EMEA Tax Director – Corporate & Indirect Tax

About the role

Cohesity is seeking an experienced Tax Director to lead its EMEA tax function. The role will own corporate income tax compliance, indirect tax reporting and controversy management across the region, partnering closely with Finance, Legal and Global Tax teams.

Key responsibilities

• Manage corporate income tax compliance and reporting for all EMEA entities, including the Irish hub, coordinating with external advisors and local finance teams.
• Oversee VAT/GST, withholding tax and other indirect tax filings across EMEA jurisdictions and advise on commercial impact.
• Support quarterly and annual income tax provision processes (ASC 740) in collaboration with the US tax provision team.
• Provide tax structuring and planning advice on cross‑border transactions, intercompany arrangements and transfer pricing matters.
• Partner with Legal and Corporate Development on entity structuring, M&A and IP/licensing arrangements in EMEA.
• Monitor evolving EU tax legislation (e.g., Pillar Two, e‑invoicing) and assess business implications.
• Lead responses to tax authority inquiries, audits and enforcement notices, maintaining a regional risk register.
• Serve as the primary tax point of contact for EMEA finance, sales and legal stakeholders and build/manage a small regional tax team or outsourced advisor relationships.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in corporate and indirect tax within Europe, preferably with a focus on Ireland.
• Proven ability to manage tax compliance, planning and controversy in a fast‑growth SaaS or technology environment.
• Strong commercial judgment and ability to communicate tax concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Track record of leading or building a regional tax function or team.

Required skills

• ASC 740 tax provision methodology.
• VAT/GST compliance and reporting.
• Transfer pricing and cross‑border tax structuring.
• Knowledge of EU tax legislation such as Pillar Two.