What Cognite is: Relentless to achieve
Cognite operates at the forefront of industrial digitalization, building AI, and data solutions that solve the world’s hardest, highest-impact problems. With unmatched industrial heritage and a comprehensive suite of AI capabilities, including low-code AI agents, Cognite accelerates the digital transformation to drive operational improvements.
We thrive in challenges. We challenge assumptions. We execute with speed and ownership. If you view obstacles as signals to step forward - not backwards - you’ll feel right at home here.
Our Moonshot is bold: Unlock $100B in customer value by 2035, and redefine how global industry works. Join us in this venture where AI and data meet ingenuity, and together, we will forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.
How you’ll demonstrate Ownership
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Global Tax Manager to oversee our international tax compliance, strategy, and reporting. Headquartered in Phoenix, our footprint spans key global markets including Norway, India, Japan, the UK, and the UAE. In this role, you will be the bridge between our US headquarters and our international entities, ensuring full compliance with local tax laws while optimizing our global tax footprint.
- International Tax Compliance: Oversee and manage the preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns for international subsidiaries (Norway, India, Japan, UK, UAE) working alongside local third-party providers.
- US International Tax (Outbound): Manage US tax compliance related to foreign operations, including Forms 5471, 8858, Pillar Two compliance, GILTI, Subpart F, and Foreign Tax Credits.
- Transfer Pricing: Maintain, update, and enforce the company’s global transfer pricing documentation and intercompany agreements, ensuring alignment with OECD guidelines.
- Tax Provision & Accounting: Assist with the quarterly and annual global tax provision (ASC 740 / IFRS equivalent), managing effective tax rate calculations and deferred tax assets/liabilities.
- Cross-Border Advisory: Provide strategic tax advice on cross-border transactions, permanent establishment risks, withholding taxes, and funding structures across our regions.
- Audit Management: Act as the primary point of contact for international tax audits, working closely with local tax authorities and internal finance teams.
The Impact you bring to Cognite
As our Global Tax Manager, you will navigate:
- India: Complex withholding tax (TDS), transfer pricing compliance, and GST matters.
- Norway & UK: Divergent corporate tax regimes and regional VAT compliance.
- Japan: Multi-layered corporate enterprise taxes and strict reporting compliance.
- UAE: Adapting to and maintaining compliance under the corporate tax regime.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Master’s in Taxation, CPA, or JD preferred.
- 6–9 years of corporate tax experience, with at least 3+ years focused heavily on international tax (mix of public accounting and multinational in-house experience preferred).
- Strong working knowledge of ASC 740, US international tax reform, OECD Pillar Two, and general foreign tax concepts.
- Proficiency with corporate tax software (e.g., OneSource, Vertex) and global ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
- Exceptional ability to translate highly complex tax laws into actionable business insights for non-tax executives
A snapshot of our many perks and benefits as a Cogniter
* Join an organization of 60 different nationalities 🌐 with Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) in focus 🤝
* A highly modern and fun working environment with sublime culture across the organization, follow us on Instagram @
cognitedata 📷 to know more
* Flat structure with direct access to decision-makers
* Opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people on some of the most ambitious projects found anywhere, across industries, with cutting edge technology
* Join our
HUB 🗣️ to be part of the conversation directly with Cogniters and our partners.
* Get access to private health services with Cognite Care.
* Hungry? We’ve got your back. A subsidized lunch at the canteen is delivered by the chefs at Fornebuporten (Aker Tech House)
* Our own
Cognite exclusive coffee bar ☕ with the friendliest baristas is here to brew coffee for coffee lovers, tea for tea lovers, smoothie for smoothie lovers, and the baristas creative concoctions when the mood strikes.
* We take your mental- and physical health seriously by having a broad health offering and a free membership to our fully-staffed gym on-site.
* A pet lover? Get the chance to meet
Spot at the Robot Garden!
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Equal Opportunity
Cognite is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment at work and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive the same level of consideration for employment.
