State and Local Tax Lead

What You Can Expect

You'll lead Zoom's U.S. state and local tax strategy, compliance, and audit defense. You'll partner across Finance, Legal, Revenue, and Engineering while driving automation and AI-powered improvements. You'll shape how a fast-growing tech company manages complex, evolving tax obligations.

Our team delivers accurate, defensible state and local tax outcomes across Zoom's product lines. We collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, Revenue, and Engineering to solve complex tax challenges. Our work protects the business as it scales into new markets and products.

• Leading U.S. state and local income tax and indirect tax strategy, compliance, and audit defense across all business lines, including sales, use, corporate income, gross receipts, telecom, and property taxes
• Partnering with Product, Engineering, and Finance teams to ensure accurate tax configuration and reporting, including taxability structure for new product launches and compliance with SaaS, conference bridging, and VoIP tax regulations
• Driving automation and AI initiatives that streamline tax validation, research, and exemption processes
• Advising Legal and Revenue teams on tax implications for contracts, pricing, and new product launches
• Mentoring and developing the tax team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement

• 15+ years of experience in state and local tax, including telecom and SaaS industries
• Thought leader on state and local direct and indirect taxes amid an evolving legal and technological landscape
• Experience managing SALT audits and leading cross‑functional tax technology initiatives
• Clear communication of complex tax positions to senior leadership and non‑tax stakeholders
• Foundational knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 450, and ASC 740 requirements to account for state and local taxes in financial statements
• Proficiency with billing, ERP, and tax technology platforms such as Oracle, Zuora, Avalara, ECM, Service Now
• Team leadership and ability to manage competing priorities under deadlines
• Application of AI tools and data platforms to support tax research and operations (e.g., Zoom AI Companion, Gemini, Claude)
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent practical experience; CPA or JD preferred

Minimum: $

Maximum: $

In addition to the base salary and/or OTE listed, Zoom has a Total Direct Compensation philosophy that includes base salary, bonus, and equity value.

Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role—Hybrid, Remote, or In‑Person—is indicated in the job description/posting.

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