Grant Thornton (US)
Tax Transformation and Automation, Senior Manager (Direct Tax)
Grant Thornton (US), Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Tax Transformation and Automation, Senior Manager (Direct Tax)
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Tax Transformation and Automation, Senior Manager (Direct Tax)
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Grant Thornton (US)
As the Tax Transformation and Automation 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 client base and play a key role in team management, project planning and 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.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
Participating in sales and marketing efforts including speaking engagements, drafting proposals, and attending sales meetings
Managing teams and leading several active projects
Develop and deliver key project documentation including 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 to Grant Thornton service offerings that support their overall tax objectives
Team with tax subject matter specialists to bring complete professional expertise to our clients
Assist with developing and leading staff to enable them 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 both within Grant Thornton and externally
Manage 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 clients
Other duties as assigned
Technical Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related technical field
Secondary degree or minor in Management Information Systems (MIS), computer science, or data analytics (preferred)
Certified Public Accountant or other professional designation is required
Eight years of public accounting, consulting, or industry experience
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, Bloomberg
Experience with data analytics, transformation, and visualization tools such as Alteryx, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau
Working knowledge of data management and data analytics concepts
Strong foundational understanding of tax concepts
Strong computer skills required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to travel as needed. Expect up to 40% travel
The base salary range for this position in our Chicago, IL office only is between $184,000 to $276,000.
The base salary range for this position in our Newport Beach, CA, Bellevue, WA, and New York, NY office only is between $198,700 to $298,100.
The base salary range for this position in our San Francisco and San Jose only is between $211,600 to $317,400.
It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, 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 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.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HR@us.gt.com.
For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
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Tax Transformation and Automation, Senior Manager (Direct Tax)
role at
Grant Thornton (US)
As the Tax Transformation and Automation 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 client base and play a key role in team management, project planning and 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.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
Participating in sales and marketing efforts including speaking engagements, drafting proposals, and attending sales meetings
Managing teams and leading several active projects
Develop and deliver key project documentation including 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 to Grant Thornton service offerings that support their overall tax objectives
Team with tax subject matter specialists to bring complete professional expertise to our clients
Assist with developing and leading staff to enable them 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 both within Grant Thornton and externally
Manage 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 clients
Other duties as assigned
Technical Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related technical field
Secondary degree or minor in Management Information Systems (MIS), computer science, or data analytics (preferred)
Certified Public Accountant or other professional designation is required
Eight years of public accounting, consulting, or industry experience
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, Bloomberg
Experience with data analytics, transformation, and visualization tools such as Alteryx, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau
Working knowledge of data management and data analytics concepts
Strong foundational understanding of tax concepts
Strong computer skills required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to travel as needed. Expect up to 40% travel
The base salary range for this position in our Chicago, IL office only is between $184,000 to $276,000.
The base salary range for this position in our Newport Beach, CA, Bellevue, WA, and New York, NY office only is between $198,700 to $298,100.
The base salary range for this position in our San Francisco and San Jose only is between $211,600 to $317,400.
It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, 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 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.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HR@us.gt.com.
For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
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