POSITION PURPOSE

Tax Technology and Transformation position is responsible to make an impact of existing and emerging technology, including driving efficiencies to create a cost-effective tax function and the understanding how to make data an asset. The underlying objective of the combined offerings is to help the tax department navigate the digital age of tax transparency, alongside new trends in tax compliance and tax audit methods.

Serve as the change agent to drive tax technology initiatives and improvement. Partner and collaborate with all functions in tax department (tax provision, tax compliance, indirect tax and tax controversy) and greater finance organization to implement technology and data solutions. Serve as principal contact on one or more projects with finance innovation, SAP S4 and business partners. Engage and implement solutions for ensuring the accurate and timely filing of tax returns, and own the tools and solutions like one-source, S4 and ETL tools. 

 Tax Technology and Transformation comprises the following services:

* Digital tax transformation

* SAP tax integration

* Tax applications as a service

* Tax data and improvement

* Tax analytics and reporting enhancements

* Emerging tax technology, including robotic process automation, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud solutions, data   lake development and business intelligence innovation

* Custom tax technology application development and deployment

* Tax technology strategy and road maps

* Direct and indirect tax systems implementation and configuration

* Post-transaction (M&A) tax function operational services

* Tax operating model transformation, including process improvements, risks and controls

* Tax function assessments

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 80% Tax Planning, Accounting, Research, Compliance, and Audit Defense as needed to meet the goals of the Department. May serve as principal contact on one or more projects with governmental officials, outside counsel, and business partners. May lead or participate in special studies to determine tax implications of company operations. May be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely filing of tax returns, and for the accurate statement of accounting reserves, including FAS 109 and FIN 48 where applicable. May serve as liaison between SSC and subsidiary businesses in the US and internationally. 
• 10% Participation on cross-functional teams as a subject-matter expert 
• 10% Coaching and mentoring of associates in the department

  NATURE AND SCOPE
  Reports to Sr. Tax Manager 
  No associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the leadership of a work group: assign and review work, train and contribute to performance appraisal (but not hiring, firing or disciplinary action).
  
  

  ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
  Environment: 
  Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
  
  Travel: 
  Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
  
  Additional Environmental Job Requirements: 
  Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. 
  Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.