Director, Tax Technology

Job Description

The Director, Tax Technology will serve as a strategic leader within the global Finance & Tax Transformation organization, responsible for defining and advancing the long-term vision for technology-enabled tax operations across AbbVie. This role is accountable for driving transformation by leveraging advanced technologies including AI, automation, and data analytics to modernize tax processes, enhance decision-making, and improve compliance and reporting outcomes. This leader will partner closely with senior Tax, Finance, and BTS (Business Technology Systems) stakeholders to identify scalable, future-ready solutions that optimize global direct and indirect tax processes. The role will champion the adoption of AI-enabled capabilities to unlock efficiencies, generate insights, and proactively manage risk across the tax function. This role will translate strategic priorities into executable roadmaps, lead cross-functional initiatives, and ensure alignment with broader Finance Transformation objectives.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Computer Sciences.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in tax, finance transformation, or tax technology leadership roles within a publicly traded corporation and/or public accounting firm.
• Deep expertise in tax processes, including ASC 740, compliance, planning, and global reporting requirements.
• Proven experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives, including technology implementations and process reengineering.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, tax technology platforms, and data architecture.
• Demonstrated experience driving AI, automation, or digital innovation initiatives within finance or tax functions.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at executive levels.
• Strategic mindset with a track record of translating vision into measurable outcomes.
• Able to lead through complexity, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks and changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with both tax and non-tax audiences.

Additional Information

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.