Senior SAP Vertex Tax Consultant – Remote (US/Canada Focus)

About This Role

Darwin Recruitment is actively seeking a highly experienced and dedicated SAP Vertex Tax Consultant for a pivotal remote contract opportunity. This role is crucial for an industrial sector client embarking on a significant transformation program impacting their US and Canadian operations. As a Senior SAP Vertex Tax Consultant, you will be instrumental in leading and supporting the design, implementation, and optimization of Vertex tax solutions seamlessly integrated with SAP systems. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned professional to leverage their expertise in a dynamic project environment, ensuring accurate and compliant tax calculations across complex business processes.

Our client, a leader in the industrial sector, is undergoing a major transformation, and precise tax management is critical to its success. You will play a key role in configuring, testing, and deploying Vertex solutions, collaborating closely with various stakeholders to deliver robust and scalable tax functionalities. This 6-month contract, with a strong potential for extension, offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to contribute your specialized skills from anywhere while making a tangible impact on a large-scale program.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and provide expert support for the full lifecycle of Vertex tax solutions, specifically focusing on US and Canadian tax requirements within an SAP environment.
• Design, configure, and implement Vertex O Series or Q Series solutions, ensuring accurate tax determination for various business transactions (e.g., sales, purchases, services).
• Integrate Vertex tax solutions with core SAP modules including Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), Financial Accounting (FI), and Controlling (CO).
• Participate actively in the client's industrial transformation program, providing tax expertise and ensuring Vertex solutions align with overall project objectives and timelines.
• Conduct thorough testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT), to validate tax calculations and system functionality.
• Collaborate effectively with business users, functional SAP teams (e.g., FI, SD, MM), technical teams, and external tax advisors to gather requirements, resolve issues, and ensure successful deployments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex tax calculation discrepancies, system errors, and performance issues related to Vertex and its integration with SAP.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, configuration guides, test scripts, and end-user training materials.
• Provide knowledge transfer and training to internal client teams to ensure ongoing support and maintenance capabilities post-implementation.
• Stay abreast of the latest Vertex product enhancements, SAP integration best practices, and changes in US and Canadian tax legislation to provide proactive recommendations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven experience as an SAP Vertex Consultant, with a strong track record of successful implementations and support engagements.
• Demonstrable expertise in integrating Vertex tax solutions (O Series or Q Series) with SAP ECC or S/4HANA systems, covering key modules like SD, MM, and FI/CO.
• Deep understanding of US and Canadian sales tax, use tax, and other indirect tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote capacity, collaborating with diverse teams across different time zones.
• Experience working with clients in the industrial sector is highly preferred, understanding the unique tax challenges and business processes within this industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex tax and system issues and propose effective solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to project delivery, with a commitment to quality and attention to detail.

Skills & Competencies

• SAP ECC/S/4HANA Integration
• Vertex O Series / Q Series Configuration
• US & Canadian Indirect Tax Laws
• SAP-Vertex Tax Integration
• Tax Solution Design & Implementation
• Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
• Client Consultation & Stakeholder Management

What We Offer

Joining Darwin Recruitment for this contract offers a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise to a high-impact project with a leading industrial client. We value our contractors and provide a supportive environment for professional growth.

• A highly competitive contract rate, reflecting your valuable experience and skills.
• An initial 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension based on project phases and performance.
• The flexibility of a fully remote work arrangement, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on a significant industrial transformation program, enhancing your portfolio with complex, large-scale project experience.
• Exposure to diverse US and Canadian tax scenarios and best practices within a dynamic industry.
• The chance to collaborate with a dedicated team and make a tangible difference in the client's operational efficiency and tax compliance.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced SAP Vertex Tax Consultant looking for a challenging remote contract role with a prominent industrial client, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. Darwin Recruitment is committed to connecting top talent with exceptional opportunities, and we look forward to reviewing your application.