Corporate Development Intern

Vertex Inc.

Jan 23

Applications are closed

Internship
Part-time
Starts on Jun 09
Off-cycle Internship
Business, Operations & Strategy
Philadelphia, +1
Remote

Requirements

Enrolled in bachelor’s degree program through an Accredited University as a rising senior level in Business, Strategy, or related majors.
Show a demonstrated interest in one or more of the following areas: Strategy, Corporate Development, New Markets, Innovation and M&A.
Within commuting distance to our King of Prussia, PA headquarters for occasional onsite team collaboration.
Communicate with Clarity - Be clear, concise and actionable. Be relentlessly constructive. Seek and provide meaningful feedback.
Act with Urgency - Adopt an agile mentality - frequent iterations, improved speed, resilience. 80/20 rule – better is the enemy of done. Don’t spend hours when minutes are enough.
Work with Purpose - Exhibit a “We Can” mindset. Results outweigh effort. Everyone understands how their role contributes. Set aside personal objectives for team results.
Drive to Decision - Cut the swirl with defined deadlines and decision points. Be clear on individual accountability and decision authority. Guided by a commitment to and accountability for customer outcomes.
Own the Outcome - Defined milestones, commitments and intended results. Assess your work in context, if you’re unsure, ask. Demonstrate unwavering support for decisions.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a working knowledge of relevant industry sectors, including indirect tax and specialty content, e-invoicing, customs and duties, office of the CFO, and enabling technologies including monitoring and analyzing relevant transactions that occur in the marketplace.
Research and analyze industry trends, adjacent markets, competitive landscapes, and market dynamics to evaluate potential growth areas and strategic opportunities.
Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including valuation, pro forma financial modeling, and scenario analysis, to evaluate potential M&A, divestitures, and investment opportunities.
Evaluate new markets for Vertex to enter, problems to be solved, and how to enter. This may include market sizing, competitive analysis, customer needs analysis and build-buy-partner analysis.
Prepare and present reports, analyses, and recommendations to leadership.
Assist in the execution of deals, including project management, preparing presentations, financial analyses, and business cases for potential transactions.
Support the integration process after successful acquisitions, working to align acquired businesses with the company's overall strategy and operations.
Collaborate with operational teams to ensure a seamless transition and realization of anticipated synergies.

Vertex Inc.

Together we deliver connected solutions to conquer tax complexity.

Technology

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

Mission & Purpose

The rapid changes taking place in today’s global business, technology, and regulatory environments are having a compounding effect on the complexity of indirect tax management and putting more pressure on the corporate tax function than ever before. This complexity demands intelligent solutions that enable businesses to satisfy tax obligations and support growth opportunities. The Trusted Leader in Tax Technology We're Vertex (VERX). A pioneer in tax automation for more than 40 years. We proudly serve over 4,000 customers worldwide with distinction and provide comprehensive tax solutions that enable global businesses to transact, comply and grow with confidence. Our software, content and services address the increasing complexities of global commerce and compliance by reducing friction, enhancing transparency and enabling greater confidence in meeting indirect tax obligations. As a result, our software is ubiquitous within our customers’ business systems, touching nearly every line item of every transaction that an enterprise can conduct. Our software is fueled by over 300 million data-driven effective tax rules and supports indirect tax compliance in more than 19,000 jurisdictions worldwide. We partner with the world’s most respected companies and harness their strengths to deliver the best tax technology solution to businesses across the globe. We integrate with key technology partners that span ERP, CRM, procurement, billing, POS and e-commerce platforms. We also work closely with over 50 tax, accounting and consulting firms to provide the integrated tax technology solutions. Our culture is the foundation of everything we do, guided by a common purpose to build trusted relationships at work, in business and in our communities. We strive to be a values-driven employer of choice who attracts, retains and inspires talented professionals to achieve their full potential. We employ over 1,100 full-time professionals today in the US, Europe and Brazil.