The Tax Technology Analyst position offers a unique opportunity for a highly motivated professional with a diverse skill set. The core fundamental requirement involves knowledge of tax processes, system architecture/operating procedures, testing protocols, implementation standards, monitoring and reporting. In addition, knowledge of Company information security policies, tax applications, and technology trends is desirable. This position is an integral component needed to continuously develop and maintain the integration of the global Tax Office structure relating to technology, process, data, and controls. In addition, communication skills are required to assist with interacting with vendors, coordinating with Ford internal IT, working closely with all global Tax Transformation Office, aligning tax technology strategy and general IT related functions.
Roles & Responsibilities:
General
- Optimize the tools and applications utilized by the Tax Office to provide the highest levels of value, efficiency, and work product quality
- Support technology plan to integrate tax technology tools across all functions within the Tax Office on a global basis
- Assist with the build and development of a global tax technology team to ensure tax technology operations, objectives and vision will be supported in future years
- Develop a training forum for all applications and tools on an ongoing basis
- Serve as the single source data coordinator with all related tax functions
- Ensure that OTC technology tools are in compliance with Company control requirements
- Assist in the implementation of agreed upon process and technology change
- Enable functional data integration across the global Tax Office
- Provide operational analysis and design support for global tax operations including technology automation, design, and implementation
- Manage upcoming releases to determine impact on users, necessary communication/training, and testing
- Monitor system issues log with IT to ensure timely resolution of items, escalate as necessary
- Help centralize data requests and utilization of requested information
Qualifications:
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, Alteryx and experience with data management and collaboration tools
- Experience working with tax technology/tax systems including Vertex, OneSource or other tax engine systems is desired
- Understanding of ERP solutions (SAP, Oracle), Ford legacy transactional systems, and the impact on tax reporting and the general ledger
- Understanding of testing protocols including creation of scripts, test execution, and defect resolution
- Experience with Ford architecture processes (SFTP, Informatica, etc.) is desired
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Strong data management and analytical skills
- Communication skills to understand requirements and solicit feedback to ensure robust delivery of technology solutions
- Experience automating tax processes to improve efficiency and accuracy
- Adaptability & Continuous Learning - Embracing Change/Proactiveness (not just waiting for problems, but actively identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation)