Grant Thornton (US)
Tax Transformation and Automation, Manager (Direct Tax)
Grant Thornton (US), San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Tax Transformation and Automation, Manager (Direct Tax)
Job Description
As the Tax Transformation and Automation Manager, you will work with large publicly owned and private companies to evaluate existing tax processes and challenges, recommend improvements, and lead the design and implementation of tax solutions across a wide range of industries. You will collaborate with team members, practice leadership, and support a diverse client base while playing a key role in project planning, management, delivery, testing, and go‑live support. From day one, you’ll manage a team of professionals and coordinate day‑to‑day activities to ensure projects are on time and within budget.
Day-to-day responsibilities
Participate in sales and marketing efforts including speaking engagements, drafting proposals, and attending sales meetings.
Manage and lead multiple active projects.
Develop and deliver key project documentation such as requirements documents, design documents, and test plans.
Serve as the Project Manager for third‑party tax software implementations (ex: Corptax, ONESOURCE, Oracle TRCS, Longview, Bloomberg) and custom software development projects.
Work closely with clients to gather feedback on their issues and translate insights into Grant Thornton service offerings that support their overall tax objectives, teaming with tax subject‑matter specialists.
Assist in developing and leading staff to perform core project activities; supervise several staff resources during long‑term projects.
Participate in sales and proposal development meetings; network and develop key relationships internally and externally.
Manage a broad range of complex tax technology projects from commencement to completion, delivering proven results to a wide array of clients.
Other duties as assigned.
Technical skills and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related technical field.
Secondary degree or minor in Management Information Systems, computer science, or data analytics is preferred.
Five to ten years of public accounting, consulting, or industry experience.
Certified Public Accountant or other professional designation is required.
Working knowledge of data management and data analytics concepts.
Strong foundational understanding of tax concepts.
Experience with tax technical matters, for example: Accounting for Income Taxes (ASC 740), corporate consolidated returns, partnership returns.
Experience with tax technology such as Corptax, ONESOURCE, Oracle TRCS, Longview.
Experience with data analytics, transformation, and visualization tools such as Alteryx, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau.
Strong computer skills required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to travel as needed (up to 40% travel).
Benefits
Competitive base salary ranging from $136,000 to $204,000 in Chicago, IL, $146,900 to $220,300 in Newport Beach, CA, Bellevue, WA and New York, NY, and $156,400 to $234,600 in San Francisco and San Jose.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) plan; discretionary annual bonus based on performance.
Paid time off, holiday pay, and sick leave.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions—including recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination—are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. For Los Angeles applicants, we will consider qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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Day-to-day responsibilities
Participate in sales and marketing efforts including speaking engagements, drafting proposals, and attending sales meetings.
Manage and lead multiple active projects.
Develop and deliver key project documentation such as requirements documents, design documents, and test plans.
Serve as the Project Manager for third‑party tax software implementations (ex: Corptax, ONESOURCE, Oracle TRCS, Longview, Bloomberg) and custom software development projects.
Work closely with clients to gather feedback on their issues and translate insights into Grant Thornton service offerings that support their overall tax objectives, teaming with tax subject‑matter specialists.
Assist in developing and leading staff to perform core project activities; supervise several staff resources during long‑term projects.
Participate in sales and proposal development meetings; network and develop key relationships internally and externally.
Manage a broad range of complex tax technology projects from commencement to completion, delivering proven results to a wide array of clients.
Other duties as assigned.
Technical skills and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related technical field.
Secondary degree or minor in Management Information Systems, computer science, or data analytics is preferred.
Five to ten years of public accounting, consulting, or industry experience.
Certified Public Accountant or other professional designation is required.
Working knowledge of data management and data analytics concepts.
Strong foundational understanding of tax concepts.
Experience with tax technical matters, for example: Accounting for Income Taxes (ASC 740), corporate consolidated returns, partnership returns.
Experience with tax technology such as Corptax, ONESOURCE, Oracle TRCS, Longview.
Experience with data analytics, transformation, and visualization tools such as Alteryx, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau.
Strong computer skills required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to travel as needed (up to 40% travel).
Benefits
Competitive base salary ranging from $136,000 to $204,000 in Chicago, IL, $146,900 to $220,300 in Newport Beach, CA, Bellevue, WA and New York, NY, and $156,400 to $234,600 in San Francisco and San Jose.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) plan; discretionary annual bonus based on performance.
Paid time off, holiday pay, and sick leave.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions—including recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination—are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. For Los Angeles applicants, we will consider qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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