SAP FICO Vertex Consultant - Manager -

About Cognizant's SAP Practice

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 agility-all 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 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 :

Preferred Qualifications :

Prior experience in high-tech or software industries.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future

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 : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements :

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.