Senior Director, Global Tax Planning​/Strategy

As the global leader in high‑speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people‑first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well‑being, and belonging. Ciena is a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

• Lead development and execution of global tax strategy aligned with long‑term business objectives and shareholder value.
• Advise executive leadership on mergers and acquisitions, capital allocation, legal entity optimization, financing structures, and international expansion.
• Design and implement tax‑efficient global operating and legal entity structures to enable growth and scalability.
• Partner cross‑functionally with finance, legal, treasury, corporate development, and business leaders to evaluate strategic initiatives.
• Drive strategic tax planning across domestic and international jurisdictions while balancing risk and sustainability.
• Monitor global legislative and regulatory developments and define proactive response strategies.
• Lead tax risk management, governance, and controversy strategy at the enterprise level.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, or Finance required.
• Certifications: CPA designation or State Bar admission required.
• Experience: 15+ years of progressive international tax experience within a multinational corporation, Big Four firm, or complex global environment.
• Experience leading strategic tax planning, international structuring, and transaction advisory initiatives in multinational organizations.
• Demonstrated application of advising senior leadership on business expansion, mergers and acquisitions, financing structures, and global operational planning.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives in a global environment.
• Experience building and developing tax teams focused on collaboration, innovation, and business partnership.

• Master of Science in Taxation (MST), JD, or LLM in Taxation.
• Application of global tax policy trends, international tax reform, and cross‑border tax considerations.

Pay Range: US  - . Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Non‑Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company‑paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time.

Ciena complies with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

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