Tax Director – EMEA

Cohesity

EMEA Tax Director leading tax compliance, planning, and controversy management across Cohesity's EMEA footprint. Focused on corporate and indirect tax strategies in the region.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeDublin • 🇮🇪 IrelandLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in corporate income tax compliance and reporting, particularly within EMEA jurisdictions, while effectively managing cross-border transactions and tax authority audits. Proven ability to provide strategic tax guidance to non-tax stakeholders and lead a regional tax team.

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Corporate Income Tax ComplianceVAT/GST FilingsTransfer PricingTax Authority AuditsUS GAAP Tax Reporting

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Hard Skills

Corporate TaxIndirect TaxTax Provision ProcessesCross-Border StructuringIntercompany TransactionsTax Risk ManagementTax Legislation MonitoringTax Compliance ReportingTax AdvisoryTax Controversy Management

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationTeam LeadershipAdvisory SkillsBusiness AcumenProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

CTAACAACCA

Industry Keywords

EMEA Tax RegulationsPillar TwoE-InvoicingM&AIP Licensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own corporate income tax compliance and reporting for Cohesity's EMEA entities (including Ireland as the regional hub), coordinating with external advisors and local finance teams.
Oversee VAT/GST, withholding tax, and other indirect tax filings across EMEA jurisdictions and advise the business on the commercial impact of such taxes.
Support quarterly and annual income tax provision processes (ASC 740) for EMEA entities in partnership with the US-based tax provision team.
Advise on cross-border transactions, intercompany arrangements, and transfer pricing matters affecting EMEA entities.
Partner with Legal and Corporate Development on entity structuring, M&A, and IP/licensing arrangements involving EMEA jurisdictions.
Monitor evolving EU tax legislation (e.g., Pillar Two, e-invoicing, etc.) and assess business impact.
Lead responses to tax authority inquiries, audits, and enforcement notices across the region.
Identify and remediate tax risk exposures, maintaining a regional risk register in coordination with the VP of Tax.
Serve as the primary tax point of contact for EMEA finance, sales, and legal stakeholders.
Build and/or manage a small regional tax team and/or outsourced advisor relationships.
Provide clear, business-friendly guidance to non-tax stakeholders on the tax implications of commercial deals and operating changes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field; CTA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification required.
10+ years of progressive tax experience, including significant time in a Big 4 or large advisory firm and/or in-house multinational tax function.
Deep technical expertise in Irish corporate tax and broad familiarity with EU/EMEA indirect tax regimes (VAT/GST, withholding tax).
Experience with cross-border structuring, transfer pricing principles, and intercompany transactions.
Strong track record managing tax authority audits and controversy matters.
Experience operating in a US-parented multinational group, with familiarity of US GAAP tax reporting concepts (ASC 740) a strong plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE)
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities