Job Description

:What You\'ll DoThis is a Manager role, Indirect Tax Research (EMEA VAT/ GST Returns Content)As a manager in our EMEA Content Research Department, you will be leading a talented group of research professionals dedicated to navigating the complexities of tax EMEA VAT & International indirect tax returnsThis role involes overseeing VAT/GST research initiatives, analyzing complex tax issues, and providing strategic guidance to support our organization's tax compliance software automation. We seek exceptional leaders who are innovative, leverage technology, and deliver actionable insights that contribute to our company's success.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 VAT Reporting deployment research & analysis processes.The candidate will lead the team expected to conduct an end to end "impact analysis" of an VAT/GST legislative changes timely to integrate those laws into the Avalara returns product.This is your opportunity to join a highly productive indirect tax research 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 research projects to make a signifacant impact.Get ready to lead, inspire, and make a significant impact in the world of Indirect tax compliance automation!As the Indirect Tax Research Manager, you will lead our tax EMEA VAT research team in analyzing complex tax issues, interpreting relevant rules legislation. You will be expected to provide strategic insights to support our organization's tax compliance automation tools. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, stay abreast of regulatory changes, and leverage technology to drive innovation in our VAT GST returns & tax research process.

• Lead International VAT/GST Research Initiatives: Lead and oversee tax research 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
• Interpret VAT/ GST Reporting Legislation: Review and communicate complex EMEA rules & regulations in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders across the organization.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with product,deployment teams & engineers to ensure alignment
• Manage Customer support superlatives : Leading the customer query content review for EMEA VAT Returns Product
• 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. EMEA VAT returns process is preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in EMEA VAT/ Indirect tax domain
• Expertise in EU VAT legislation & returns compliance in the EU
• 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 ERPs)
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) & ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management.
• Analytical skills & legal research experience - 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

• Advanced tax certifications/ tax technology certificates
• Certificates on leadership trainings/ courses
• Strong proficiency in tax technology tools, ERP systems, tax automation platforms & data analytics tools.
• Familiarity with indirect tax returns,SAF-T files & e-invoicing government reconciliations
• 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!
About AvalaraWere Avalara. Were defining the relationship between tax and tech.Weve 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 - theres nearly 5,000 of us now. Our growth is real, and were not slowing down - not until weve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world.Were bright, innovative and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture weve 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.Weve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too.EEO StatementWere an Equal Opportunity Employer. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our company we dont 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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