International Tax Manager

The Samsara Tax Department strives to be a best-in-class tax function that manages core tax processes efficiently while continuously adding value across the business. We are looking for an International Tax Manager to own the foreign subsidiary tax provision and U.S. international tax compliance, including Forms 5471 and 8858, Subpart F, GILTI, FDDEI and BEAT, as well as international compliance across the Americas region (direct tax), including Canada and Mexico.

This is a new role that will split the U.S. quarterly close between domestic and international, so that the international provision and compliance work runs alongside domestic return preparation and helps us accelerate our time to file. You will partner closely with the Senior Tax Manager and the domestic provision and compliance manager on a combined provision and tax return, work with the VP of Tax on key projects, and serve as the day-to-day contact for our outside tax advisors. The ideal candidate is technically strong, comfortable managing advisors, and eager to turn complex international tax rules into clear, practical guidance and efficient processes.

You will also lead special projects such as FDDEI analysis, BEAT modeling, transfer pricing coordination, automation, and international tax planning. This is a great opportunity to help shape how we scale and automate international tax at Samsara! This role reports to the Senior Tax Manager.

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won't be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You're energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibrer team that will encourage you to do your best.

• Own the international portion of the quarterly U.S. close, including the foreign subsidiary tax provision, in partnership with the domestic provision and compliance team.
• Lead U.S. international tax return compliance, including Forms 5471 and 8858, Subpart F, GILTI, FDDEI, and BEAT calculations.
• Work with outside tax advisors on Forms 5471 and 8858 and international technical work, so international compliance progresses alongside domestic return preparation and shortens our time to file.
• Support Americas regional direct tax compliance, including Canada and Mexico: coordinate data gathering, review local corporate income tax filings and statutory reporting prepared by external advisors, and track filing deadlines.
• Partner closely with the Senior Tax Manager and the domestic provision and compliance manager to deliver a combined provision and tax return, including provision-to-return true-ups.
• Lead special projects, including FDDEI analysis, BEAT modeling, transfer pricing coordination, automation, and international tax planning.
• Serve as the first point of contact for transfer pricing, coordinating with external advisors and internal stakeholders on intercompany arrangements, documentation, and year-end adjustments, with high-level oversight from Tax leadership.
• Research and document international tax technical positions, and communicate recommendations clearly to the Senior Tax Manager, VP of Tax, and finance partners.
• Gather and review foreign subsidiary financial and tax data from Accounting and Finance teams, and ensure accuracy and timeliness of inputs to the provision and returns.
• Support tax audits and notices related to international matters: gather documentation, prepare workpapers, and coordinate responses with advisors.
• Identify opportunities to improve controls, documentation, and workflows, and drive automation of international provision and compliance processes.
• Work closely with external tax advisors on research, compliance, and special projects.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.

• 5+ years of U.S. international tax experience in public accounting, in-house at a company, or a combination of both
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with U.S. international tax compliance, including Forms 5471 and 8858, Subpart F, and GILTI
• Working knowledge of ASC 740 as it applies to foreign subsidiaries, including quarterly and annual provision
• Experience working with outside tax advisors
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, with the ability to work with large data sets and build tax models
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical tax concepts to non-tax business partners
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and recurring deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Big 4 experience in a tax compliance or return preparation team
• CPA license
• Experience with FDDEI and BEAT calculations and modeling
• Experience with international tax planning and structuring
• Exposure to transfer pricing, including documentation and intercompany agreements
• Exposure to Canadian and Mexican direct (corporate income) tax compliance requirements
• Experience with tax provision and compliance software
• Experience in SaaS, technology, or IoT hardware companies
• Interest in using automation and AI tools to improve tax processes

At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.

Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

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