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Dow Senior Tax Technology Manager in Midland, Michigan
Senior Tax Technology Manager
At a glance
Position:Senior Tax Technology Manager
Primary Location:Midland (MI, USA), Michigan, United States of America
Additional Locations: Sao Paulo (BRA) + More - Less
Schedule:Full time
Date Posted:06/21/2024
Job Number:R2052868
Position Type:Regular
At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.
Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.
Dow is looking for aSenior Tax Technology Manager,based in Midland, USA or São Paulo, Brazil, who can manage the solution lifecycle for Tax. This journey requires a skilled professional with practical experience in creating project and operational strategy and leading cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will be in charge of a variety of technical processes and procedures that require job-related training and extensive on-the-job experience to perform different work assignments. This includes an ability to develop solid product, business, and transformation roadmap and to drive technology initiatives that optimize operational impact with minimal resource costs. The successful candidate must also have proven skills in explaining insights clearly, identifying areas of improvement, and implementing cultural, behavioral, and process changes to enable transformation at scale and speed for the Tax Function.
Responsibilities:
This position is directly responsible for Support the tax and finance departments with various technology projects. Serving as liaison between Tax and IT
Support the strategy to create solutions for Global Tax regions.
Lead end-to-end technical project management for multiple projects while finalizing deliverables within stringent deadlines, quality, and budget parameters.
Build strong relationships with Tax and IT leaders by meeting their technical and business needs while serving as a trusted advisory to connect Tax and IT.
Work with IT and other teams across functions to enable smooth automation of Tax Technology tools, such as: Collaboration platform (Microsoft SharePoint, Power Automate, Power BI), SAP, OneSource, Alteryx, Analytics@Dow, and other tools related to Tax.
Collect business needs and translate them into overall system Setup and configurations (SAP/Alteryx/SharePoint etc )
Create functional designs and documentation for system design.
Work with key people (internally and externally) to understand specific needs that may be required for the project.
Develop functional and technical requirements documents. Work with development team to make sure requirements and functionality are tested and deployed.
Assists the tax technology team, overseeing the day-to-day tasks, and also acting as an informal mentor who provides guidance and directions.
May perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, I/T, or other related business/technology degree is required
A minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience
Have prior experience in Supporting the strategy for developing tax automation solutions.
Ability to clearly communicate to both technical (IT/Tax) teams and executive management.
Knowledge of SAP and OneSource Indirect Tax
Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI)
Knowledge of Excel/Macros
Has previous experience leading the ERP features, such as data transfer, system integration, vendor collaboration, or developing/testing modifications/enhancements to core functions.
Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
The ability to work legally in the country for which you are applying. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position.
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of Alteryx
Previous experience working with various levels of management and external clients.
Has previously guided and supported a team (even without formal authority) in their daily activities.
Working on Tax Change / Government Tax systems (implementing Electronic Invoice …)
Previous experience gathering and documenting business requirements, business processes, functional design and/or user interface design information.
Has worked with UiPath or a similar platform (e.g. Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, etc.) on various RPA projects from start to finish.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as creativity and innovation.
Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Interest and curiosity in tax technology trends and developments.
Having expertise in AI solutions is an advantage.
Some travel may be necessary for this position.
Note: This position does not offer relocation assistance.
Benefits – What Dow offers you
We invest in you.
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
Join our team, we can make a difference together.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visitingwww.dow.com.
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available onwww.dow.com.
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.