Head of Global Product Tax

Head Of Global Product Tax We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as the Head of Global Product Tax. This new role will drive the execution of Grant Thornton's product strategy for the Tax service line, overseeing the development, prototyping, and launch of innovative, AI-enabled solutions that enhance our professional tax services globally. The Head of Global Product Tax will lead distributed teams across multiple markets and regions ensuring operational excellence and measurable impact. Key Responsibilities Execute the global product strategy for Tax, aligning with Tax business objectives and market needs. Shape and communicate the product vision and roadmap for Tax, collaborating across the Tax practice and Technology organization, and ensuring alignment with firm goals and market needs. Focus on use case development and requirements gathering for Tax products, ensuring alignment with business needs and practitioner insights. Build strong relationships with Tax leaders, Technology leaders, and key corporate stakeholders (Risk, Legal, Compliance, Finance, HR, Operations) to ensure product initiatives meet enterprise requirements and drive business value. Partner with the Head of Product Innovation and the innovation engineering team on prototyping and MVP development, providing subject matter expertise and ensuring solutions meet Tax practice requirements. Collaborate with the Technology Transformation group to drive change management and adoption of new products, and oversee the allocation of product investments to ensure optimal resource distribution and ROI. Collaborate with the Technology Transformation group to drive change management and adoption of new products, ensuring successful implementation and sustained impact across the global Tax practice. Build and scale product capabilities across international delivery centers. Standardize processes and governance to ensure consistency and quality across regions. Leverage data, automation, and AI to drive efficiency and innovation in tax service delivery. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence within global teams. Conduct market research and competitive analysis, define and track key performance indicators (KPIs), and leverage customer feedback and data to drive continuous product improvement and ensure customer satisfaction. Engage with industry forums and peer product leaders to stay current with trends and best practices, and oversee talent acquisition and development strategies for the global Tax product team. Communicate product vision, progress, and impact to executive leadership and stakeholders. Qualifications 10+ years of experience in product management or product development, with significant exposure to tax services in a professional services environment. Demonstrated experience working within professional services tax practices, with a strong grasp of the professional landscape's service offerings, client needs, and operational processes. Deep understanding of tax compliance frameworks and industry standards that can be enabled by technology-enabled service delivery. Proven ability to collaborate with tax leadership and practitioners to identify opportunities for product-driven innovation. Proven success in leading global, cross-functional teams and delivering complex products at scale. Strong understanding of tax processes, regulatory requirements, and technology trends (AI, automation, data platforms). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; advanced degree (MBA, MST, or similar) preferred. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Experience working in or with global delivery centers is highly valued. Preferred Experience Experience in Big 4 or major professional services firms. Familiarity with Agile and Lean methodologies. Experience with cloud-based data platforms and workflow automation tools. Understanding of regulatory environments across regions (e.g., CAMT, ASC 606, Tangible Property Regulations, Foreign Tax Credit rules, VAT). Multilingual or experience working in multilingual environments. The base salary range for this position varies by location. For offices in Chicago, IL, Downers Grove, IL, Denver, CO, and Baltimore, MD, it is between $206,300 and $343,800 per year. For offices in Washington, DC, Bellevue, WA, Los Angeles, CA, Newport Beach, CA, San Diego, CA, Iselin, NJ, and New York, NY, it is between $222,804 and $371,304 per year. For offices in San Francisco, CA, and San Jose, CA, it is between $237,245 and $395,370 per year. 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. In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities : Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ? and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture. Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets. About the Team 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 / careers When 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 / careers Benefits The firm's medical, dental, and vision insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid sick leave, and firm holidays are available to interns and seasonal employees. Grant Thornton seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm's 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan. 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