Pankaj Chraya
About Pankaj Chraya
Pankaj Chraya is the Director of Tax Technology at Expedia Group, with extensive experience in tax systems automation and global tax engine solutions.
Current Position at Expedia Group
Pankaj Chraya is currently serving as the Director, Tax Technology at Expedia Group. He began this role in 2022 and is based in Seattle, Washington, United States. In this capacity, he leads initiatives related to tax systems automation and tax data warehouse management for compliance functions. His work primarily focuses on integrating tax technology with the company's larger finance systems to streamline operations and enhance accuracy.
Previous Roles at Expedia Group
Before becoming Director, Tax Technology at Expedia Group, Pankaj Chraya served as the Senior Manager, Tax Technology Operations from 2018 to 2022. During his tenure, he led several automation projects and managed centralized tax engine strategies that improved regional and global compliance. His efforts were focused on enhancing the efficiency of tax systems and ensuring they met the regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions.
Experience in Tax Technology at Microsoft
From 2016 to 2018, Pankaj Chraya worked at Microsoft as a Senior Manager in Tax Technology. In this role, he was responsible for integrating tax technologies with existing finance systems to improve tax reporting and compliance. He played a crucial role in implementing tax engine solutions that catered to various regions, including EMEA, North America, APAC, and LATAM.
Role at Qualcomm in Tax Technology Integration
Pankaj Chraya contributed to Qualcomm as a Solution Architect specializing in Tax Technology Integration with Finance Systems from 2015 to 2016. His responsibilities included aligning tax technologies with financial systems to ensure seamless data transfer and compliance. This role allowed him to design and implement global solutions tailored to meet the specific tax requirements of different regions.
Career at Deloitte in Tax Technology and Finance Systems
Before joining the corporate sector, Pankaj Chraya was a Senior Specialist Consultant at Deloitte from 2014 to 2015. His focus was on Tax Technology and Finance Systems, providing specialized consulting services to help companies optimize their tax-related operations. He worked on several important projects aimed at enhancing the efficiency and compliance of tax systems.