Manager, Transaction Tax Transformation and Automation

Ryan • Boston, MA

76d

About The Position

The Manager, Tax Technology (“Project Manager”) manages project scope, tasks, project teams, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation; and prepares and reviews deliverables in connection with client service. The Project Manager oversees the functional and technical direction of projects, including on-time and on-budget delivery of tax technology project tasks, such as detail requirements analysis, process design and configuration, deliverables, and installation and implementation of enterprise-class tax automation software and related processes. The Project Manager also maintains and supports existing partnerships, client relationships, and provides technical leadership and guidance to his/her team and clients on project status and adherence to timeline and budget. The Project Manager also assists with business development activities by preparing proposals, engagement agreements, and participating in calls and onsite meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Minimum of five to seven years of experience providing tax automation services.
• Familiarity with a retailer’s organizational process, such as merchandising and price determination.
• Knowledge of the applicability of sales and seller’s use taxes on retail transactions.
• Knowledge of the 'brick and mortar' transaction lifecycle.
• Knowledge of the e-commerce transaction lifecycle.
• Certified Public Accountant designation is a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certified is preferred.
• Understanding of Software development lifecycles (SDLC, Agile, etc.).
• Deep knowledge of the software solutions such as Sabrix, Vertex, and/or Taxware.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Vertex, Sabrix, Taxware, or other tax software.
• Hands-on experience with transaction tax integration touch points with a major ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Creates a positive team experience.
• Provides mentorship and training to staff as needed.
• Provides project management support to client service teams and clients.
• Develops client workplans and schedules associated with project deliverables.
• Creates processes to track adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Reviews documentation created by the project team.
• Assists with client billing and financial forecasting.
• Prepares and distributes weekly project status reports to all project stakeholders.
• Develops templates and formats specifications for project deliverables.
• Provides project management support to the delivery team as they configure tax automation software solutions.
• Defines project success criteria and creates the metrics to enable them to be measured.
• Creates, maintains, and executes communication plans and communication protocols.
• Creates and executes project workplans and enforces proper methodology and standards.
• Assists with Tax Technology business development activities.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Options
• Award-Winning Culture
• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
• Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
• 401K with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
• Fertility Assistance Program
• Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees