Senior Tax Team Manager

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Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
169K-205K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Information Technology • Software
The Role
Leads Box’s global tax function, including federal, state, and international compliance, ASC 740 tax provision, transfer pricing, tax planning, audits, and regulatory matters. Manages and develops tax professionals, advises Finance and executive stakeholders, oversees external advisors, and drives AI-enabled modernization of tax workflows. Requires deep corporate tax expertise, strong people leadership, and proficiency with tax technology and ERP systems.
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Box (NYSE: BOX) is the leader in Intelligent Content Management. Our platform enables organizations to fuel collaboration, manage the entire content lifecycle, secure critical content, and transform business workflows with enterprise AI. We help companies thrive in the new AI-first era of business. Founded in 2005, Box simplifies work for leading global organizations, including JLL, Morgan Stanley, and Nationwide. Box is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, with offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

By joining Box, you will have the unique opportunity to continue driving our platform forward. Content powers how we work. It's the billions of files and information flowing across teams, departments, and key business processes every single day: contracts, invoices, employee records, financials, product specs, marketing assets, and more. Our mission is to bring intelligence to the world of content management and empower our customers to completely transform workflows across their organizations. With the combination of AI and enterprise content, the opportunity has never been greater to transform how the world works together and at Box you will be on the front lines of this massive shift.

WHY BOX NEEDS YOU

Box is looking for a seasoned and strategic Senior Tax Manager to lead our global tax function and serve as the primary owner of Box's tax compliance, provision, and planning programs. As a senior leader within the Controllership organization, you will manage a team of tax professionals and act as a trusted advisor to Finance leadership on all domestic and international tax matters — ensuring Box meets its obligations accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with our long-term business strategy.

This is a high-impact role for a tax leader who brings both deep technical expertise and strong people management skills. You will set the direction for the tax function, drive process modernization through AI-enabled workflows, and build a team culture grounded in precision, accountability, and continuous improvement — all while partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders to support Box's growth.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Lead, develop, and retain a team of tax professionals, establishing clear goals, providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback, and building a high-performing team culture aligned to Box's values.

  • Own all aspects of federal, state, and international tax compliance, including oversight of corporate income tax returns, estimated tax payments, and related filings to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery.

  • Direct the quarterly and annual income tax provision process (ASC 740), including review of tax accruals, deferred tax analysis, uncertain tax positions, and coordination with external auditors.

  • Serve as a strategic tax advisor to Finance, Legal, and Business Operations, providing proactive guidance on transactions, new business initiatives, restructurings, and other matters with tax implications.

  • Monitor evolving federal, state, and international tax legislation and regulatory developments, assessing their impact on Box and communicating recommended actions to senior Finance leadership.

  • Oversee transfer pricing strategy and documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations across Box's global footprint and alignment with the company's intercompany policies.

  • Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and tax authorities, including leadership of tax audits, controversy matters, and responses to government inquiries.

  • Drive continuous improvement and implement AI-enabled workflows to increase the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of the tax function across compliance, provision, and planning activities.

WHO YOU ARE

We are an AI-first company. This means you approach your work with a growth mindset and find ways to leverage AI to help make faster, smarter decisions that will 10X your impact at Box.

  • You have 8+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including 3+ years in a people leadership role, ideally within a public technology company or Big 4 public accounting firm.

  • You hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA and/or advanced degree (MST or JD) is strongly preferred.

  • You have deep technical expertise in US federal and state corporate income tax, ASC 740 tax provision, and international tax concepts including transfer pricing, GILTI, and BEAT.

  • You are a skilled communicator who can translate complex tax issues into clear, actionable guidance for non-tax audiences, including CFO-level and executive stakeholders.

  • You have a demonstrated track record of building and developing high-performing teams, with a hands-on leadership style that balances strategic vision with operational execution.

  • You are proficient with tax technology platforms and ERP systems (e.g., OneSource, SAP, or similar) and are energized by opportunities to modernize and automate tax workflows.

Box lives its values, with community and in-person collaboration being a core part of our culture. Boxers are expected to work from their assigned office a minimum of 3 days per week. Your Recruiter will share more about how we work and company culture during the hiring process.

At Box, we believe unique and diverse experiences benefit our culture, our products, our customers, our company, and our world. We aim to recruit a passionate, high-performing workforce that reflects the world we live in. If you are head-over-heels about this role but unsure if you meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, and any other protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation. Box strives to respect the dignity and independence of people with disabilities and is committed to giving them the same opportunity to succeed as all other employees. Inclusiveness is core to our culture at Box, and we strive to ensure you get the most from your interview experience.

Box makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please complete this form. Reasonable accommodations may include scheduling adjustments, document dictation and beyond.

Notice to applicants in Los Angeles: Box, Inc and its related branches will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. The Fair Chance Ordinance is provided here.

Notice to applicants in San Francisco: Box, Inc and its related branches will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Fair Chance Ordinance is provided here.

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Box is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual base salary (or OTE if commissionable role) is dependent upon factors such as: knowledge, skill level, experience, and work location. This role is also eligible for equity and benefits. For more information, check out our benefits and perks. 
In accordance with OFCCP compliance, here is the Pay Transparency Provision. 

Chicago Pay Range
$168,500—$205,000 USD

Skills Required

  • 8+ years of progressive corporate tax experience
  • 3+ years of experience in a people leadership role
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • CPA or advanced degree such as MST or JD
  • Expertise in U.S. federal and state corporate income tax
  • Experience with ASC 740 tax provision
  • Knowledge of international tax, including transfer pricing, GILTI, and BEAT
  • Ability to communicate complex tax issues to non-tax and executive stakeholders
  • Demonstrated experience building and developing high-performing teams
  • Proficiency with tax technology platforms and ERP systems such as OneSource or SAP

Box Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Box and has not been reviewed or approved by Box.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Box grants equity to new hires and offers an ESPP, making ownership a meaningful part of total rewards. Engineering compensation ranges indicate equity is a significant driver of competitive total compensation.
  • Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental-health support are emphasized as core benefits. Health coverage is portrayed as strong across official materials and third-party overviews.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible PTO, paid volunteer time off, holidays, and a paid sabbatical after seven years signal generous time-away policies. These elements are explicitly promoted and stand out in the package.

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The Company
HQ: Redwood, CA
2,500 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Box (NYSE:BOX) is the leading Content Cloud, a single platform that empowers organizations to manage the entire content lifecycle, work securely from anywhere, and integrate across best of breed apps. Founded in 2005, Box simplifies work for leading global organizations, including AstraZeneca, JLL, and Nationwide. Box is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, with offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Visit box.com to learn more. And visit box.org to learn more about how Box empowers nonprofits to fulfill their missions.

Why Work With Us

We have an inclusive culture that is based on development and growth. We value our people as individuals and know that they can make an impact when properly empowered. We fill 30% of all of our open positions with internal people. Everyone is an owner and we are candid with each other in order to learn.

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