Tax Technology Manager - Latam
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What’s in it for you:
Trane Technologies is looking to recruit a LATAM Indirect Tax Technology Manager, based in Mexico to join its Global Indirect Tax Technology Team. The manager will lead the Tax Technology practice in the region and will interact with key stakeholders for the implementation of Tax systems in LATAM, such as Vertex O Series, OneSource and Oracle R12. The manager will also implement innovative solutions for indirect Tax compliance across the LATAM region such as the Sovos compliance software, as well as other data analytical and reconciliation solutions. This position will report to the Global VAT & Tax Technology leader.
Thrive at work and at home:
Thrive at work and at home, through meaningful benefits, flexibility, and opportunities for growth. We offer comprehensive benefits to support our employees and their families including:
• You will have the opportunity to participate in the Company's private medical and life insurance program prior to meeting eligibility requirements, following the policies, terms, and conditions set by the Company. The coverage and conditions for employees and their family members may vary based on the location.
• You will also have access to the all-inclusive Wellbeing Program, which provides resources to support the emotional, legal, and financial well-being of you and your family.
• The Company offers continuous learning opportunities through its continuing education programs.
• Additionally, you will be granted one full day (8 hours) of paid time off per calendar year to volunteer with non-profit charitable organizations through the Employee Volunteerism program.
• In cases of unforeseen personal hardship, the Trane Technologies Helping Hands Fund is available to provide support to employees facing financial challenges.
Where is the work:
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (3 or more days onsite per week) based out of Naucalpan Office.
What you will do:
• Leading the LATAM Technology practice, focusing on VAT and indirect tax systems in LATAM and being a key back-up to the Global Tax Technology Leader for any Indirect Tax Strategic Technology matters
• Responsibility for the LATAM Tax Technology aspects of the Oracle R12 / Tax engine’s implementation (i.e. Vertex O Series and OneSource), leading the efforts for jurisdictions such Mexico, Brazil, and other jurisdictions in the region. Ensuring all aspects of Indirect Taxes are covered in the roll-out of the phases of Oracle R12 / Tax engines in LATAM including but not limited to:
• indirect tax requirements gathering
• solution design / fit-gap analysis with existing platform
• support of the technical resources for the build
• design testing scenarios and take responsibility of the testing
• provide training on the solution
• assist cut-over and troubleshooting exceptions
• Maintenance of the production systems, including developing, implementing and managing the appropriate processes and performing any tasks relating to the maintenance / update of the systems, as well as troubleshooting tax issues in conjunction with the other stakeholders
• Key Lead for the deployment of compliance tools and solutions for LATAM, such as Sovos or Thomson Reuters solutions, etc.
• Implementing any new LATAM Indirect Tax Technology requirements and leading projects on any new Tax digitization requirements in LATAM such as e-invoicing and other the real time reporting requirements (CFDI, e-reports, etc.).
• Implementation of best practices in terms of systems and processes for cross-functional projects
• Establish good working relationships with all stakeholders both in tax (Global tax technology, corporate tax SME’s) and outside tax (Finance, Business, Oracle core team, etc.)
What you will bring:
• Preferably a master degree in Economics, Finance or IT
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with large-scale Tax Technology projects and deployments in a multinational environment
• Prior experience with Vertex O Series, OneSource or Avalara Tax engines - a Vertex or Thomson Reuters Certification is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Oracle ERP and SQL and/or PL/SQL required
• Knowledge of analytical and reconciliation tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, Dataiku
• Strong knowledge of the LATAM Indirect Tax legislations (i.e. VAT and other systems), especially Mexican VAT system
• Team player with excellent analytical skills as well as interpersonal and communication skills
• Very organized, systematic, process-driven person
• Hands on, problem solver, result oriented and focused on customer satisfaction,
• Ability to manage and work independently on competing assignments
• Fluent in Spanish and English, and any other language such as Portuguese is an asset.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.