Digital Functional Engineer

About Signify

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. 

More about the role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of Vertex tax solutions integrated with SAP S/4HANA across global business units.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, IT, and external partners to ensure seamless tax automation and compliance.
• Provide subject matter expertise on indirect tax, transaction tax, and global tax determination logic.
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle for Vertex implementations, including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, and post-go-live support.
• Analyze and optimize existing tax processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Stay current with global tax regulations and Vertex product updates to ensure ongoing system alignment.
• Support internal audits and external tax reporting requirements through system enhancements and data integrity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience with Vertex tax solutions (e.g., Vertex O Series, Vertex Cloud).
• Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA, particularly in the areas of tax configuration, SD/MM integration, and financial postings.
• Proven experience in global tax environments, preferably within multinational corporations.
• Solid understanding of indirect tax processes, including VAT, GST, and sales/use tax.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CPA, SAP FI/CO) are a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SAP Tax Service, SAP Localization Hub, or other tax engines.
• Familiarity with cloud-based tax solutions and API integrations.
• Project management experience (Agile or Waterfall methodologies).
• Multilingual capabilities or experience working in diverse cultural environments.

Everything we’ll do for you

You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together. 

Come join us, and together we can light up the future.