Finance Systems, Tax Technology Lead

Responsibilities:Tax Systems Implementation and Management- Act as the Tax Point of Contact for business teams, handling and responding to day-to-day tax queries with a solutions-oriented mindset.- Enhance the implementation of tax determination engine integrated with our billing and finance systems- Configure tax engines across multiple finance modules, ensuring accurate tax calculation, reporting, and compliance for SaaS and digital products- Design and document technical requirements for tax functionality, including system architecture, data flows, and integration points- Lead future implementation of income tax compliance and direct tax provision software (e.g., OneSource Tax Provision, CorpTax, or similar)- Own the tax technology roadmap, identifying opportunities for automation and process improvementCross-Functional Collaboration- Partner with Engineering, Finance, Accounting, and Product teams to translate complex tax requirements into technical specifications- Serve as the primary liaison between Tax and Technology teams, ensuring alignment on tax compliance needs- Coordinate with Finance Systems team to create tax product requirements, manage testing protocols, and support change management initiatives- Work with external tax advisors and software vendors to evaluate solutions and resolve technical challengesGlobal Tax Compliance (Indirect and Direct)- Develop and maintain tax determination logic for US sales and use tax- Configure and manage VAT/GST rules for international jurisdictions including EU, APAC, and emerging markets- Design testing strategies to ensure accuracy and quality of tax calculations across all transaction types- Monitor nexus thresholds and implement automated compliance workflows- Support long-term roadmap for income tax compliance automation and ASC 740 tax provision software- Collaborate with income tax team to understand data requirements for provision calculations and compliance reporting- Support long-term roadmap for income tax compliance automation and ASC 740 tax provision softwareData Management and Reporting- Build data analytics capabilities to support tax compliance, reconciliation, audit defense, and strategic decision-making- Create comprehensive documentation including technical design specs, process flows, and operational procedures- Implement SOX controls related to tax technology systems- Generate reports for tax filings, reconciliations, and management review- Ability to incorporate Claude (AI ) into tax automation needs You may be a good fit if you:- 7+ yearsof experience in tax technology, with at least 3-5 years focused on tax engine implementations (Vertex, Anorak, Avalara, or similar)- Deep expertisein US sales and use tax and global VAT/GST compliance for digital services and SaaS businesses- Proven track recordof successful tax system implementations in ERP environments (Workday Financials, or similar)- Strong technical aptitude with ability to work directly with engineering teams on system configurations and integrations- Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into functional and technical specifications- Knowledge of tax compliance processes including determination, reporting, filing, and remittance- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field Strong candidates may also have:- CPA, CMI (Certified Manager of Indirect Tax), or equivalent tax certification- Experience with data analytics tools (SQL, Python, Alteryx, Hex, Looker) and tax software including provision tools- Background working in high-growth tech companies or Big 4 tax technology consulting- Familiarity with multi-entity billing structures and complex revenue recognition scenarios- Understanding of AI/ML business odels and their indirect tax implications- Familiarity with corporate income tax compliance processes, ASC 740 requirements, and tax provision software- Experience with exemption certificate management and audit defense- Knowledge of e-invoicing and digital reporting requirements in various jurisdictions Technical Skills:- Indirect tax engines- Direct tax provision software- ERP systems: Workday Financials- Data analysis: Excel (advanced), SQL, Python (preferred)- Project management and documentation tools (Asana)- Understanding of API integrations and data flowsThe annual compensation range for this role is below. For sales roles, the range provided is the roles On Target Earnings (

Created: 2026-01-21