Job description

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity. Skills and Competencies • Minimum 10 years of hands-on Vertex O Series 9.0 implementation and support experience, with configuration expertise in SAP Financial Accounting, Vertex Accelerator, and Vertex O Series 8.0 and 9.0 • Experience with SAP integrations with Vertex, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Sales and Distribution, and Intercompany Invoicing, as well as configuring and troubleshooting SAP Integration Component tax mappings • Experience supporting global tax implementations across US, Canada, EMEA, APAC, LATAM, Brazil, and India, including greenfield implementations, cutover, hypercare, and production support • Functional understanding of Sales and Use Tax, VAT/GST, tax exemptions, multi-jurisdiction determination, and global tax matrices, including direct and withholding tax concepts • Experience with SAP Document and Reporting Compliance, e-invoicing, and Continuous Transaction Controls, including country-specific mandates such as Peppol, LATAM, and India GST • Highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms; experience developing and conducting end-user trainings • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with internal business, technical, and external consulting teams; ability to manage projects, teams, and competing priorities under time constraints • Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use Education • Bachelor's degree in any discipline required • Vertex O Series certification preferred • SAP Financial Accounting certification preferred Responsibilities Serve as the Global Tax lead and single point of accountability for global tax technology, ensuring SAP processes and master data correctly drive tax determination, reporting, and compliance across all jurisdictions. • Facilitate the implementation, support, and hands-on configuration of Vertex O Series integration with SAP S/4 HANA, including tax procedures, condition tables, tax codes, jurisdiction codes, and reporting structures • Design and support tax integration across end-to-end business cycles including Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report, intercompany, credit processing, and General Ledger postings • Support global indirect tax requirements including US Sales and Use Tax, EU VAT, APAC GST, and regional statutory and compliance models, along with direct and withholding tax integration • Configure, maintain, and validate SAP Integration Component tax mappings; administer exemption and tax certificates within Vertex; and manage taxability codes and jurisdiction setup • Support Brazil tax implementation and ongoing compliance requirements; participate in Vertex Accelerator and Vertex O Series upgrades including impact assessment, configuration validation, regression testing, deployment coordination, and post-production support • Own reconciliation and audit readiness by reconciling Vertex tax results to the SAP General Ledger, supporting internal and external audits, and maintaining complete audit trails • Uphold SOX and change-governance controls, including documentation standards, testing rigor, IT Automated Controls compliance, and disciplined release and change management practices • Train, coach, and mentor Tax Super Users, Business Process Owners, and Business Process Leads; provide guidance to junior staff on user issues and project-related requests; and drive automation and AI-enabled tax capabilities to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort About the Team Our SAP Center of Excellence team, part of Moody's Shared Services organization, is responsible for supporting, enhancing, and evolving SAP Finance applications and global tax technology across the enterprise. We partner closely with Tax, Finance, IT, and external advisors to translate complex regulatory requirements into scalable, well-controlled system solutions that power Moody's global operations. By joining our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how tax technology functions at a global scale, contributing to initiatives spanning multiple regions, business cycles, and compliance frameworks. We are actively investing in automation and AI-enabled capabilities to drive efficiency, accuracy, and innovation across our finance and tax platforms. For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $103,800.00 - $172,650.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement. Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com . This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Click here to view our full EEO policy statement . Click here for more information on your EEO rights under the law . Click here to view our Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination statement . Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.

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Skills and Competencies
Minimum 10 years of hands-on Vertex O Series 9.0 implementation and support experience, with configuration expertise in SAP Financial Accounting, Vertex Accelerator, and Vertex O Series 8.0 and 9.0
Experience supporting global tax implementations across US, Canada, EMEA, APAC, LATAM, Brazil, and India, including greenfield implementations, cutover, hypercare, and production support
Functional understanding of Sales and Use Tax, VAT/GST, tax exemptions, multi-jurisdiction determination, and global tax matrices, including direct and withholding tax concepts
Experience with SAP Document and Reporting Compliance, e-invoicing, and Continuous Transaction Controls, including country-specific mandates such as Peppol, LATAM, and India GST
Highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms; experience developing and conducting end-user trainings
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with internal business, technical, and external consulting teams; ability to manage projects, teams, and competing priorities under time constraints
Bachelor's degree in any discipline required
Serve as the Global Tax lead and single point of accountability for global tax technology, ensuring SAP processes and master data correctly drive tax determination, reporting, and compliance across all jurisdictions.
Facilitate the implementation, support, and hands-on configuration of Vertex O Series integration with SAP S/4 HANA, including tax procedures, condition tables, tax codes, jurisdiction codes, and reporting structures
Design and support tax integration across end-to-end business cycles including Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report, intercompany, credit processing, and General Ledger postings
Support global indirect tax requirements including US Sales and Use Tax, EU VAT, APAC GST, and regional statutory and compliance models, along with direct and withholding tax integration
Configure, maintain, and validate SAP Integration Component tax mappings; administer exemption and tax certificates within Vertex; and manage taxability codes and jurisdiction setup
Own reconciliation and audit readiness by reconciling Vertex tax results to the SAP General Ledger, supporting internal and external audits, and maintaining complete audit trails
Uphold SOX and change-governance controls, including documentation standards, testing rigor, IT Automated Controls compliance, and disciplined release and change management practices
About the Team
For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Click here to view our full EEO policy statement . Click here for more information on your EEO rights under the law . Click here to view our Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination statement .

Nice-to-haves

Vertex O Series certification preferred
SAP Financial Accounting certification preferred

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