Senior Tax Manager, Global M&A Tax

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

Core Responsibilities

• M&A Strategy & Diligence: Partner with Corporate Development to provide early-stage tax input on deal pipelines. Lead tax due diligence work-streams, quantify tax exposures, and advise on optimal structuring for M&A transactions.
• Legal Agreement Management: Draft, review, and govern technical tax parameters in inter-company legal documentation and transaction documents (including purchase and merger agreements).
• Post-Acquisition Integration: Direct comprehensive post-acquisition integration. Lead cross-functional implementation with Legal and Corporate Accounting teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ensure seamless integration of target entities into PAN's global legal design to maximize capital efficiency. Coordinate with the internal compliance team and international hubs on localized form preparation and structural templates.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of progressive, dedicated M&A tax experience. Must include a strong mix of Big 4 M&A/Transaction Tax practice and in-house experience at a multinational technology corporation.

• Deep technical proficiency in M&A deal structures, buy/sell-side due diligence, and agreement negotiation (tax reps, indemnities, step-plans), with strong issue-spotting ability in Subchapter C and Sections 338/368.

• Strong working knowledge of ASC 740 principles to evaluate how deal structures, transaction costs, and post-close integrations impact the global ETR, valuation allowances, and balance sheet risk.

• High transactional awareness of US outbound tax (Subpart F, GILTI, FTC), local foreign tax systems, and state tax concepts to partner effectively with internal SMEs and lead post-acquisition integration.

• Proven ability to direct and leverage external Big 4 advisors for niche local tax opinions, deep attribute studies (Section 382/E&P), and specialized transfer pricing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• A "self-starter" comfortable in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

• Exceptional ability to translate complex, highly technical tax concepts into clear, strategic advice for executive leadership and non-tax partners.

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Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$159,100.00 - $257,400.00/yr

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.