SAP FICO Vertex Consultant - Manager - 64135941

SAP Vertex Consultant

Cognizant's SAP practice is part of our Enterprise Platform Services (EPS) unit. In Cognizant's SAP practice, we help enterprises maximize business value in the digital economy. As part of this practice, you will drive digital acceleration, to prepare our clients for the approaching autonomous business by unlocking the value of digital with industry-specific outcomes. Our extended service portfolio and business solutions help our clients gain competitive leadership, discover new revenue streams and achieve business agilityall with the operational mandates of cost and efficiency.

Cognizant Technology Solutions is currently seeking a highly skilled Vertex Consultant who will be catering to North America customers and involves supporting proactive and reactive business opportunities such as managed services and transformation. The individual will be closely working with our onsite sales / delivery teams, and participate in solution discussions, and workshops.

Role: SAP FI/CO Vertex Consultant

Job Level: Manager

Location: Austin, TX. Hybrid. 3 days onsite in Austin TX or Sunnyvale, CA

Duration: Full Time only

Job Summary:

We are looking for a seasoned SAP FICO Consultant with a minimum of 10 years of consulting experience and hands-on expertise in Vertex tax configuration and integration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in taxation processes, and a proven track record of delivering end-to-end implementations in complex, multi-system landscapes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute full lifecycle implementations of Vertex tax solutions, including configuration and integration with SAP.
• Design and configure tax processes within Vertex, ensuring compliance with business and regulatory requirements.
• Set up and manage connectivity between Vertex and third-party systems, including data flow and validation processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, identify gaps, and design scalable tax solutions.
• Provide expertise in SAP tax configuration, especially in FICO modules, and ensure seamless integration with Vertex.
• Manage on-site and offshore teams to deliver project milestones on time and within scope.
• Conduct workshops, prepare documentation, and deliver presentations to both technical and business stakeholders.
• Support project management activities including planning, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication.
• Identify opportunities to enhance team capabilities and improve delivery efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of consulting experience including SAP FICO.
• Strong knowledge of Vertex tax configurations, processes, and third-party interface setup.
• Experience working with complex interfaces, data flows, and validation mechanisms.
• Demonstrated leadership in coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering best-practice solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including documentation and executive-level presentations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge in SAP
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CPA or CPA-equivalent certification is a plus.
• Prior experience in high-tech or software industries.

Salary and Other Compensation:

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

What We Offer:

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependentsfrom day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

About Us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Other employment-related information:

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