Signet Jewelers is hiring a SAP/Vertex Tax Specialist to provide deep technical and functional expertise for our global tax technology landscape. This critical remote role sits at the intersection of IT and Business Operations, responsible for designing, implementing, and troubleshooting tax solutions across our SAP and Vertex systems to meet complex U.S. and international tax requirements.
What You'll Do
- Lead the design, development, configuration, and implementation of tax technology solutions across SAP (S4 HANA/FI) and Vertex (O Series/Cloud).
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into system configuration, functional specifications, and technical designs.
- Drive tax-related components of ERP enhancements, system upgrades, and new business integrations for e-commerce, POS, supply chain, and global expansion.
- Partner with IT developers and architects to deliver scalable solutions, ensuring proper integration between SAP, Vertex, retail systems, and downstream reporting tools.
- Develop and execute test strategies, including unit testing, SIT, UAT, and regression testing for tax configurations.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for tax-related system issues, troubleshooting errors, incorrect calculations, data inconsistencies, and integration failures.
- Interpret and apply U.S. state/local, federal, and international indirect tax (VAT/GST) rules within system configurations.
- Maintain tax master data, jurisdiction codes, rules, and rate updates in SAP and Vertex.
- Act as a key resource on large- and small-scale IT projects, including S/4HANA implementations, migrations, upgrades, and global expansions.
- Provide training and documentation to business end users to promote adoption of new tax processes and tools.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in tax technology, indirect tax, and ERP system implementation roles.
- Strong hands-on experience with SAP tax configuration and Vertex, including O Series/Cloud, and OpenText.
- Solid understanding of U.S. indirect tax and international tax practices (VAT/GST).
- Experience in the Retail industry, including omni-channel environments and multi-jurisdiction operations.
- Proven ability to design and implement IT solutions that address complex tax requirements.
Nice to Have
- CPA, MST, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent certification.
- Experience with S/4HANA migrations, POS integrations, or global ERP rollouts.
- Familiarity with middleware, APIs, or integration platforms used for tax engine connectivity.
- Knowledge of automation tools like Alteryx, Power BI, or BTP.
Technical Stack
- SAP (S4 HANA/FI)
- Vertex (O Series/Cloud)
- OpenText
- Alteryx
- Power BI
- BTP
Team & Environment
This is a cross-functional role offering exposure to Tax, IT, Finance, and Operations teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $106,000 – $150,000
- Competitive healthcare, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) matching after one year of employment
- Generous time off + company holidays
- Merchandise discount
- Learning & Development programs
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position.
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