Tax Technology Manager, E-Commerce - USDS
Apply NowCompany: TikTok
Location: Mountain View, CA 94040
Description:
Responsibilities
About TikTok U.S. Data Security
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security ("USDS") is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.
Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.
Team Intro
The Tax team works with other corporate functions on tax advisory, planning, structuring, and tax controversy. We ensure compliance with direct (corporate income tax) and indirect tax (sales and use tax and property tax) and solve tax related issues.
E-commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth cannot be underestimated. With millions of loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better E-commerce experience to our users. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join our product and operations team. Together we can build an E-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users.
In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.
Responsibilities:
- Manage comprehensive tax technology strategy aligned with the business objectives
- Manage regulatory requirements provided by our Finance and Tax teams
- Lead the maintenance and optimization of tax engines and e-invoicing solutions
- Oversee the integration of tax and e-invoicing systems with other enterprise applications (i.e. ERP, Order Management, etc.)
- Create queries and provide data to auditors and various stakeholders
- Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and efficiency across all Bytedance systems
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for tax technology solutions
- Ability to collaborate with Tax, Finance and IT teams to identify and implement technological solutions that address business requirements
- Maintain a project roadmap and timeline for tax technology initiatives and budget planning
- Oversee data collection and quality assurance processes for tax related data
- Provide strategic guidance on tax technology matters to senior leadership
- Lead cross-functional projects to implement new tax technology solutions and maintain existing solutions
- Create process requirement documents, system diagrams, mapping documents, tax matrices, and functional specification documents
- Gather and analyze (audit) data extracts and the ability to create user acceptance testing scenarios.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in corporate tax technology
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information Systems or related field
- Experience understanding global tax regulations and their impact on technology solutions
- Project management experience
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Advanced knowledge using SQL and other data analytic tools
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in corporate tax technology
- Experience with tax engines (i.e. Thomson Reuters, Vertex, Avalara)
- Experience working on ERP and Order Management systems
D&I Statement
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
Accommodation Statement
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/ktJP6
Data Security Statement
This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.
About TikTok U.S. Data Security
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security ("USDS") is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.
Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.
Team Intro
The Tax team works with other corporate functions on tax advisory, planning, structuring, and tax controversy. We ensure compliance with direct (corporate income tax) and indirect tax (sales and use tax and property tax) and solve tax related issues.
E-commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth cannot be underestimated. With millions of loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better E-commerce experience to our users. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join our product and operations team. Together we can build an E-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users.
In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.
Responsibilities:
- Manage comprehensive tax technology strategy aligned with the business objectives
- Manage regulatory requirements provided by our Finance and Tax teams
- Lead the maintenance and optimization of tax engines and e-invoicing solutions
- Oversee the integration of tax and e-invoicing systems with other enterprise applications (i.e. ERP, Order Management, etc.)
- Create queries and provide data to auditors and various stakeholders
- Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and efficiency across all Bytedance systems
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for tax technology solutions
- Ability to collaborate with Tax, Finance and IT teams to identify and implement technological solutions that address business requirements
- Maintain a project roadmap and timeline for tax technology initiatives and budget planning
- Oversee data collection and quality assurance processes for tax related data
- Provide strategic guidance on tax technology matters to senior leadership
- Lead cross-functional projects to implement new tax technology solutions and maintain existing solutions
- Create process requirement documents, system diagrams, mapping documents, tax matrices, and functional specification documents
- Gather and analyze (audit) data extracts and the ability to create user acceptance testing scenarios.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in corporate tax technology
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information Systems or related field
- Experience understanding global tax regulations and their impact on technology solutions
- Project management experience
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Advanced knowledge using SQL and other data analytic tools
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in corporate tax technology
- Experience with tax engines (i.e. Thomson Reuters, Vertex, Avalara)
- Experience working on ERP and Order Management systems
D&I Statement
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
Accommodation Statement
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/ktJP6
Data Security Statement
This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.