Director, Global Tax Technology Architect

Fortive; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 184,115 - 342,470; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for bonus

Equity as part of total compensation

Job summary

Fortive is seeking a Director, Global Tax Technology Architect to lead the execution of their global tax technology strategy. In this role, you will enhance their centralized tax data environment while advancing AI capabilities across the tax function.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in tax and finance technology, a strong grasp of AI tools, and the ability to architect robust data solutions.

Benefits include the potential for bonuses and equity, with a salary range starting from $184,115 to $342,470.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in accounting, finance, computer science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in tax and/or finance technology.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools and automation platforms.
• Experience designing enterprise data architecture in complex systems.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead global tax technology operations, aligning data and AI capabilities.
• Define and execute the tax technology roadmap, leveraging AI.
• Implement centralized tax data lake/warehouse integrating multiple systems.
• Design data models and frameworks for scalable analytics.
• Enable AI tools integration to enhance data extraction and workflow.
• Drive transformation of tax processes through automation and standardization.
• Ensure solutions meet SOX compliance and data quality standards.
• Develop a high-performing team and build strong partnerships.

Skills

AI tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude)

Automation platforms (Power Platform, Alteryx)

Enterprise data architecture

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Financial reporting tools (OneStream, Workiva)

Leadership in transformative technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

AI-enabled technology

Data modeling tools

Job description

Position Overview

The Director, Global Tax Technology Architect leads the execution of the global tax technology strategy, focusing on maintaining and enhancing a centralized tax data environment and advancing AI‑enabled capabilities across the tax function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global tax technology operations and partner across tax, finance, and IT to align data, automation, and AI capabilities with business objectives.
• Define and execute the tax technology roadmap, driving adoption of AI (including applications and agents) and modern data architecture.
• Architect and implement a centralized tax data lake/warehouse, integrating data from multiple ERP and financial systems.
• Design data models, ingestion pipelines, and frameworks to support scalable analytics, business intelligence, and AI‑driven use cases such as forecasting and predictive modeling.
• Enable integration of AI tools and automation platforms (Microsoft Power Platform, Alteryx) to enhance data extraction, analysis, and workflow efficiency.
• Drive transformation of core tax processes (compliance, provision, transfer pricing, reporting) through automation, standardization, and improved controls.
• Ensure solutions are SOX‑compliant, auditable, and aligned with enterprise governance, security, and data quality standards.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing team while building strong cross‑functional partnerships to deliver scalable, forward‑looking solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in accounting, finance, computer science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience, including progressive roles in tax and/or finance technology, leadership of transformative technology implementations, AI capability exploration, and system architecture design and execution within a large multinational organization.
• Hands‑on experience with AI tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) and automation platforms (Power Platform, Alteryx).
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise data architecture (data lake/warehouse) in complex, multi‑system environments.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and financial reporting tools (OneStream, Workiva).

Benefits

• Eligible for bonus and equity as part of the total compensation package.
• Salary range: $184,115 - 342,470.00 (local currency).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].