Manager, Tax Data Management & Innovation

Job Posting Title

Manager, Tax Data Management & Innovation

Req ID

10157353

Job Description

This is an office-based role in our Mumbai, India office.

Wherever you are in the amazing world of Disney, you are contributing to the

stories of our iconic brands, recognised by audiences everywhere for

entertainment, information and inspiration. Innovation, imagination and

inclusion are at the core of Disney, defining the experience that we deliver as

well as providing the foundation of our success. The scope of our business,

combined with global growth and collaboration result in an inclusive employee

experience characterised by continuous learning, development and achievement.

About Disney Tax

Disney Tax is a fast-paced, dynamic environment made up of multiple subgroups

that collectively manage the tax needs of The Walt Disney Company and its

Subsidiaries. Disney Tax Operations is a key component that provides team

members with varied opportunities, which build skills and empower the tax

professional of the future. This opportunity is a once in a career chance to

participate as a change agent in a finance transformation. We want innovative

team members who thrive on change and discovery.

About the Role

The Manager, Tax Data Management & Innovation (TDMI), plays a critical role in

advancing Disney’s global tax technology and data strategy. This position

operates at the intersection of tax, data, and technology, driving automation,

improving data integrity, and supporting large-scale transformation initiatives

across Corporate Tax.

This role will assist with the execution and continuous improvement of key tax

platforms and data processes, including ONESOURCE DataFlow, Data Hub, Vertex,

and related tax technologies. The ideal candidate combines strong project

management discipline with hands-on technical proficiency and partners closely

with stakeholders across tax, finance, and IT to deliver scalable solutions,

enhance reporting capabilities, and enable a more data-driven tax function.

Responsibilities

• Platform Ownership & Delivery
• Oversee and manage processes for ONESOURCE Data Flow, Data Hub, and

Provision applications.

• Lead implementation, enhancement, and sustainment efforts across tax

technology platforms.

• Partner with IT and external vendors to manage system integrations and

resolve complex issues.

• Data Management & Transformation
• Support the development and maintenance of tax data pipelines and

transformation processes.

• Ensure consistency and accuracy of tax data across systems, including

upstream ERP integrations.

• Contribute to the evolution of a centralized tax data strategy aligned with

TDMI objectives.

• Automation and Process Improvement
• Identify and implement automation opportunities across tax operations to

reduce manual effort and increase efficiency.

• Leverage tools & technologies such as Alteryx, Power Platform, Python, SQL,

and ONESOURCE to build, streamline, and scale workflows.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the speed,

accuracy, and transparency of tax processes.

• Project Leadership & Execution
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams to ensure the timely delivery of

milestones.

• Support requirements gathering, design, testing, and deployment activities.
• Proactively identify, document, and mitigate project risks & dependencies,

and drive resolution.

• Governance, Controls & Compliance
• Ensure tax systems and data processes adhere to internal controls and

compliance requirements.

• Support user access governance, data validation, and audit readiness.
• Maintain documentation of systems, processes, and controls.

Requirements

• 6 to 10 years of relevant experience in tax, technology, or data-focused

roles

• Strong understanding of tax processes and data flows (income tax and/or

indirect tax)

• Experience with enterprise systems such as SAP and tax platforms like

ONESOURCE, Vertex

• Hands-on experience with data automation and ETL tools (Alteryx, Microsoft

Fabric, Power Platform, Python, SQL, etc.)

• Experience with AI and machine learning tools — such as Microsoft Copilot,

Claude or equivalent

• Proven ability to manage projects and drive cross-functional collaboration
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts

into business terms

• Preferred:
• CPA, CMI, or progress toward certification
• Experience with large-scale transformation initiatives
• Exposure to data architecture, integrations, or analytics platforms

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a

diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can

thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and

respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and

perspectives.

Job Posting Segment

Controllership & Tax

Job Posting Primary Business

EFS Tax

Primary Job Posting Category

Tax

Employment Type

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code

Mumbai, India

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code

Date Posted

2026-08-28