Remote Director, License Managed Services

Socotra, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Avalara is seeking an experienced Bar Raiser for its AI-first Regulatory Compliance domain. You will serve as the executive-level authority on business license compliance, guiding AI-enabled workflows and scalable service design across multi-jurisdictional licensing environments.

You will influence product direction, automation investments, and cross-functional execution while driving measurable improvements in decision quality, revenue, and risk reduction.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Tax, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in business licensing, regulatory compliance, managed services, or advisory roles at enterprise scale.
• Deep, hands-on expertise interpreting complex multi-jurisdiction licensing requirements.
• Experience influencing service design, product direction, or go-to-market strategy.
• Senior IC with executive presence and strong judgment.
• Applied AI experience with measurable business impact.

Responsibilities

• Own interpretation of multi-jurisdictional licensing requirements and define compliance standards within Avalara’s service model.
• Increase win rates by serving as executive-level compliance authority in complex engagements.
• Improve operational efficiency by identifying automation opportunities and standardizing high-volume scenarios.
• Influence product roadmap and automation investments using regulatory expertise and risk analysis.
• Raise cross-functional performance standards through disciplined decision frameworks.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AI-enabled workflows

Executive presence

Regulatory strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Education

B.S. in Computer Science / Engineering / Tax / Finance / Accounting or related discipline

Tools

AI/ML concepts

Job description

Avalara is seeking an experienced Bar Raiser for its AI-first Regulatory Compliance domain. You will serve as the executive-level authority on business license compliance, guiding AI-enabled workflows and scalable service design across multi-jurisdictional licensing environments.

You will influence product direction, automation investments, and cross-functional execution while driving measurable improvements in decision quality, revenue, and risk reduction.