Senior Indirect Tax Analyst, U.S. and Canada

Apple; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a senior indirect tax leader to own strategy and execution of process improvements, tax law changes, and credits/incentives programs for the U.S. and Canada. You will drive cross-functional initiatives with Tax, Finance, Operations, and IS&T to deliver scalable, compliant indirect tax processes.

You will identify and operationalize tax law changes and credits, act as SME on audits, and translate complex tax concepts into actionable business insights. Mentoring is a key component.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of indirect tax experience with ownership of process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of tax experience with at least 5 years focused on audit strategy and process transformation.
• Track record of independently leading credits and incentives programs from identification through execution.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and tax technology tools.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex, cross-functional initiatives and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Experience operating in a large multinational corporate tax environment.
• CPA or Master's degree in Taxation.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor or develop junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Own strategy and execution of indirect tax process improvements and automation.
• Lead tax law change management and credits/incentives programs across U.S. and Canada.
• Define and drive cross-functional initiatives with Tax, Finance, Operations, and IS&T.
• Serve as SME on audit and compliance matters and translate tax analysis into business insights.
• Mentor team members and operate independently on high-impact problems.

Skills

Process improvement

Automation initiatives

Mentoring

Communication skills

Analytical rigor

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or Master's degree in Taxation

Tools

SAP

Tax technology tools

Job description

Join Apple's Corporate Tax Department to help shape and advance our U.S. and Canada indirect tax function. In this senior individual contributor role, you will own the strategy and execution of process improvements, tax law change management, and credits and incentives programs. You will drive cross-functional initiatives with Tax, Finance, Operations, and IS&T to deliver scalable, efficient, and compliant indirect tax processes — influencing outcomes across teams.

You will lead the identification, evaluation, and operationalization of indirect tax law changes and credits and incentives across U.S. and Canada. You will define and drive process improvement strategies, serve as a subject matter expert on complex audit and compliance matters, and translate technical tax analysis into business-ready insights. This role requires the ability to operate independently on ambiguous, high-impact problems while mentoring team members.

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years of progressive experience in indirect tax, with ownership of process improvement and automation initiatives.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

10+ years of experience in tax, with at least 5 years focused on audit strategy and process transformation.

Track record of independently leading credits and incentives programs from identification through execution.

Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and tax technology tools.

Proven ability to manage multiple complex, cross-functional initiatives simultaneously and influence outcomes without direct authority.

Experience operating in a large multinational corporate tax environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex tax concepts for non-tax audiences.

Strong analytical rigor with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity.

CPA or Master's degree in Taxation.

Demonstrated ability to mentor or develop junior team members.