The Opportunity:
The Manager will support and help lead the continued Finance Transformation at Mattel, with a strong focus on indirect tax systems and processes. This role will work closely with systems leads, the Systems Implementation Partner, regional finance leadership teams, the corporate tax team, and the NextGen Finance leadership.
Mattel operates in 35 countries and sells products in more than 150 countries, making this a highly visible and impactful role within a global, complex environment.
To be successful in this role, the candidate must bring a strong background in indirect tax, accounting, and VAT, along with the ability to quickly learn and optimize systems and translate business requirements into scalable solutions. Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and summarize decision-making for executive audiences are critical.
Experience in Finance Transformation initiatives is a strong plus. Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud, Tax One, and indirect tax solutions (including VAT) is required. The ideal candidate is passionate about data, systems, and process improvement, and has a proven track record of driving decisions forward in a modern Finance organization.
What Your Impact Will Be:
Collaborate with and help lead decision-making alongside accounting, tax, technical, and business integration teams to deliver scalable, secure, and flexible finance solutions.
Lead the configuration, optimization, and ongoing management of indirect tax systems, including Tax One and Oracle Fusion Cloud, with a strong focus on VAT processes.
Partner with cross-functional teams (Tax, Shared Services, IT, and Finance) to enhance compliance, efficiency, and scalability across regions.
Drive process improvements and support the integration of VAT and indirect tax solutions into broader Finance Transformation initiatives.
Produce and present executive-level updates on NextGen Finance and tax transformation initiatives.
Coordinate and manage regional and global test cycles, ensuring alignment across resources, locations, and timelines.
Influence system and process design decisions that shape the future of Finance and Tax at Mattel.
Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing change with clarity, confidence, and strong stakeholder alignment.