Sr. Tax Technology & Automation Analyst

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Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Tax Technology & Automation Analyst to join our team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, located in the South Harbor District. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Milwaukee area. This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with three onsite days per week.

In this role, you will support the corporate tax function by developing scalable data, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities that enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and insightfulness of tax compliance, reporting, forecasting, and planning activities. You will partner closely with Tax, Finance, and IT teams to translate business requirements into practical technology solutions, improve data quality and governance, strengthen controls, and help modernize how the tax department manages information and executes recurring processes. The ideal candidate combines tax acumen, analytical thinking, and technical expertise to drive continuous improvement and innovation across the tax function.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Partner with department stakeholders to design and implement a centralized data collection solution that serves as a single source of truth for multiple tax filings and initiatives.
• Aggregate, harmonize, and analyze transactional-level financial and operational data to support various analyses.
• Develop solutions to extract data from disparate systems, standardize, and integrate it for accurate reporting and ensure successful import into tax-specific software platforms.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to support tax reporting, compliance, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.
• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and integrity checks across multiple systems to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support tax audits and regulatory reporting by preparing, structuring, and maintaining data to respond to taxing authority requests.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and process improvements within tax data workflows and downstream systems.
• Identify, prioritize, and help implement high-value tax technology, automation, and AI use cases, including support for pilot testing, user adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, internal analytics teams, and external partners to improve data quality, accessibility, and technology adoption.
• Develop documentation for data processes, methodologies, and internal controls; provide training on standardized and repeatable procedures.
• Build data capabilities and reporting tools that enable more real-time insight into business developments and their impact on the company's tax position.

Key deliverable of the position will be the maintenance and construction of data transformation and analysis tools that help make data a strength of the tax department.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 5 or more years of experience in data analytics, data management, tax technology, finance technology, or a similar analytical role.
• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Data Science, Computer Science, Accounting, or related quantitative field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, and structured data analysis; experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools is preferred.
• Experience with SQL and at least one scripting or automation language/tool such as Python, R, VBA, Power Automate, Alteryx, or similar technologies is preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with tax, finance, IT, and business stakeholders, including translating technical concepts into practical business language.
• Demonstrated interest in using automation and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance analysis; hands-on experience applying generative AI or intelligent automation in a controlled business environment is preferred.
• Willingness to work throughout the organization to establish foundational data collection and aggregation solutions for the tax department.
• Ability and interest to learn about the tax process, how and where the data will be used and deployed within the process. Advocate for changes to the process that balance efficiency with completeness to meet or exceed all internal and external reporting and compliance needs.
• Understanding of data privacy, security, and internal control considerations when using AI and automation tools with financial or tax-sensitive information.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, enterprise data environments, and tax software platforms is preferred; experience supporting corporate tax provision, compliance, indirect tax, or transfer pricing processes is a plus.

Additional Information

Company Benefits

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee learning and development programs

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions.  We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company's founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com.

EEO Statement

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.