Business Technology Leader - America's Tax Technology Group - Senior Manager

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.Location: AtlantaBusiness Technology Leader – International Tax and Transaction Services (ITTS)Position Summary:As part of our Americas Tax Technology Group (ATTG) you will be part of a technology organization that develops and maintains innovative solutions for Ernst & Young client-serving Tax professionals. ATTG professionals will partner with our Tax professionals to develop innovative technology to improve internal operational efficiency and generate client success. The Business Technology Leader role is in the Technology Enablement pillar. The main function of this pillar is to serve as the primary relationship and advocate interface between the tax business leadership and IT/Technology Solutions Delivery.Essential Functions of the Job:

Responsible for the strategic direction, definition, and business value of the technology tools used by the U.S. tax practice in a particular sub-service line (SSL) of International Tax and Transaction Services to enable the firm’s professionals to efficiently and effectively provide the services that generate revenue and build relationships with clients

Utilize experience in the International Tax and Transactions arena to development of an integrated business plan to ensure its customers derive optimal value out of their portfolio of existing applications and new investments in line with strategic direction

Interacts closely with sub-service line leaders, Americas Tax Technology Group (ATTG) colleagues, EY Global IT, and front line Tax professionals to understand the competing needs of the practice; balance priorities; set expectations at all levels of the practice; and achieve the agreed-upon results

Assist the practice in market pursuits via participation in the sales process, by presenting our technology capabilities to prospects and clients during proposal opportunities

Participate in the governance of technology solutions to ensure business value is achieved. Define the business objectives and benefits of technology in a way that is quantitative and measurable

Collaborate with the business on addressing challenges that could be addressed through technology, developing creative solutions that are AI Enabled which aligned with firm standards around technology and IT security

Responsible for the development of a business-driven application strategy and epic roadmap

Manage team of Product Owners responsible for Feature and Story development

Maintain an awareness of emerging Tax Events and Technology Trends for integration discussions and decision-making

Influence and contribute to build vs buy decisions when formulating solutions to new challenges

Balance competing priorities and scarce resources among projects occurring simultaneously

Spearhead all communications to and with the EY ITTS Business Leadership

Monitor the overall portfolio budget, manage the scope of projects for the portfolio, and report all portfolio budget variances in a timely manner

Focus on cost/benefit analysis to provide guidance to service line leadership and tool executive sponsors on the most appropriate ways to handle tool operational issues

Develop knowledge of policy restrictions on use of technology. These are driven by Global Information Security, Quality & Risk Management, and General Counsel’s Office

Direct the teaming with all facets of ATTG, Tax, and Global IT who perform the technical aspects of a technology project to ensure work is handed-off and with minimum of surprises

Act as escalation point with reporting obligations to leadership

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:

Provides guidance and thought leadership to leadership

Ability to identify, prioritize and weigh different options, balancing business, cost and technology priorities to determine a best solution

Applies strong strategic skills to develop long-term vision and translate it into actionable roadmaps

Ability to understand and retain current knowledge on over 2 dozen active products, many with different business product leaders with whom constant and accurate communication is paramount to the relationship strength

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

Experience in International Tax and Transactions strongly desired including but not limited to Transfer Pricing, International Reporting, and US compliance obligations

Experienced in leading and motivating a virtual team of technology and product Ability to build collaborative relationships with senior tax and IT leaders

Strong Influencer

management specialists

Demonstrated skill and experience in managing complex project involving business, financial and technical risk

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate intricate issues in a simple but accurate manner

Ability to handle multiple competing priorities

Solution-orientated approach with the ability to develop and recommend best solution options in tight time frames

Experience and ability to evaluate the fit of potential tools licenses from third party vendors

Supervision Responsibilities:

Responsible for the success of a business function and/or business relationship

Lead multi-disciplined teams of other senior-level people

Sets direction for their business function and/or business relationship

Significant experience leading and motivating teams

Demonstrated skills and experience in managing complex projects involving business, financial, and technical risk

Delivers results through others, leveraging the ability to lead through influence

Has direct responsibility for supervising personnel, (i.e., sets goals, assigns work, reviews performance, and conducts career development discussions)

Other Requirements:

Rare overnight travel may be required

Job Requirements:

A bachelor's degree (tax, accounting, computer science, finance preferred) or equivalent work experience.

Master's degree preferred

CPA certification preferred; experience with tax and technology operations a must

15+ years of relevant experience with substantial management experience

What we offerWe offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $68,000 to $197,200. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $81,600 to $224,100. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.EY | Building a better working worldEY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, type Option 2 (HR-related inquiries) and then type Option 1 (HR Shared Services Center), which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team or email SSC Customer Support at ssc.customersupport@ey.com