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Location: New York
As part of our Americas Tax Technology Group (ATTG) you will be part of a technology organization that develops and maintains innovative solutions for our client-serving Tax professionals. ATTG professionals will partner with our Tax professionals to develop supporting technology such as digital/mobile tools to improve internal operations, application of Robotics Process Automation (RPA) to collect financial data, development of advanced financial dashboards, visualization, analytics, and reports.
The Product Owner role is in the Technology Enablement pillar. The main function of this pillar is to serve as the primary interface between the tax business leadership and IT.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Assist in managing applications & products throughout their lifecycle, ensuring business relevance, adoption & continuous improvement. Partially responsible for annual planning based on roadmaps and the development of business cases in support of the governance process
Help coordinate activities at all levels of the organization on issues and matters related to the products, including managing relationships with ATTG business sponsors and vendors to facilitate smooth development and implementation of products
Direct the continual upgrading of ATTG products, procedures and operating environments to maintain currency with technological progress, economic change, and all business needs
Develop annual budgets and manage expenditures in order to operate within approved budget guidelines
Provides field communications regarding planned or unplanned production issues
Coordinates or delivers of training to Product Support Services (PSS) team members on all new releases and updates to the application
Formulates test plans and strategies to coordinate/execute user acceptance testing
Provides the necessary leadership and guidance to help team members understand focus area strategies and knowledge needs
Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:
Ability to clearly articulate both problems and proposed solutions
Proactive approach to identifying issues and presenting solutions and options, and where appropriate, leading to resolution
Ability to prioritize personal and team workloads to best meet organizational objectives
Empowered to make decisions and recommend approach based on the results from quality reviews.
Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills
In depth Tax Domain knowledge. 5 to 7 years of experience in financial compliance and reporting vendor software.
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Deep knowledge of the software development lifecycle
Knowledge of EY support, training and operating models and processes
Ability to understand and learn tax law and technology implications at a high level
Excellent organizational and project management skills as well as the ability to multitask on various projects in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work and team effectively with clients and high level leadership personnel as well as influence all team members
Supervision Responsibilities:
Provide supervision and direction to team members and staff
Delegate, coach, coordinate and lead co-workers and project team members.
Leads a functional team with responsibility for utilization, assignments, and reports to a pillar leader
Responsible for training and standards for functional team performance
Has direct responsibility for supervising personnel, (i.e., sets goals, assigns work, reviews performance, and conducts career development discussions)
Other Requirements:
- Occasional overnight travel may be required
Job Requirements:
A bachelor's degree (computer science, engineering, accounting, finance preferred) or equivalent work experience.
Master's degree preferred
10-15 years of relevant experience
Management experience a plus
What we offer
We 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 $96,800 to $280,700. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $116,200 to $319,000. 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.
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