SAP FI VERTEX

KSTACK; São Paulo; Hybrid; BRL 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

KSTACK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead SAP tax initiatives with a strong focus on Vertex, Brazil localization, and SAP Tax Reform. The role combines end-to-end delivery ownership with deep functional understanding of Brazilian tax requirements, finance and accounting processes, and enterprise tax technology.

You will collaborate with business, finance, tax, SAP, Vertex, data, and technical teams to deliver compliant, scalable solutions aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications

• 12–14 years of relevant experience in SAP, tax, or enterprise transformation projects.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Vertex solutions and their SAP integrations.
• Solid knowledge of Brazil localization and Brazilian indirect tax processes.
• Understanding of SAP Tax Reform impacts, requirements, dependencies, and testing needs.
• Finance and accounting process expertise, including tax determination and data models.
• Advanced English proficiency for leading meetings and global stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, governance, and delivery of SAP tax and Brazil localization projects from initiation through stabilization.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, issues, quality, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate Vertex implementation, integration, testing, and production-readiness activities across SAP and connected apps.
• Drive SAP Tax Reform initiatives translating regulatory requirements into project plans and priorities.
• Partner with tax, finance, accounting, legal, business, and tech teams to define requirements and ensure timely decisions.
• Oversee design and integration activities related to tax determination, processes, reporting, and data models.
• Establish governance with status reporting, steering updates, RAID management, and escalation paths.
• Coordinate cross-functional and distributed teams to ensure timely deliverables.
• Lead SIT, UAT, defect management, cutover, go-live, and hypercare testing strategies.
• Ensure documentation, controls, traceability, and audit-ready compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax process efficiency, data accuracy, and user experience.
• Support training and change management for new tax processes.

Skills

Vertex solutions

Brazil localization

SAP Tax Reform

English proficiency

SAP/S4HANA

Finance & accounting

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Vertex

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead SAP tax initiatives with a strong focus on Vertex, Brazil localization, and SAP Tax Reform. This role combines end-to-end project delivery ownership with a deep functional understanding of Brazilian tax requirements, finance and accounting processes, and enterprise tax technology.

The successful candidate will work closely with business, finance, tax, SAP, Vertex, data, and technical teams to deliver compliant, scalable solutions aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, governance, and delivery of SAP tax and Brazil localization projects from initiation through stabilization.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, dependencies, risks, issues, quality, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate Vertex implementation, integration, enhancement, testing, and production-readiness activities across SAP and connected applications.
• Drive SAP Tax Reform initiatives, translating Brazilian regulatory and business requirements into clear project plans, workstreams, and delivery priorities.
• Partner with tax, finance, accounting, legal, business, and technology stakeholders to define requirements, validate solutions, and ensure timely decision-making.
• Oversee solution design and integration activities related to tax determination, tax processes, reporting, master data, and financial data models.
• Establish effective project governance, including status reporting, steering committee updates, decision logs, RAID management, and escalation paths.
• Coordinate cross-functional and geographically distributed teams, ensuring accountability, alignment, and timely completion of deliverables.
• Lead the testing strategy and execution, including System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect management, cutover, go-live, and hypercare.
• Ensure project documentation, controls, traceability, and compliance requirements are complete and audit-ready.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax process efficiency, data accuracy, system reliability, and user experience.
• Support training, change management, knowledge transfer, and adoption of new tax processes and solutions.

Required Qualifications

• 12–14 years of relevant experience, including demonstrated ownership of complex SAP, tax, finance, or enterprise transformation projects.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Vertex solutions and their integration with SAP environments.
• Solid knowledge of Brazil localization and Brazilian indirect tax processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of SAP Tax Reform impacts, requirements, dependencies, testing needs, and implementation considerations.
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting processes, tax determination, data models, and financial reporting.
• Advanced English proficiency, with the ability to lead meetings, communicate with global stakeholders, and prepare executive-level project materials.
• Strong capabilities in project governance, stakeholder management, risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple workstreams in complex organizational environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vertex Certified Professional certification or equivalent Vertex credential.
• Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum, or equivalent.
• CPA or another recognized finance, accounting, or tax qualification.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA transformation, tax engines, tax integrations, regulatory reporting, and production support.
• English proficiency and experience working with Brazilian tax and regulatory stakeholders.

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is a structured, proactive leader who can effectively connect regulatory requirements, business priorities, and technical delivery. They communicate clearly in English, build alignment across senior stakeholders and delivery teams, anticipate risks, and maintain strong ownership of outcomes in a rapidly evolving tax and regulatory environment.

Position Details

• Job Type: Manager – Projects
• Primary Location: São Paulo, SP, Brazil
• Work Model: Hybrid