Senior Product Manager, AppZen
European Tax & E-Invoicing Automation
AI software for finance teams
Open for applications
AI software for finance teams
201-500 employees
Open for applications
201-500 employees
Company mission
To help modern finance teams lead the way with artificial intelligence.
Role
Who you are
- 5–8+ years of product management experience
- Mandatory: 3+ years of hands-on experience with European tax technology, e-invoicing solutions, ERP tax modules, or VAT compliance software
- Deep understanding of the European regulatory environment for electronic invoicing (e.g., Italy SDI, Spain SII, France Chorus Pro, PEPPOL standards)
- Experience delivering SaaS or enterprise software products with compliance or regulatory components
- Familiarity with T&E platforms (e.g., SAP Concur, Coupa, Expensify) and/or ERP financial modules (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday)
- Proven track record of integrating with external tax authorities, government portals, or real-time invoice clearance systems
- Background in tax technology consulting, Big 4 tax tech teams, or in-house tax/finance product roles (preferred)
- Strong technical fluency: able to work with engineers on APIs, document validation pipelines, and compliance integration architecture
- Outstanding communication skills with the ability to explain regulatory concepts clearly across technical and non-technical audiences
- Analytical and data-driven mindset; able to create and interpret dashboards tracking tax reclaim, filing success, and compliance KPIs
- Ability to manage complex cross-functional initiatives across multiple jurisdictions
- Expert prioritization skills in high-pressure, evolving regulatory landscapes
- In-depth knowledge of VAT processes, T&E spend compliance, and e-invoicing obligations across major European markets
- Awareness of upcoming tax digitalization initiatives (e.g., EU ViDA proposal)
- Familiarity with OCR technologies, digital signatures, e-invoice formats (XML, UBL), and data validation standards
- Working knowledge of GDPR, financial data security, and electronic document archiving laws
Desirable
- Degree in finance, accounting, law, computer science, or a related field
- Professional qualification in tax or accounting (e.g., CTA, ACCA, CPA) is an advantage
What the job involves
- AppZen is seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior Product Manager to lead the development of automation solutions in the areas of European tax compliance and e-invoicing
- This role will drive key initiatives, including automated VAT reclaim for T&E expenses, e-invoicing compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and broader tax digitization efforts
- You will define the vision and roadmap for a platform that simplifies complex European tax regulations into seamless, scalable software products for global businesses
- Own the full product lifecycle from ideation through launch and iteration, focusing on European tax automation and e-invoicing modules
- Translate evolving tax regulations (e.g. , VAT, e-invoicing mandates like Italy’s SDI, France's Chorus Pro, etc.) into actionable product features
- Work closely with engineering, finance, tax, legal, compliance, and design teams to develop innovative, compliant solutions
- Define and prioritize the product roadmap based on regulatory timelines, business value, and customer needs
- Collaborate with external partners, government platforms, and tax advisors to ensure product compliance and technical feasibility
- Identify opportunities to leverage OCR, RPA, APIs, and ML for data extraction, document validation, and compliance automation
- Monitor emerging European tax trends and legislative changes to anticipate product adjustments
- Set KPIs for product success (e.g. , VAT reclaim rates, regulatory adherence, user adoption, e-invoice submission success rates)
- Ensure products meet the highest standards for security, privacy, auditability, and financial compliance
Salary benchmarks
Our take
AppZen is setting out to help companies cut down on the expensive and time-consuming process of auditing expense reports with its suite of smart AI tools. As its AI solution is also more accurate than manual finance processes, it greatly reduces human error which can lead to duplicate spend or overlooking instances of fraud.
Boasting an 80% reduction in processing times and a 5% reduction in total spend, AppZen has swiftly established itself as a leader in AI finance software. It is used by over a thousand finance teams in enterprises such as Amazon, Nvidia, and Salesforce.
AppZen faces a large number of competitors in the finance automation space, with startups such as Expensify and Spendesk operating in the sector along with industry stalwarts such as SAP developing their own solutions. However, Appzen has carved out a strong early lead and has a large and rapidly growing client base. As it continues to develop its product it seems likely to maintain its market-leading position.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Sep 2019
$50m
SERIES C
Oct 2018
$35m
SERIES B
Total funding: $101m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- 401(k) match
- $250 annual reimbursement for continuous learning
- Lots of office perks like snacks, happy hours, company events
Company HQ
Alviso, San Jose, CA
Leadership
Anant Kale
(CEO)Having studied in Mumbai, they worked as an ASI Consultant for 3 years prior to over a decade at Fujitsu. They left their role as VP of Applications to co-found AppZen in November 2012.
Kunal Verma
(CTO)They spent nearly 7 years at Accenture, first as Requirements Engineering Lead Researcher and later as Data Management Lead Researcher. They left this role to co-found Appzen.
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