Grant Thornton (US)
Head of Global Product – Tax (Sr. Director)
Grant Thornton (US), Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Overview
Head of Global Product – Tax (Sr. Director). We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to drive 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. 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. 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 KPIs, and leverage customer feedback and data to drive continuous product improvement and 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. About Us
Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and assurance services, and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational platform with Grant Thornton Ireland to offer a Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice with a presence across the U.S., Ireland, and other territories. Team and Work Model
The team you’re joining supports work-life balance and flexible work options. This position may require in-person attendance at least two days per week at a GT office or client site, in line with the firm’s hybrid model. Benefits and Equal Opportunity
Grant Thornton is committed to equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodation is provided as required by law. For more details, please contact HR@us.gt.com. Grant Thornton believes in a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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Head of Global Product – Tax (Sr. Director). We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to drive 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. 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. 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 KPIs, and leverage customer feedback and data to drive continuous product improvement and 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. About Us
Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and assurance services, and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational platform with Grant Thornton Ireland to offer a Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice with a presence across the U.S., Ireland, and other territories. Team and Work Model
The team you’re joining supports work-life balance and flexible work options. This position may require in-person attendance at least two days per week at a GT office or client site, in line with the firm’s hybrid model. Benefits and Equal Opportunity
Grant Thornton is committed to equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodation is provided as required by law. For more details, please contact HR@us.gt.com. Grant Thornton believes in a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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