Tax Technology Lead

Apple • Cupertino, CA

23h

About The Position

Join the Apple Corporate Tax Department and help us drive the modernization of our tax processes. In this role, you will serve as the bridge between tax operations and technology, utilizing innovative solutions, automation, and data analytics. You will partner closely with Tax, Finance, and Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) teams to deliver scalable, efficient, and compliant tax technology infrastructure. You will develop and execute a multi-year tax technology roadmap aligned with the department's strategic goals. By leveraging emerging technologies, you will streamline workflows, improve data integrity, and provide actionable insights to leadership.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in tax, with at least 5 years focused on tax technology or tax operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with corporate tax processes, including direct and indirect compliance, provision (ASC 740), and transfer pricing.
• Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools.
• Experience with ERP systems, such as SAP or Oracle (SAP preferred).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of experience in tax, with at least 5 years focused on tax technology or tax operations.
• CPA, Master's degree in Taxation, or relevant technology certifications (e.g., PMP, Alteryx Designer).
• Experience in a large multinational corporate tax environment.
• Experience with RPA tools (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere).
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, or other scripting/programming languages.
• Knowledge of tax data standards such as XBRL or OECD Pillar Two reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year tax technology roadmap with a focus on data infrastructure, automation, and strategic departmental goals.
• Design and implement data pipelines, models, and governance standards to streamline the collection, transformation, and delivery of tax data.
• Automate tax compliance, reporting, and provision workflows to improve accuracy and reduce manual effort.
• Oversee the integration of tax systems with ERP platforms, managing system upgrades, patches, and configurations in partnership with IS&T.
• Identify and resolve data integrity issues across source systems, ensuring a single source of truth for tax reporting and compliance.
• Analyze complex tax data to support tax planning, audit defense, and business decision-making, translating findings into actionable insights for leadership.
• Collaborate with in-house tax professionals and Finance Transformation teams to translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• Ensure tax technology solutions comply with internal controls, data security policies, and regulatory requirements while maintaining thorough documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior