Senior Manager, Tax Transformation and Innovation - Indirect Tax Automation
The Senior Manager of Tax Transformation and Innovation - Indirect Tax Automation leads comprehensive tax transformation initiatives, focusing on the evaluation, selection, and implementation of tax determination engines for clients transforming their indirect tax operations.
About the Firm
At Andersen, we provide a career in Tax, Valuation, and Business Advisory with a global presence and a community that thrives on diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration. We work with clients across all industries, free from independence-related constraints. Our focus is on your development, offering world-class education, immersive experiences, and mentorship to help you flourish as a leader and trusted advisor.
Responsibilities
- Conduct indirect tax process assessment and identify automation opportunities across sales tax, VAT/GST, and related tax domains.
- Evaluate tax determination engine vendors (Vertex, Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE, Avalara, etc.) to assess fit against client requirements, complex tax scenarios, and existing ERP set-up and transaction flows.
- Lead vendor selection process including RFP development, demonstrations, accuracy testing, and business case development.
- Perform capability assessment across vendors to recommend solutions that align with client corporate technology strategies.
- Design tax engine implementation strategies including data setup, configuration approach, system integration, and testing plans.
- Develop detailed requirements documentation and technical specifications for tax engine implementation.
- Create and manage an implementation roadmap outlining key milestones, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Manage proof-of-concept projects to validate tax engine accuracy and functionality.
- Provide technical guidance during contract negotiations with vendors.
- Lead change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and technologies, including communication, training, and support for impacted teams.
- Provide insights on the design of the indirect tax organization, including roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines for tax function redesigns or pre- and post-acquisition integration support.
- Deliver insights on tax as a component of finance operations, including Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (OTC), and Record-to-Report (RTR) processes, to ensure seamless integration with tax transformation initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
- Advanced certifications highly preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Project Management Professional (PMP), or industry-specific vendor certifications (Thomson Reuters Certified Implementer, Vertex Certified Implementer, SAP or Oracle certification).
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in indirect tax, including involvement in tax determination engine implementations, tax function transformations, or tax technology advisory engagements.
- Expert knowledge of indirect tax (sales tax, VAT/GST, excise tax) compliance and operations.
- Deep expertise in tax determination engine technology and capabilities (Vertex, Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE, Avalara, etc.).
- Strong technical assessment skills for evaluating tax engines and vendor solutions.
- Advanced tax rule configuration and system validation expertise.
- Ability to assess complex indirect tax scenarios and map requirements to technology solutions.
- Project management skills with ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.
- Business case development and ROI analysis capabilities.
- Strong communication skills for technical and business audiences.
- Ability to work effectively with clients and vendors throughout implementation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage for employees and their families.
- 401(k) plan enrollment upon hire.
- 200 hours of paid time off annually, plus twelve paid holidays each calendar year.
Pay
For individuals hired to work in Chicago, the expected salary range for this role is $184,000 to $233,600. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skill set.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Andersen will not consider candidates requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.