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About the Role

This role will lead key indirect tax transformation initiatives with a primary emphasis on the implementation and optimization of a global indirect tax engine. The position will play a critical role in advancing the company’s indirect tax infrastructure, improving scalability and compliance processes, and supporting operational excellence across a complex multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

Skills

• Indirect tax technical expertise
• Project leadership
• Process improvement
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Indirect tax engine implementation
• Project management
• ERP systems
• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Stakeholder management

Location

• US Remote - CT
• US Remote - FL
• US Remote - IL
• US Remote - MA
• US Remote - NJ
• US Remote - NY
• US Remote - PA

Work Type

• US Remote
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 7+ years of relevant indirect tax experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related discipline
• CPA
• MST
• Other relevant professional certification

Salary/Compensations

• $110k to $135k USD

About the Company

• PerkinElmer is an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.
• With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.
• PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
• PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
• When you work at PerkinElmer, that’s exactly what you’ll do. From our dedicated scientists and world-class operations employees to our innovative R&D professionals and committed sales and service groups, we’re a unique team of 5,000+ global colleagues who come to work every day knowing we’re making a difference.
• Through innovation, collaboration, and believing in our mission, we strive to create an inspiring and inclusive culture for our employees, so that they can be their best and, together, create a better tomorrow.

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.