Principal Tax Associate - Global Indirect Tax Job at PerkinElmer

Job Responsibility

Lead the implementation, configuration, testing, and ongoing enhancement of a global indirect tax engine in partnership with Finance, IT, external advisors, and business stakeholders
Serve as the primary tax lead for indirect tax technology and process transformation initiatives
Drive project execution by managing timelines, deliverables, issue resolution, testing coordination, and stakeholder communication
Oversee indirect tax compliance activities across North America, including VAT, GST, sales and use tax, and related reporting obligations
Develop, document, and enhance scalable indirect tax processes, controls, and governance frameworks to support a growing global organization
Partner with ERP, finance systems, and operational teams to ensure accurate tax determination, reporting, and compliance within enterprise systems
Monitor global indirect tax legislative developments and evaluate potential impacts to business operations and compliance requirements
Support indirect tax audits, inquiries, and controversy matters in coordination with internal and external partners
Collaborate with internal stakeholders on business initiatives, supply chain changes, and system implementations to assess indirect tax implications
Contribute to broader tax department initiatives focused on automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related discipline
7+ years of relevant indirect tax experience within a multinational corporation and/or public accounting environment
Strong technical knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax, VAT, GST, and other global indirect tax regimes
Demonstrated experience leading or supporting indirect tax engine implementations (e.g., Vertex, Avalara, Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE, or similar platforms)
Proven project management experience with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a global environment
Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or comparable enterprise platforms
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions and levels
Must reside within the United States

CPA, MST, or other relevant professional certification
Experience within life sciences, diagnostics, manufacturing, or technology industries
Exposure to finance transformation, tax automation, or process improvement initiatives
Experience developing indirect tax controls and governance frameworks