Anthropic · 2 hours ago
Finance Systems, Tax Technology Lead
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$265K/yr - $315K/yr
7+ years expAnthropic is a public benefit corporation focused on creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. They are looking for an experienced Tax Technology Lead to optimize their global tax technology infrastructure and manage tax compliance systems, ensuring alignment between tax requirements and engineering capabilities.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Act as the Tax Point of Contact for business teams, handling and responding to day-to-day tax queries with a solutions-oriented mindset
Enhance the implementation of tax determination engine integrated with our billing and finance systems
Configure tax engines across multiple finance modules, ensuring accurate tax calculation, reporting, and compliance for SaaS and digital products
Design and document technical requirements for tax functionality, including system architecture, data flows, and integration points
Lead future implementation of income tax compliance and direct tax provision software (e.g., OneSource Tax Provision, CorpTax, or similar)
Own the tax technology roadmap, identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement
Partner with Engineering, Finance, Accounting, and Product teams to translate complex tax requirements into technical specifications
Serve as the primary liaison between Tax and Technology teams, ensuring alignment on tax compliance needs
Coordinate with Finance Systems team to create tax product requirements, manage testing protocols, and support change management initiatives
Work with external tax advisors and software vendors to evaluate solutions and resolve technical challenges
Develop and maintain tax determination logic for US sales and use tax
Configure and manage VAT/GST rules for international jurisdictions including EU, APAC, and emerging markets
Design testing strategies to ensure accuracy and quality of tax calculations across all transaction types
Monitor nexus thresholds and implement automated compliance workflows
Support long-term roadmap for income tax compliance automation and ASC 740 tax provision software
Collaborate with income tax team to understand data requirements for provision calculations and compliance reporting
Build data analytics capabilities to support tax compliance, reconciliation, audit defense, and strategic decision-making
Create comprehensive documentation including technical design specs, process flows, and operational procedures
Implement SOX controls related to tax technology systems
Generate reports for tax filings, reconciliations, and management review
Ability to incorporate Claude (AI ) into tax automation needs
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in tax technology, with at least 3-5 years focused on tax engine implementations (Vertex, Anorak, Avalara, or similar)
Deep expertise in US sales and use tax and global VAT/GST compliance for digital services and SaaS businesses
Proven track record of successful tax system implementations in ERP environments (Workday Financials, or similar)
Strong technical aptitude with ability to work directly with engineering teams on system configurations and integrations
Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into functional and technical specifications
Knowledge of tax compliance processes including determination, reporting, filing, and remittance
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
Indirect tax engines
Direct tax provision software
ERP systems: Workday Financials
Data analysis: Excel (advanced), SQL, Python (preferred)
Project management and documentation tools (Asana)
Understanding of API integrations and data flows
Preferred
CPA, CMI (Certified Manager of Indirect Tax), or equivalent tax certification
Experience with data analytics tools (SQL, Python, Alteryx, Hex, Looker) and tax software including provision tools
Background working in high-growth tech companies or Big 4 tax technology consulting
Familiarity with multi-entity billing structures and complex revenue recognition scenarios
Understanding of AI/ML business models and their indirect tax implications
Familiarity with corporate income tax compliance processes, ASC 740 requirements, and tax provision software
Experience with exemption certificate management and audit defense
Knowledge of e-invoicing and digital reporting requirements in various jurisdictions
Benefits
Equity and benefits
Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation and parental leave
Flexible working hours
Company
Anthropic
Anthropic is an AI research company that focuses on the safety and alignment of AI systems with human values.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.74BKey Investors
Lightspeed Venture PartnersGoogleAmazon
2025-09-02Series F· $13B
2025-05-16Debt Financing· $2.5B
2025-03-03Series E· $3.5B
Leadership Team
Dario Amodei
CEO & Co-Founder
Daniela Amodei
President and co-founder
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