SAP S/4HANA Indirect Tax Implementation Senior Managing Consultant

IBM

IBM

California, USA · Tokyo, Japan · Texas City, TX, USA

Posted on May 12, 2026
Introduction

TruQua, an IBM Company is continuously thinking ahead when it comes to cutting-edge solutions for customers embarking on their financial and digital transformation journey. We recruit candidates who are Smart, Driven, Nice, and will bring an entrepreneurial mindset to help our customers innovate successfully, and with confidence in our world-class expertise.

Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking for an SAP S/4HANA Indirect Tax Implementation Senior Managing Consultant to join our growing team. This role requires a unique blend of deep indirect tax expertise, SAP technical knowledge, and consulting acumen. You will lead tax workstreams on complex S/4HANA implementations, bridging the gap between tax compliance requirements and system configuration.

Sales and Delivery
Beyond project and program management of SAP implementations, act in a lead capacity on transformation and optimization initiatives including IBM Rapid Discovery and IBM Garage workshops and assessments, develop proposals, and provide customer guidance and direction as a trusted business advisor.

You will support sales at key accounts by assisting with the scoping, solutioning, program planning and driving RFPs around SAP and Finance Transformation for TruQua. This will be required to support sales and go-to-market activities for SAP, which will include writing and shaping proposals and presenting at Orals. You will support delivery teams as a techno-functional subject matter expert (SME) for ongoing SAP programs and help kickoff and plan new ones.

The will bring professional leadership experience in businesses where service, quality and customer responsiveness are tantamount to success. The SAP S/4HANA Indirect Tax Implementation Senior Managing Consultant can draw from past hands-on experience to grow our practice and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead indirect tax implementation workstreams on large-scale SAP S/4HANA projects from design through go-live

- Configure and optimize indirect tax functionality across SAP FI, SD, and MM modules

- Design and implement tax determination solutions, including integration with third-party tax engines (Vertex, OneSource, Avalara, etc.)

- Analyze complex indirect tax requirements across multiple jurisdictions and translate them into system specifications

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including tax professionals, SAP technical consultants, and client stakeholders

- Drive consensus and problem-solve among diverse stakeholder groups with competing priorities

- Lead and mentor junior consultants within the tax implementation space

- Conduct fit-gap analyses and recommend best practice solutions for indirect tax processes

- Research and independently develop understanding of indirect tax regulations across various countries

- Support testing, training, and change management activities related to tax processes.

This Job can be Performed from anywhere in the US.

Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise

- Minimum 5 years of consulting experience with at least two end-to-end SAP implementations (design to go-live)

- Minimum 1 year (ideally 3+ years) as a tax business user with strong background in indirect tax and accounting processes

- Minimum 1 year (ideally 3+ years) as an SAP user with working knowledge of FI, SD, and MM modules

- Minimum 1 year** (ideally 3+ years) working with tax engines (Vertex, Avalara, SAP Tax Service, or similar)

Technical Skills

- Basic to intermediate understanding of SAP S/4HANA architecture and indirect tax functionality

- Experience with Vertex products and implementations

- Knowledge of tax determination procedures and configuration in SAP

- Experience with tax engine integration and middleware solutions

- Understanding of master data requirements for tax compliance (customer/vendor records, material master, tax codes)

Tax Knowledge

- Deep understanding of indirect tax regulations (VAT, GST, sales tax, use tax, etc.) and practical application for at least one country

- Proven ability to research and quickly understand indirect tax regulations in new jurisdictions

- Strong grasp of tax accounting principles and their impact on business processes


Soft Skills

- Excellent leadership and team management capabilities

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to drive consensus

- Outstanding communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences

- Ability to work collaboratively in large, matrixed project environments

- Client-facing consulting skills with proven ability to build relationships.

Preferred technical and professional experience

- SAP certification in relevant modules (FI, SD, or MM)

- Certified implementer for at least one tax engine (Vertex, OneSource, etc.)

- Experience with S/4HANA migrations from ECC

- Knowledge of country-specific tax solutions (CIN for India, Brazil tax, EU VAT, etc.)

- Experience with Agile/SAP Activate methodology

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or related field.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being

- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs

- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law

- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals

- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

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