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.

About the Team

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrate 15+ years of experience in state and local tax, including telecom and SaaS industries
• Serve as a thought leader on state and local direct and indirect taxes amid an evolving legal and technological landscape
• Manage SALT audits and leading cross-functional tax technology initiatives
• Communicate complex tax positions clearly to senior leadership and non-tax stakeholders
• Apply foundational knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 450, and ASC 740 requirements in accounting for above-the-line and below-the-line financial statement impacts of state and local taxes
• Leverage billing, ERP, and tax technology platforms to ensure accurate transaction-level reporting, and rolling out enhancements to solutions (e.g., Oracle, Zuora, Avalara, ECM, ServiceNow)
• Lead and develop teams while managing competing priorities under deadlines
• Apply AI tools and data platforms to support tax research and operations (e.g., Zoom AI Companion, Gemini, Claude)
• Hold a bachelors in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA or JD preference

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

Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience.

We also have a location based compensation structure;  there may be a different range for candidates in this and other locations

At Zoom, we offer a window of at least 5 days for you to apply because we believe in giving you every opportunity. Below is the potential closing date, just in case you want to mark it on your calendar. We look forward to receiving your application!

Ways of Working
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.

Benefits
As part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. Click Learn for more information.

About Us
Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars.
We’re problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Find room to grow with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Our Commitment​

At Zoom, we believe great work happens when people feel supported and empowered. We’re committed to fair hiring practices that ensure every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, let us know—we’re here to support you at every step.

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