Sr Business Systems Analyst (Vertex)

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.  Skills and Competencies Minimum 10 years of hands-on Vertex O Series 9.0 implementation and support experience, with configuration expertise in SAP Financial Accounting, Vertex Accelerator, and Vertex O Series 8.0 and 9.0 Experience with SAP integrations with Vertex, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Sales and Distribution, and Intercompany Invoicing, as well as configuring and troubleshooting SAP Integration Component tax mappings Experience supporting global tax implementations across US, Canada, EMEA, APAC, LATAM, Brazil, and India, including greenfield implementations, cutover, hypercare, and production support Functional understanding of Sales and Use Tax, VAT/GST, tax exemptions, multi-jurisdiction determination, and global tax matrices, including direct and withholding tax concepts Experience with SAP Document and Reporting Compliance, e-invoicing, and Continuous Transaction Controls, including country-specific mandates such as Peppol, LATAM, and India GST Highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms; experience developing and conducting end-user trainings Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with internal business, technical, and external consulting teams; ability to manage projects, teams, and competing priorities under time constraints Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use Education Bachelor's degree in any discipline required Vertex O Series certification preferred SAP Financial Accounting certification preferred Responsibilities Serve as the Global Tax lead and single point of accountability for global tax technology, ensuring SAP processes and master data correctly drive tax determination, reporting, and compliance across all jurisdictions. Facilitate the implementation, support, and hands-on configuration of Vertex O Series integration with SAP S/4 HANA, including tax procedures, condition tables, tax codes, jurisdiction codes, and reporting structures Design and support tax integration across end-to-end business cycles including Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report, intercompany, credit processing, and General Ledger postings Support global indirect tax requirements including US Sales and Use Tax, EU VAT, APAC GST, and regional statutory and compliance models, along with direct and withholding tax integration Configure, maintain, and validate SAP Integration Component tax mappings; administer exemption and tax certificates within Vertex; and manage taxability codes and jurisdiction setup Support Brazil tax implementation and ongoing compliance