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Director, Tax Technology

BioSpace · North Chicago, IL · Today
AccountingFull-time
Company Description About AbbVie AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube. Purpose 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 technologiesincluding AI, automation, and data analyticsto 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. This highly visible position requires strong executive presence, the ability to influence at all levels, and a track record of driving sustainable process improvement through technology innovation. Responsibilities Define and lead the Tax Technology strategy and multi-year roadmap, incorporating AI enablement, automation, and advanced analytics to transform global tax processes and capabilities.Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of tax technology solutions supporting tax planning, compliance, and reporting (e.g., ASC 740, SOX, Transfer Pricing, indirect taxes), ensuring alignment with enterprise systems and data strategies.Serve as the primary advisor to senior tax and finance leadership on technology trends, AI applications, and digital innovation opportunities within the tax function.Champion the use of AI and intelligent automation to streamline workflows, enhance data-driven insights, and enable predictive capabilities within tax operations.Establish and govern data management and integration frameworks, ensuring seamless data flows between tax systems, ERP platforms, and upstream/downstream finance processes.Partner with Finance, BTS, and Operations to align technology investments with enterprise priorities and optimize end-to-end process effectiveness.Drive stakeholder engagement and communication with senior leadership, external auditors, and advisors to ensure alignment, transparency, and successful execution of transformation initiatives.Continuously monitor the evolving tax technology landscape, including AI advancements, to identify and deploy best-in-class solutions that maintain a competitive and compliant tax function. Qualifications 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.Ability 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 Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof thisposting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms. Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission,incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless anduntil paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visithttps://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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