Overview

As Global Systems Compliance Lead, you architect and safeguard our global regulatory and tax integrity across 10+ countries. You translate international mandates into robust system configurations at the intersection of Finance, Tax, Legal, Sales Ops, HR and IT. This role powers compliant, scalable ERP/CRM/HRIS implementations and tax reporting to enable accurate global billing and reporting. You will drive multi-country Vertex and HRIS/CRM transitions, and sustain audit-ready controls with cross-functional collaboration.

Compensaciones / Incentivos

- flexible time off
- wellness programs
- hybrid work
- global office locations
- meaningful high-impact benefits

Responsabilidades

- Act as the global Product Owner for the Vertex ecosystem (O-Series, E-Invoicing, Tax Compliance reporting)
- Lead localization of ERP, CRM and HRIS to meet country-specific regulatory requirements
- Translate complex global tax and regulation into clear technical requirements and controls
- Implement changes from evolving global tax laws and e-invoicing mandates
- Manage multi-year transitions to Vertex Tax and oversee UAT across entities
- Oversee transitions to new HRIS and CRM ensuring compliance with local laws
- Partner with Revenue Ops and HR to embed compliance in CPQ, Billing, Payroll and labor reporting




- Maintain always-on systems for audits and document tax logic and integration workflows
- Serve as primary technical contact for Internal Audit, External Auditors, and global Tax advisors
- Gather evidence of control and ITGC requirements, translating mandates into Vertex and ERP configurations

Requisitos principales

- 8+ years of experience in enterprise systems in a complex multinational environment
- Hands-on experience with Vertex/Avalara and Net Suite
- Familiarity with major CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) preferred
- Understanding of international tax structures (VAT/GST), e-invoicing tech, and regulatory reporting
- Proven ability to manage multi-country projects and resolve data-flow issues between ERP/CRM/HRIS
- Ability to translate regulatory changes into practical system configurations
- Experience with SOX, ITGC, and internal control frameworks with Finance and Audit teams
- Strong documentation and audit-trail maintenance for stakeholders
- Effective communication with finance, auditors, technical teams and users
- Attention to detail, analytical mindset, and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize across multiple systems and functions
- Fluency in English and Spanish

- cross-functional collaboration
- strong communication
- attention to detail
- Vertex/Avalara
- Net Suite
- Salesforce

📌 Global Systems Tax & Compliance Lead (Barcelona)
🏢 The Knot Worldwide
📍 Barcelona