We are seeking an exceptional, strategic, and hands-on Director of Tax - Israel to lead and oversee all corporate tax strategy, compliance, tax policy, and controversy management for our Israeli entities and regional operations. In this role, you will serve as the primary tax authority for Israeli tax matters, advising leadership on complex domestic and international cross-border transactions, transfer pricing structures, equity compensation programs, and regulatory engagement with the Israel Tax Authority. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of tax leadership within a multinational high-tech environment or Big 4 tax practice, combining deep technical knowledge of Israeli tax law with strong global business acumen. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of talented and high-performing colleagues within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
This position is based in Tel Aviv, and is expected to be onsite at least 3 days per week. It reports to the VP of Global Tax based in California and will continuously collaborate with the global tax team.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage approved enterprise status and incentives, R&D and Innovation Tax Credits, and Corporate Structuring.
Support the timely preparation, review, and filing of all Israeli tax returns to ensure compliance.
Partner with global tax and accounting teams to calculate and manage Israeli tax provisions and ASC 740.
Advise on tax-related statutory accounts preparation in collaboration with the accounting team.
Oversee structural design, ITA pre-rulings, and operational execution of employee equity plans under Section 102.
Support intercompany transfer pricing policies in alignment with company structure and guidelines.
Optimize cross-border withholding tax positions and leverage Israels bilateral tax treaties to mitigate double taxation.
Serve as the representative of the company before the Israel Tax Authority and collaborate with advisors.
Manage strategy and defense for tax audits, assessment proceedings, and dispute resolutions.
Support pre-rulings, APA, MAP on complex corporate transactions, Transfer Pricing, M&A, and restructurings.
Support tax due diligence, deal structuring, integration, and post-merger tax rationalization for acquisitions.
Evaluate and implement strategies for global tax developments, including OECD Pillar Two GloBE rules.
Requirements: Required Qualifications:
10+ years of progressive tax consulting, compliance, and reporting experience in Big 4 and US multinational corporate tax departments.
CPA in Israel is required.
Deep expertise in the Israeli Income Tax Ordinance, VAT Law, Section 102 equity regulations, and Encouragement of Capital Investments Law.
Proven experience negotiating pre-rulings and defending complex audits directly with the Israel Tax Authority (ITA).
Solid working knowledge of US GAAP (ASC 740) tax provisions and international transfer pricing principles (OECD).
Fluent in English and Hebrew with excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex tax issues to C-suite executives.
Proficient in Excel modeling, experienced with large data sets, pivot tables, tax preparation software, and skilled in performing tax research.
Preferred Qualifications:
LL.B., LL.M, or Master of Taxation is highly desirable.
Tech Industry experience is preferred.
Exceptional interpersonal skills to build trust with finance, legal, HR, and R&D leadership.
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives independently in a matrixed global organization across multiple time zones.
Strong analytical ability to identify potential tax exposures early and implement preventive mitigation strategies.
Passionate approach to technology adoption, including leveraging emerging AI tools and automation to streamline tax processes, alongside familiarity with the G Suite platform.
This position is open to all candidates.