Dematic is seeking a Senior Tax Technologist, focused on US and Canadian tax technology integration and automation. This role is a key member of our core tax team providing automation and technology guidance and enhancements with an emphasis primarily on US and Canadian indirect taxes for a complex industry. Reporting to the Director of Tax, the candidate will be leading the creation, implementation, and maintenance of tax technology tools and process improvements, system automation, and data analytics. This role will assist in improving the effectiveness and efficiency of existing tax processes as well as developing more effective future processes with the expected implementation of SAP S4/HANA.
The successful candidate should have 4-7 years of experience in tax in a corporate setting and/or Public Accounting with a focus on tax technology. The candidate should also be comfortable communicating at a professional level, as well as taking a hands-on approach to their daily responsibilities.
What we offer:
Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities
Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer
Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $65,000-$140,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
Tasks and Qualifications:
This is What You Will do in This Role:
Represents the tax department and acts as the primary liaison with other business functional departments, IT and the Business Transformation (S4/HANA) team.
Leads process to provide support and/or identify tax technology needs and partners with IT to provide relevant options.
Provides technical knowledge in the design (e.g. tax data requirements), development, implementation, maintenance, and support of enterprise tax systems.
Implements and maintains tax automation and reporting tools as well as new system enhancements by gathering and documenting business requirements and partnering with IT to identify and test.
Partners with others to understand and create specific business requirement documents, system configuration documents, test plans and test cases, user training documents and communications to users.
Assesses, documents, and improves processes and data flows related to tax.
Stays informed on emerging tax technologies.
Provides training where needed on all utilized technology tools & resources.
Aids in software design and development that is sustainable, supportable and scalable.
Interacts with Dematic associates, customers, tax advisors, state and local Departments of Revenue, and state and local assessors to resolve issues and maintain relationships
Assists Director of Tax where needed on special projects, sales tax audits, etc.
What We are Looking For:
BS/BA in Accounting, finance, or computer science relevant field
At least 4-7 years of experience in related field, demonstrating successful execution of key responsibilities and knowledge as presented above
US and Canadian indirect tax experience (including audit/controversy experience) preferred (sales and use taxes / GST)
Proficient understanding of data extract / transform / load (ETL) tools
Prior experience in tax technology, including implementation and maintenance of automated tax systems
Experience in developing process documentation as well as gathering/documenting requirements and participating in end user acceptance testing
Ability to balance multiple demands with a strong sense of urgency and prioritization
Strong analytical and deductive reasoning skills
Strong communication skills
Advanced Excel/Microsoft Office tools skills required
Experience with SAP and indirect tax software such as SOVOS Global Tax Determination
Experience implementing financial systems such as SAP S4/HANA
Experience leading project management or financial process improvement.
Experience working with third parties including services providers, auditors, and/or consultants.
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
Please see job description for required skills.
