Tax Digital Consulting, Senior Manager, Tax Performance Improvement/Direct Tax Automation

Tax Digital Consulting Senior ManagerAs the Tax Digital Consulting Senior Manager, you will work with large publicly owned and private companies to evaluate existing processes and challenges across the tax function, make recommendations for improvements, and follow through with tax process design and solution implementation for your clients, across a wide variety of industries. You will collaborate with team members, practice leadership, and our diverse client base as well as play a key role in team management, project planning and management, delivery, testing, and go-live support of these engagements because together is how we succeed. From day one, you'll be empowered by managing client expectations and a team of professionals and coordinating day-to-day activities to ensure that projects are on time and within budget, based on the project's scope, to meet client needs and help you achieve more, confidently. Your day-to-day may include:Participating in sales and marketing efforts including speaking engagements, drafting proposals, and attending sales meetingsManaging teams and leading several active projectsDevelop and deliver key project documentation including requirements documents, design documents, and test plansServe as the Project Manager for third-party tax software implementations and custom software development projectsWork closely with clients to gather feedback on their issues and translate into Grant Thornton service offerings that support their overall tax objectivesTeam with tax subject matter specialists to bring complete professional expertise to our clientsAssist with developing and leading staff to enable them to perform core project activities; supervise several staff resources during long term projectsParticipate in sales and proposal development meetings; network and develop key relationships both within Grant Thornton and externallyManage a broad range of complex tax technology projects from commencement to completion and a proven track record of delivering projects to a wide range of clientsOther duties as assignedYou have the following technical skills and qualifications:Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related technical fieldSecondary degree or minor in: Management Information Systems (MIS), computer science, or data analytics is preferredCertified Public Accountant or other professional designation is requiredEight years of public accounting, consulting, or industry experienceExperience with tax technical matters, for example: Accounting for Income Taxes (ASC 740), corporate consolidated returns, partnership returnsExperience with tax technology such as Corptax, ONESOURCE, Oracle TRCS, Longview, BloombergExperience with data analytics, transformation, and visualization tools such as Alteryx, Microsoft Power BI, TableauWorking knowledge of data management and data analytics conceptsStrong foundational understanding of tax conceptsStrong computer skills requiredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to travel as needed. Expect 30% travelThe base salary range for this position in our Chicago, IL office only is between $152,000 to $228,000. The base salary range for this position in our Los Angeles, CA, Newport Beach, CA and New York, NY office only is between $164,200 to $246,000.About Us At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It's what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.About the Team The team you're about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here's how:Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careersWhen it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we're taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careersBenefits: We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefitsAdditional Details: It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 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