Job Description

:What You\'ll DoThis is a Manager role for our Tax Sourcing Team.As a manager, you will be leading a talented group of sourcing professionals dedicated to navigating the complexities of International indirect tax compliance.We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, team-oriented individual who has demonstrated adaptability to change through periods of rapid growth. In this role, the candidate should not only be able to be a people leader & demonstrate exceptional people skills but also have the experience to oversee the global sourcing & automation team.Your team will play a crucial role in sourcing and curating relevant tax links to capture global updates for indirect tax matters. Their primary responsibility will be to gather, analyze, and disseminate timely information on indirect tax regulations, laws, rulings, and updates from various jurisdictions worldwide.This is your opportunity to join a highly productive indirect tax sourcing team at a fast-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company doing what you may be very passionate about. With us, you should be ready to deep dive into stimulating indirect tax sourcing projects to make a significant impact.
Job DutiesGiven the dynamic nature of indirect tax laws, a commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on developments is necessary to remain effective in this role

• Lead International Indirect Tax Sourcing Initiatives: Lead and oversee tax sourcing projects, including the analysis of new laws, regulations, and court rulings to assess their impact on our tools.
• Provide Strategic Guidance: Offer strategic guidance and recommendations to senior management on leveraging automation, research process efficiency, and agile methodoligies
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with product,deployment teams & engineers to ensure alignment
• Stay Updated on Indirect tax : Stay abreast of changes in tax laws, regulations, and industry trends
• Lead automation projects from inception to completion, including project planning, stakeholder management, resource allocation, and risk mitigation. Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and reduce redundancy in current processes.
• Leverage Technology: Understand Avalara technology & automate manual research processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy of our content
• Manage Team Performance: Coach, mentor, and develop tax research team members to foster their professional growth ensuring high performance and engagement. Managing year end performance reviews.
• Flexibility Must be flexible to occassionally overlap work schedule with US/UK timing, as in when needed for collaborative meetings or training
• Maintain team engagement & work allocation balance.

What You\'ll Need to be SuccessfulRequired Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is a must
• Relevant advanced degree or certification (i.e. Accounting, Finance, Law, Economics)
• Leadership experience, with a track record of successfully managing end to end compliance / returns teams and driving results.
• 8+ years of experience in research/ tax analysis/ RPA in tax technology
• Experience in indirect tax legal research- logical and creative approach to drilling down to specific data that is vital to the accuracy of the published content
• Understanding and basic knowledge on ERP systems and their database structures (SAP, ORACLE & other ERP\xe2\x80\x99s)
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) & ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management.
• Analytical skills - interpreting complex tax regulations, and developing effective tax technology solutions
• Experience in team management-, load balancing , resource allocation & sharing/receiving constructive feedback
• Proactively participate in a dynamic and innovative tax environment by maintaining a high level of energy while being consistently dependable, efficient, and accurate
• Proficiency in MS office tools, browsers & subscription research services.
• Experience in working with indirect tax technology solutions/ tax software implementations/ tax process improvement projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificates on leadership trainings/ courses
• Strong proficiency in tax technology tools, ERP systems, tax automation platforms & data analytics tools.
• Experience in working/ leading projects with tax compliance, tax planning, tax audits, and tax reporting is also valuable.
• Experience with Agile or other project management methodologies is advantageous.
• Fluency in languages other than English
• Familiarity with JIRA

About the TeamWe\'re a dynamic group of indirect tax research professionals dedicated to exploring complex indirect tax issues, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and collaborating closely to deliver optimal solutions. With diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise, we\'re united by our commitment towards the orange revolution! This means excellence, open communication, and continuous learning- ofcourse we love to have some fun along the way! Researchers in the team have a deep understanding of indirect tax laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions around the globe!
How We\'ll Take Care of YouTotal RewardsIn addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses.Health & Wellness
Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance.Inclusive culture and diversity
Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture. We also have a total of 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship.Flexible hybrid working
We support hybrid work and flexible schedules for our employees.Learn more about our benefits by region here:
About AvalaraWe\xe2\x80\x99re Avalara. We\xe2\x80\x99re defining the relationship between tax and tech.We\xe2\x80\x99ve already built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing nearly 40 billion customer API calls and over 5 million tax returns a year.Last year, we became a billion-dollar business, and our tribe expanded by a cool thousand people - there\xe2\x80\x99s nearly 5,000 of us now. Our growth is real, and we\xe2\x80\x99re not slowing down - not until we\xe2\x80\x99ve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world.We\xe2\x80\x99re bright, innovative and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture we\xe2\x80\x99ve designed, that empowers our people to win. Ownership and achievement go hand in hand here. We instill passion in our people through the trust we place in them.We\xe2\x80\x99ve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too.EEO StatementWe\xe2\x80\x99re an Equal Opportunity Employer. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our company \xe2\x80\x94 we don\xe2\x80\x99t want people to fit into our culture, but to enrich it. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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