Tax Technology Analyst

Ford; Dearborn, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Tax Technology Analyst to manage global tax workstreams, drive technology-based improvements, and coordinate with IT and external vendors. The role emphasizes governance, data integration, and continuous process optimization.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in corporate tax/finance tech, SAP and tax engines, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams. This hybrid role offers competitive salary and benefits in a global manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one to three years of experience supporting corporate tax and/or finance applications.
• Minimum one to three years of experience with functional technology capabilities (e.g., business analysis, functional analysis, technical analysis, XML interpretation, Alteryx).
• Minimum one to three years of experience with tax engine applications (e.g., Vertex, Avalara).
• Minimum one to three years of experience with SAP.
• Minimum one to three years of experience with Ford IT processes and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational analysis and design support for global tax operations including technology automation, design, and implementation
• Identify and document business, functional and technical requirements to support new business initiatives (e.g., S/4HANA, Tax Engine) and scope effects on existing transaction tax calculation processes and systems.
• Provide global operational support for tax processes related to SAP S/4 Hana
• Guide internal and external resources in support of existing business integrations (e.g., Ariba) to develop and achieve compliance with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Design, build, operate and maintain systematic, analytical, and reporting solutions in Vertex TPE in support of tax compliance needs.
• Optimize the tools and applications used by the OTC to provide the highest levels of value, efficiency, and work product quality
• Support technology plan to integrate tax technology tools across all functions within the OTC on a global basis
• Help centralize data requests and utilization of requested information
• Work closely with the tax leadership team to maintain a global roadmap of vendor solutions and other internal tax tools
• Serve as the single source tax data coordinator with all related tax functions
• Ensure that OTC technology tools are in compliance with Company control requirements
• Assist in the implementation of agreed upon process and technology change
• Manage and/or enable functional data integration across OTC
• Manage upcoming releases to determine impact on users, necessary communication/training, and testing
• Monitor system issues log with IT to ensure timely resolution of items, elevate if necessary

Skills

Tax processes

Testing protocols

Implementation standards

Vendor coordination

SAP S/4HANA

Vertex

Ford IT processes

Alteryx

Power BI

Power Automate

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Vertex

S/4HANA

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Ford's industry leadership. When you join us, you'll be able to contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company, including planning, manufacturing, marketing and global distribution.

In this position...

The Tax Technology Analyst position offers a unique opportunity for a highly motivated professional with a diverse skill set. The core fundamental requirement involves a broad knowledge of tax processes, testing protocols, implementation standards, monitoring and reporting. In addition, knowledge of Company information security policies, tax applications, and technology trends is desirable.

This position will play an integral role in managing the portfolio of tax workstreams in support of Ford global purchasing and sales systems and processes. This role is a key component needed to continuously develop and maintain the integration of the global Tax Office structure relating to technology, process, data, and controls. In addition, strong communication skills are required to assist with interacting with vendors, coordinating with Ford internal IT, working closely with all global Tax Office functional groups, assisting with tax technology strategy, and general IT related functions.

What you'll do...

• Provide operational analysis and design support for global tax operations including technology automation, design, and implementation

• Identify and document business, functional and technical requirements to support new business initiatives (e.g., S/4HANA, Tax Engine) and scope effects on existing transaction tax calculation processes and systems.

• Provide global operational support for tax processes related to SAP S/4 Hana

• Guide internal and external resources in support of existing business integrations (e.g., Ariba) to develop and achieve compliance with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Design, build, operate and maintain systematic, analytical, and reporting solutions in Vertex TPE in support of tax compliance needs.

• Optimize the tools and applications used by the OTC to provide the highest levels of value, efficiency, and work product quality

• Support technology plan to integrate tax technology tools across all functions within the OTC on a global basis

• Help centralize data requests and utilization of requested information

• Work closely with the tax leadership team to maintain a global roadmap of vendor solutions and other internal tax tools

• Serve as the single source tax data coordinator with all related tax functions

• Ensure that OTC technology tools are in compliance with Company control requirements

• Assist in the implementation of agreed upon process and technology change

• Manage and/or enable functional data integration across OTC

• Manage upcoming releases to determine impact on users, necessary communication/training, and testing

• Monitor system issues log with IT to ensure timely resolution of items, elevate if necessary

You'll have...

• Minimum one to three years of experience, with demonstrated progression of responsibilities, supporting corporate tax and/or finance applications, or other related experience.

• Minimum one to three years of experience with functional technology capabilities (e.g., business analysis, functional analysis, technical analysis, XML interpretation, Alteryx, etc.).

• Minimum one to three years of experience with tax engine applications (e.g., Vertex, Avalara)

• Minimum one to three years of experience with SAP

• Minimum one to three years of experience with Ford IT processes and policies

Even better, you may have...

• Experience with Microsoft Power Applications such as Power BI, Power Automate, Power Query

• Familiar with key AI concepts and tools relevant to business operations to improve efficiency

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a:

Salary grade 5 and ranges from $65,100-$109,300.

Salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.

Salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

Salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: New Hire Benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid#LI-JB5