Job Summary:

We are seeking a Director, Finance Technology – Tax Lead to drive strategy, design, and execution of tax technology across global finance systems. This critical role will deliver scalable, compliant SAP and adjacent solutions, enabling automation, accurate reporting, and regulatory alignment. Partnering with Tax, Finance, and Engineering, you will lead Merchant Tax, Direct Tax, Transfer Pricing, Tax Accounting, 1099s, and e-invoicing.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develops operational and strategic objectives and plans for business processes using information technology knowledge and extensive expertise across multiple areas of business
• Leads the largest cross-functional and cross-organizational enterprise systems teams focused on business transformation
• Develops and articulates a clear strategic and technological process based on industry-leading knowledge and understanding of business
• Supports and mentors less-experienced roles to provide an example of innovation, excellence, and day-to-day learning

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years management experience

Preferred Qualification:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technology strategy and roadmap for tax capabilities across global Finance systems, with focus on SAP S/4HANA and related platforms.
• Drive delivery and support of tax technology for end-to-end tax processes, including:
• Merchant Tax & Tax Reporting
• Sales Tax Integration
• 1099
• Tax Accounting & Transfer Pricing
• Tax Invoices, e-Invoicing, Tax Payouts
• VAT Netting & Compliance
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure systems meet statutory, audit, and regulatory requirements across multiple geographies.
• Work with third-party vendors to ensure accurate tax calculations, integration, and reporting across complex data flows and jurisdictions.
• Guide the implementation of automation and data quality controls to enhance accuracy and reduce manual tax adjustments.
• Lead solution design, data flow mapping, and implementation of scalable tax configurations in SAP S/4 and third-party tax engines.
• Partner with the PMO, Compliance, and Internal Audit teams to ensure SOX, GDPR, and audit readiness of all tax-related technology processes.
• Provide leadership across intake planning, project execution, testing strategy, cutover, and post-go-live support.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in Finance Technology or ERP implementations, with deep functional knowledge of tax processes and system integration.
• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA Finance and Tax modules; experience with Onesource, Sabrix, Avalara, or similar tax engines is preferred.
• Proven track record leading global technology programs involving Direct and Indirect Tax, Transfer Pricing, 1099 reporting, and e-Invoicing.
• Knowledge of regulatory and statutory requirements across major tax jurisdictions (e.g., VAT, GST, IRS reporting, etc.).
• Strong program and stakeholder management experience; able to bridge technical and business teams to align priorities and solutions.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Experience with global rollout and compliance requirements across multi-entity finance structures is a plus.