Tax Technology Lead

Tax Technology Lead

Join the Apple Corporate Tax Department and help us drive the modernization of our tax processes. In this role, you will serve as the bridge between tax operations and technology, utilizing innovative solutions, automation, and data analytics. You will partner closely with Tax, Finance, and Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) teams to deliver scalable, efficient, and compliant tax technology infrastructure.

You will develop and execute a multi-year tax technology roadmap aligned with the department's strategic goals. By leveraging emerging technologies, you will streamline workflows, improve data integrity, and provide actionable insights to leadership.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute a multi-year tax technology roadmap with a focus on data infrastructure, automation, and strategic departmental goals.
• Design and implement data pipelines, models, and governance standards to streamline the collection, transformation, and delivery of tax data.
• Automate tax compliance, reporting, and provision workflows to improve accuracy and reduce manual effort.
• Oversee the integration of tax systems with ERP platforms, managing system upgrades, patches, and configurations in partnership with IS&T.
• Identify and resolve data integrity issues across source systems, ensuring a single source of truth for tax reporting and compliance.
• Analyze complex tax data to support tax planning, audit defense, and business decision-making, translating findings into actionable insights for leadership.
• Collaborate with in-house tax professionals and Finance Transformation teams to translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• Ensure tax technology solutions comply with internal controls, data security policies, and regulatory requirements while maintaining thorough documentation.

Minimum qualifications include:

• 8+ years of experience in tax, with at least 5 years focused on tax technology or tax operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with corporate tax processes, including direct and indirect compliance, provision (ASC 740), and transfer pricing.
• Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools.
• Experience with ERP systems, such as SAP or Oracle (SAP preferred).

Preferred qualifications include:

• 10+ years of experience in tax, with at least 5 years focused on tax technology or tax operations.
• CPA, Master's degree in Taxation, or relevant technology certifications (e.g., PMP, Alteryx Designer).
• Experience in a large multinational corporate tax environment.
• Experience with RPA tools (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere).
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, or other scripting/programming languages.
• Experience in a large multinational corporate tax environment Knowledge of tax data standards such as XBRL or OECD Pillar Two reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $140,700 and $211,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.