[Remote] Lead Consultant, Tax Technology

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned company that values its workforce and promotes a healthy work-life balance. The Lead Consultant will implement indirect tax technology solutions and partner with clients to provide innovative tax solutions, integrating tax engines with various platforms while managing the software implementation process. Responsibilities Responsible for all phases of the software implementation methodology including planning, requirements gathering, solution design, tax configuration, testing, knowledge transfer, and cutover support Project management activities such as leading status calls, creating status reports, taking meeting minutes, and maintaining project plans Create and maintain project documentation Offer/apply in-depth knowledge of tax technology best practices and function as a subject matter expert to clients Lead tax requirements sessions with clients for input to the solution design Implement an array of tax technology solutions (ONESOURCE, Vertex, Avalara) as well as integrate these solutions with ERP, Billing, POS, and Ecommerce systems (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, etc.) Assist with troubleshooting functional and technical issues related to tax solutions Explain the high-level differences among the tax engine solutions and define opportunities for improvement for existing tax technology solutions Assist management with business development activities Skills Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Accounting, Mathematics, or related field required 4-7 years of experienced in a related role Understanding of common requirements for a tax integration project Excellent verbal and written communication skills Expertise with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Projects) Minimum 2 years managing tax related projects Travel as required (approximately 15-50%) Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position does not qualify for employment-based sponsorship PMP experience a plus Benefits Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation) Company paid parental leave Generous time off package Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment Culturally focused on work/life balance, mental health, and the overall wellness of our employees Company Overview Great Place to Work® Certified™ DMA, a proudly employee-owned company, has been solving corporate tax challenges for its clients since 1972. It was founded in 1972, and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https//www.dmainc.com/.

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