Tax Technology Manager / Senior / Director

Catalyst Labs; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst Labs, a recruitment agency specializing in tax technology, is seeking professionals with experience in tax transformation and automation. We connect you with leading firms across the globe, facilitating roles that drive innovation and compliance within tax functions. Our strong relationships with top clients ensure you are at the forefront of industry opportunities, backed by expert recruiters who prioritize your career goals.

Benefits

Access to global client's network

Support in crafting resumes

Assistance in salary negotiations

Direct connection with hiring managers

Qualifications

• Experience in tax transformation or technology enablement in firms.
• Proven success driving end-to-end tax automation initiatives.
• Experience managing teams or change management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on exposure to tax technology and ERP/ reporting platforms.
• Strong understanding of compliance workflows and data governance.
• Ability to bridge gaps between tax teams and IT/stakeholders.

Skills

Tax Transformation

Process Automation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Background in Computer Science, MIS, or Engineering

CPA / EA / MST / LL.M. / CISA / PMP

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Vertex

ONESOURCE

Alteryx

Power BI

Anaplan

Tableau

Job description

About Us: Catalyst Labs is a recruitment agency specializing in tax across North America, the Caribbean, UK, Crown Dependencies, Europe, and select Asian jurisdictions. This is a general expression of interest for professionals operating at the intersection of tax and technologythose modernizing tax functions, driving automation, and enabling compliance and strategic tax insights through technology.

By submitting your CV, you will be considered for upcoming roles with our clientsranging from Big 4 and top consulting firms to PE-backed scaleups, large corporates, investment firms, and tech-forward tax boutiques.

We work directly with hiring partners who understand the value of digitally enabled tax leadershipand we take pride in facilitating conversations that align with your expertise, vision, and career goals.

Who Can Apply: Professionals with a strong focus on Tax Technology, Tax Transformation, and Process Automation initiatives.

Location: Anywhere in the USA, Caribbean, UK, Crown dependencies, Europe or South East Asia.

Experience: Tax tech consultants and implementation leads to senior managers, transformation leads, and directors spearheading global tax innovation projects.

General Responsibilities by Role:

• Experience in tax transformation, tax process reengineering, or tax technology enablement within public accounting, corporate tax departments, or consulting firms.
  
  

• Hands-on exposure to ERP, tax engines, and reporting platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Vertex, ONESOURCE, Alteryx, Power BI, Anaplan, Tableau).
  
  

• Strong understanding of indirect and direct tax compliance workflows, global reporting obligations, and data governance.
  
  

• Proven success driving end-to-end tax automation initiativesfrom scoping and vendor selection to implementation and post-deployment support.
  
  

• Experience with tax data architecture, integration, and master data strategies.
  
  

• Exposure to Pillar Two, e-invoicing mandates, or other global regulatory digital transformations is a plus.
  
  

• Ability to bridge the gap between tax technical teams and IT/stakeholderscomfortable working cross-functionally.
  
  

• Background in Computer Science, MIS, or Engineering is helpful but not required.
  
  

• CPA / EA / MST / LL.M. / CISA / PMP qualifications are highly valued depending on the role.
  
  

• Experience managing teams, workstreams, and/or leading change management initiatives is a strong advantage.

Why Work with us?

• Take advantage of the strong relationships we have built with the Big 4, Top Tech firms and Industry clients.

• Tap instantly into our global network for both access and insight.

• Work with competent recruiters who are deeply embedded with clients.

• We prioritize your confidentiality and privacy throughout the recruitment process.

• No spamming.

• Support on crafting the perfect resume for jobs we shortlist you for.

• Bypass gatekeepers, work directly with hiring managers and decision makers.

• Industry insights and assistance in salary negotiations.

Note: We adhere to strict data protection policies to ensure that your information is secure and only shared with potential employers with your explicit consent.