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Rubrik

Head of Tax

Rubrik, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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We are looking for an experienced senior-level tax professional to join and lead our fast‑paced, high‑performing tax department in our headquarters in Palo Alto, CA. The Head of Tax is a Director‑level professional who will lead the global tax strategy, tax planning, tax accounting and tax compliance functions of our organization. The individual will be a key member of the Chief Accounting Officer’s organization. This is a great opportunity that will allow for career growth as the company continues to scale!

What You Will Be Doing

Develop and implement tax strategies aligned with business goals and regulations

Conduct tax research and analysis to identify tax planning opportunities and mitigate risks

Analyze the tax implications of major business decisions, such as mergers, acquisitions, and new market entries

Collaborate with various internal departments (finance, legal, operations) and external advisors to ensure tax considerations are integrated into business decisions

Oversee the preparation and review of tax returns (federal, state, and international), ensuring accuracy and compliance

Manage the tax provision process and ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., ASC 740)

Maintain and enhance internal controls over tax processes

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance tax efficiency and accuracy

Manage and develop direct reports and a global team, allocating resources effectively to meet departmental goals and deadlines

Qualifications

Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires professionals to be in office at least 3 days per week

BS in Accounting or Master’s in Tax, with CPA certification required

15+ years of experience in tax planning, accounting and compliance

Extensive ASC 740 knowledge, and SEC reporting for income tax

Experience with international tax issues

Understanding of indirect tax concepts and filings

People management experience required

Must be a team player and able to work in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing environment and comply with tight deadlines

Superior organization and verbal/communication skills

Compensation US Pay Range: $217,800—$305,100 USD. The role is eligible for bonus potential, equity and benefits.

About Rubrik Rubrik (RBRK) is the Security and AI Operations Company, leading at the intersection of data protection, cyber resilience and enterprise AI acceleration. Rubrik Security Cloud delivers complete cyber resilience by securing, monitoring and recovering data, identities and workloads across clouds. Rubrik Agent Cloud accelerates trusted AI agent deployments at scale by monitoring and auditing agentic actions, enforcing real‑time guardrails, fine‑tuning for accuracy and undoing agentic mistakes.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Company: We are committed to building a merit‑based organization that offers equal access to growth and success for all employees globally. Your potential is limitless here.

Culture: We strive to create an inclusive atmosphere where individuals from all backgrounds feel a strong sense of belonging, can thrive and do their best work. Your contributions help us innovate and break boundaries.

Communities: We are dedicated to expanding our engagement with the communities we operate in, creating opportunities for underrepresented talent and driving greater innovation for our clients. Your impact extends beyond Rubrik, contributing to safer and stronger communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Rubrik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Rubrik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The company complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this job or to perform your job, please contact us at hr@rubrik.com.

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