Senior Manager, Tax Digital Technology

Mars • Berwyn, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, Tax Digital Technology to drive innovation in tax-related processes and technology. This role will be responsible for the integration of technology solutions within the tax function, ensuring efficient tax operations, and ensuring that tax systems are aligned with business objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with tax, IT, finance, and operations teams to enhance compliance, reporting, and data analytics capabilities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in corporate tax, with a focus on process improvement, technology implementation, and/or tax operations management.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate tax principles, including tax compliance and income tax provision.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects and teams, with a track record of successfully implementing process improvements and technology solutions.
• Proficiency in tax technology platforms and software applications, including ERP systems, tax compliance software, data analytics tools, and AI.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to analyze complex tax issues, identify trends and patterns, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven leadership abilities, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams, drive change, and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or information technology from an accredited university required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or information technology preferred.
• Experience in tax reporting systems (ONESOURCE Income Tax and Provision) with implementation experience preferred.
• Experience in data analytics systems (Alteryx, Power Query, Power BI) with implementation experience preferred.
• Experience in SAP S/4 and Oracle ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Technology Integration: Drive the assessment, selection, and implementation of tax technology solutions to streamline processes, enhance data analytics, and improve overall efficiency.
• AI Innovation: Drive the exploration and deployment of AI technologies in tax operations.
• Change Management: Drive organizational change by effectively communicating the benefits of process improvements and technology implementations, providing training and support to stakeholders, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders across finance, IT, legal, and other departments to ensure alignment of tax processes with broader organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvement within the tax department, designing and implementing best practices to increase accuracy, reduce risk, and achieve operational excellence.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors, including tax software providers, consultants, and service providers, to maximize the value of external resources and drive successful project outcomes.
• Performance Measurement: Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the effectiveness of tax processes and technology solutions, driving accountability and enabling data-driven decision-making.

Benefits

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees