Indirect Tax Automation Leader – Global Projects

Grant Thornton (US); San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 151,800 - 189,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Grant Thornton in the United States is seeking a Global Indirect Tax Automation Manager to lead implementations of third-party tax systems and custom billing interfaces across industries.

You’ll gather requirements, design, build, test, and deploy solutions with ERP and billing platforms (SAP, Oracle, Workday, PeopleSoft, Vertex, Sovos, etc.) The role emphasizes project leadership, collaboration with partners, and developing staff while travelling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related technical field.
• Credentials listed include PMP/Six Sigma/Lean or equivalent.
• Master’s in accounting, Tax, Finance, or IS Tax preferred.
• IPT certification or equivalent licensing beneficial.
• 5+ years SAP/Oracle functional/technical experience.
• 2+ years Oracle EBS/ERP Cloud/SAP ABAP design & development.
• Deep SAP/Oracle technical understanding including Order-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager on third-party tax software implementations (Vertex, Avalara, Sovos, Thomson Reuters, ADP, Billsoft) and custom software projects.
• Manage integration projects with SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, and other ERP/billing systems.
• Analyze requirements and design indirect tax software implementations.
• Oversee programming for interfaces and modifications to existing interfaces.
• Lead testing and go-live support for projects.
• Develop and deliver core project documents (requirements, design, test plans).
• Mentor and develop staff to perform core project activities.
• Participate in Sales and Proposal Development meetings.
• Build internal and client relationships; travel as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team development

Public accounting experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related technical field

Project Management Professional, Six Sigma, Lean or equivalent certification

Master’s degree in accounting, Tax Business Administration, Finance or Information Systems Tax

Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation

Equivalent accounting certification or law license (e.g., Chartered Accountant)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

EBS/ERP Cloud

SAP ABAP Design

Job description

Grant Thornton in the United States is seeking a Global Indirect Tax Automation Manager to lead implementations of third-party tax systems and custom billing interfaces across industries.

You’ll gather requirements, design, build, test, and deploy solutions with ERP and billing platforms (SAP, Oracle, Workday, PeopleSoft, Vertex, Sovos, etc.) The role emphasizes project leadership, collaboration with partners, and developing staff while travelling as needed.