About this role
Role Description
Dropbox is seeking an experienced, strategic, and technology-forward Senior Director, Global Tax Reporting to lead the Company’s worldwide direct tax reporting function. This leader will be responsible for all aspects of global income tax accounting, reporting, and compliance, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong governance, and operational excellence across U.S. federal, state, and international jurisdictions.
As a key member of the Tax leadership team, the Senior Director will oversee the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, global income tax compliance, SEC tax reporting, tax accounting for strategic business initiatives, and the Company’s overall direct tax reporting framework.
Beyond technical expertise, this leader will shape the long-term strategy of the Global Tax Reporting organization by driving innovation, embedding AI and automation into the function, developing exceptional talent, and building scalable processes that support Dropbox’s evolving business. Success in this role requires technical excellence, strategic and anticipatory thinking, operational rigor, transparent collaboration, and inspirational leadership.
Responsibilities
Strategic Tax Leadership
• Develop and execute a multi-year vision and strategy for the Global Tax Reporting organization that aligns with Dropbox’s broader Tax, Finance, and Company priorities.
• Demonstrate strategic and anticipatory thinking by identifying emerging tax, regulatory, business, and technology trends and positioning the organization ahead of future risks and opportunities.
• Build the operating model and organizational capabilities required to support Dropbox’s evolving business and global tax landscape.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team by establishing clear priorities, accountability, succession plans, and meaningful career development opportunities.
• Foster an AI-first culture of innovation and continuous improvement by embracing new technologies, simplifying processes, and empowering the team to challenge traditional ways of working.
• Build trusted, transparent partnerships across Finance and the business by collaborating effectively across functions, proactively identifying and escalating risks, and translating complex tax matters into clear, actionable recommendations.
Global Tax Accounting & Reporting
• Serve as Dropbox’s technical tax accounting leader, providing guidance on complex business initiatives, evolving tax laws, and accounting developments.
• Lead the worldwide quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740.
• Own all current and deferred tax accounting, including:
• Effective tax rate analysis
• Deferred tax assets and liabilities
• Valuation allowance analyses
• Uncertain tax positions under ASC 740-10
• Return-to-provision analyses
• Prepare and review all tax-related financial statement disclosures for Forms 10-Q, 10-K, earnings releases, and other SEC filings.