Tax Senior - National Tax - Tax Technology and Transformation - SAP Tax Integration

Job description

National Tax – Tax Technology and Transformation – Senior SAP Tax Integration

EY Tax Technology and Transformation

Tax Technology and Transformation offers services to companies in response to the impact of existing and emerging technology, including the growing data burden that many businesses face, driving efficiencies to create a cost-effective tax function and the understanding how to make data an asset.  The underlying objective of the combined offerings is to help businesses navigate the digital age of tax transparency, alongside new trends in tax compliance and tax audit methods, as well as helping resolve the most pressing challenges that businesses face.  Tax Technology and Transformation comprises the following services:

·       Digital tax transformation

·       SAP tax integration

·       Tax applications as a service

·       Tax data and improvement

·       Tax analytics and reporting enhancements

·       Emerging tax technology, including robotic process automation, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud solutions, data lake development and business intelligence innovation

·       Tax technology program mobilization

·       Custom tax technology application development and deployment

·       Tax technology strategy and road maps

·       Direct and indirect tax systems implementation and configuration

·       Post-transaction (M&A) tax function operational services

·       Tax operating model transformation, including process improvements, risk and controls

·       Tax function assessments

 

The opportunity

Finance and tax transformation, along with SAP, make up one of the biggest opportunities for our clients to improve the tax function and represent an area that has seen plenty of recent growth and investment – which you will see reflected in your career.  It is no exaggeration to say that you’ll be working on highly publicized projects.  The field of taxation is constantly changing as new laws, regulations and technologies are created, and this is your opportunity to be part of those developments.

 

Key responsibilities

You will be working on large finance and tax transformations, helping our clients leverage SAP to improve the tax function by supporting and automating internal and external operations of multinational tax departments.  This is a highly regulated industry, so it is all about maintaining our reputation as trusted advisors by taking on bold initiatives and owning new challenges.

 

 

Skills and attributes for success include:

·       Having an ability to understand key tax processes and translate those requirements into SAP

·       Working collaboratively with cross-functional tax, advisory and assurance teams

·       Providing input into thought leadership

·       Delivering quality work in alignment with key business metrics

To qualify for the role, you must have:

·       A bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or a master’s degree in Accounting, Tax Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field

·       A minimum of three years of related experience

·       A CPA license or membership in a state bar or approved technical certification

·       A strong interest in technology and its use in business processes

·       Excellent communication and business writing skills

·       A natural flair for problem solving and an entrepreneurial approach to work

·       Strong organizational and time management skills, with exceptional client-serving business

·       A demonstrated ability to successfully sell and deliver large enterprise programs

·       A broad understanding of tax accounting and major tax processes

Ideally, you will also have at least one of the following:

·       Experience implementing third-party direct or indirect tax systems (such as ONESOURCE, Corptax, Vertex, Avalara, Longview, etc.)

·       Experience defining data and reporting needs for a tax department

·       Enterprise resource planning (ERP) experience, including SAP or Oracle

·       Experience managing large, multidisciplinary projects that impact tax (e.g., ERP implementations, tax co-sourcing engagements, finance transformations)

We are looking for knowledgeable technical professionals with an excellent general knowledge of both international and domestic tax.  You will need excellent business acumen and a firm strategic vision, so if you are ready to use those skills to develop our team, this role is for you.

We offer a competitive package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage; pension and 401(k) plans; vacation and holiday pay; and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.  Plus, we offer:

·       Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry

·       Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

·       The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in the way that is right for you

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their fields to help build a better working world.  This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better so that whenever you join, and however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Mark your mark.  Apply today!

 

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