Tax AI Expert

About the Role

Day-to-day responsibilities will include analyzing complex tax datasets, designing intelligent solutions for sales tax and payroll tax compliance, and overseeing regulatory filings. The role requires a deep understanding of tax principles, AI/ML concepts, and their application in financial or tax domains.

The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative and innovative environment, working closely with teams including finance, legal, and technology to drive strategic decision-making and compliance.

What You Will Do

• Lead and support tax provision and planning activities by integrating AI-driven tools to improve accuracy and forecasting.
• Design and implement intelligent solutions to streamline sales tax, payroll tax, and multi-jurisdictional tax compliance.
• Analyze complex tax datasets using advanced analytics and machine learning models to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving strategies.
• Oversee and enhance regulatory filing and reporting requirements, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed AI solutions into existing tax workflows.
• Monitor evolving tax regulations and assess their impact on automated systems and organizational compliance strategies.
• Develop and maintain documentation for AI-driven tax models, ensuring transparency, auditability, and alignment with governance standards.
• Support audits by providing AI-backed insights, reconciliations, and documentation to internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuously evaluate and improve AI models for tax applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Data Science, or a related field; CA, CPA, or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 2-8 years of experience in tax roles with exposure to tax provision, planning, and compliance.
• Strong understanding of sales tax, payroll tax, and multi-jurisdictional tax frameworks, including indirect tax systems such as GST/VAT.
• Experience with regulatory filings and reporting standards, including corporate tax returns, statutory disclosures, and compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and tools (e.g., Python, SQL, data analytics platforms) and their application in financial or tax domains.
• Ability to translate complex tax rules into automated logic or AI-driven workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with tax technology platforms or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Exposure to automation tools such as RPA or AI-based compliance solutions.
• Knowledge of global tax regulations and cross-border compliance requirements.

Benefits and Perks

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI applications in taxation.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Career growth at the intersection of finance and technology.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Flexible remote work arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to the latest tools and technologies.

• Ensure your resume highlights specific examples of leveraging AI in taxation, including any experience with machine learning models or data analytics platforms.
• Prepare to discuss your understanding of tax principles and how you stay updated with evolving tax regulations.
• Showcase your ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, as this is a key requirement for the role.
• Be ready to provide examples of how you have improved tax processes or identified cost-saving strategies through the use of AI.
• Consider creating a portfolio that demonstrates your skills in AI-driven tax solutions, including any personal projects or contributions to open-source initiatives.
• When negotiating salary, highlight your unique blend of tax and AI skills, and research the market rate for similar roles to make a strong case for your compensation package.