Lead Indirect Tax Advisor Role -Technology

Chevron•Houston, TX

26d

About The Position

Global Indirect Tax Technology team is responsible for indirect tax technology design and implementation in conjunction with other enterprise level digital efforts. The team monitors and deploys digital solutions for indirect tax calculation and compliance on purchases and sales made by Chevron via SAP, eProcurement, and other enterprise systems.

Requirements

SAP expertise with at least 10 years of tax experience, indirect tax experience preferred.
At least 5 years of experience in indirect tax technology with a strong focus on ERP and tax automation systems.
Proven expertise in ONESOURCE Indirect Tax (Determination & Compliance) implementation and support.
Experience leading multi-functional projects, including ERP upgrades, tax system rollouts, etc.
Strong technical knowledge, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple projects as project manager/lead.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Experience with technology platforms (Microsoft Power BI suite, Alteryx, Python, Databricks).
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Taxation and/or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as a project team lead to deliver tax solutions globally. (Tax calculation engines, tax compliance tools, international e-invoicing solutions).
Act as project team lead to implement technology solutions (CertifyTax, MindBridge, DataBricks, etc) to Indirect Tax.
Participate in or lead the implementation of end-to-end global transaction tax solutions (VAT, sales and use, and excise taxes) related to oil and gas operations.
Partner with Thomson Reuters to build, maintain and troubleshoot Onesource tax engine.
Co-Manage content development, testing, go live dates and communication with business and stakeholders to ensure progress is made and results delivered on time.
Evaluate and compare the Onesource and Avalara excise tax engines in combination with proposed SAP S4Hana (R4) design to ensure we have the best solution for R4 go-live.
Resolve potential system issues which may impact Thomson Reuter (i.e., SMART by GEP, Avalara, S4)
Participate in or lead future integration with standard systems.
Support Digital Core Release 4 by providing requirements, expertise, testing and documentation as needed.
Perform Thomson Reuters Onesource configuration changes as needed, including development, and testing for U.S. & International indirect taxes.
Build knowledge and skills in the Thomson Reuters Onesource Indirect Tax Determination for Sales & Use, VAT and Motor Vehicle Fuel/ Environmental content. Look for ways to leverage current content as well as identify gaps for enhancing the tool.
Act as Onesource user admin and review/approve Onesource configuration changes initiated by team members.
Support the Global Indirect Tax Team and GTE Support Team on configuration issues.
Work closely with Global Service Centers (BA and Manila). Responsibilities include but are not limited to monitoring KPIs, leading and training on GTE.
Analyze and resolve the more complex system related issues relating to VAT, U.S. Sales & Use, MVF, and other excise tax transactions.
Assist Business Units and Global Tax Engine Support teams in troubleshooting & solutioning tax transaction issues.
Work with the appropriate teams to improve, streamline, and optimize work. Review processes, reports, and other activities for process improvement opportunities. Leverage Microsoft Power Apps as solution.
Work with tax audit teams to troubleshoot and solve repetitive tax errors, tax adjustments, and audit exceptions through system configurations.
Maintain a general knowledge of U.S. sales & use, VAT and excise taxes and their application.