Procurement Tax Manager

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.  Advanced degree desired: Master’s Degree in Taxation, or MBA with tax exposure. CPA preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of applicable work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, required.  Tax experience in a high-caliber firm, and/or in another large tax-exempt organization, preferred. 
• Experience with Oracle ERP system, specifically in managing a technology-driven tax compliance program, desired
• Understanding of tax law, compliance procedures, use tax accrual methodology, and tax initiatives
• Experience with AP tax, tax research, tax accounting, audits tax saving strategies
• Proficient use of technology including MS Office suite, enterprise/general ledger (GL) systems, and tax compliance applications
• Working knowledge of SQL or similar scripting language to be able to write scripts to extract data for analysis.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interpret and apply advanced accounting knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Experience with Oracle ERP system, specifically in managing a technology-driven tax compliance program
• Understanding of tax law, immigration law, compliance procedures, use tax accrual methodology, and tax initiatives
• Experience with Procurement tax, tax research, tax accounting, audits tax saving strategies
• Working knowledge of SQL or similar scripting language to be able to write scripts to extract data for analysis.
• Strong organization, planning and project management skills; ability to prioritize tasks to meet business requirements and deadlines
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization, influence senior management and business partners, and drive process improvements
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative when issues arise to develop workable solutions and/or preventative measures
• Customer focused, with continuous improvement mindset, problem anticipation and resolution

Certifications and Licenses:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sit, sort, file paperwork or parts, grasp lightly, and use fine manipulation, lift, carry, push and pull objects that weigh 10 pounds or less.
• Occasionally write by hand, twist, bend, stoop and squat.
• Rarely stand, walk, reach or work above shoulders and use a telephone.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May work extended hours during peak business cycles.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.