, bringing the power of cloud innovation to customers worldwide. The VP of Global Tax will be a key leader within the finance organization, responsible for all aspects of the company's global tax strategy, planning, and compliance. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in both direct and indirect taxation and experience with the unique tax challenges of the SaaS and telecommunications industry.
- Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive global tax strategy that aligns with the company's business objectives and minimizes tax risk
- Oversee all aspects of global direct tax, including income tax compliance, transfer pricing, and tax provisions for our international operations
- Manage all indirect tax matters, including sales and use tax, VAT, telecommunications tax, FCC compliance and other transactional taxes across all jurisdictions
- Ensure compliance with all tax-related aspects of FCC regulations, including universal service fund (USF) contributions and other regulatory fees
- Provide tax guidance on new product introductions and service offerings, ensuring that all tax implications are identified and addressed
- Identify and implement tax planning opportunities to optimize the company's tax position
- Manage all tax audits and controversies with tax authorities around the world
- Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including sales, legal, accounting, and business operations, to provide tax support and guidance
- Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA and/or JD with a tax emphasis is highly preferred
- 10+ years of progressive tax leadership experience in a multinational corporation or public accounting firm, with a focus on the technology or telecommunications industry
- Proven expertise in both direct and indirect taxation on a global scale
- In-depth knowledge of FCC regulations and their tax implications
- Experience with the tax treatment of telecommunications products and services
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex tax issues to non-tax stakeholders
- Strategic mindset with a demonstrated ability to identify and implement effective tax planning strategies
- Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage, beginning on the first day of employment.
- Five9 covers 100% of the employee portion of the health, dental and vision coverage and shares a high portion of the dependent cost.
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Basic Life Insurance
- 401k saving plan with employer matching
- Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents
- Generous employee stock purchase plan
- Paid Time Off
- Company paid holidays
- Paid volunteer hours
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Company Overview
- Five9 is a cloud-based call center software company that specializes in sales, marketing, and customer service. It is a sub-organization of Five Rivers Solutions. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in San Ramon, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.five9.com.