Tax Technologist - FSO Tax, Tax Tech and Transformation

Tax Technologist, FSO Tax - Tax Technology & Transformation (Manager) (Multiple Positions) (1754299), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, Chicago, IL. 

Provide professional and strategic tax technology and transformation services relating to the implementation of core tax technology solutions including tax accounting and compliance process improvement, automation of complex hedge fund, private equity and real estate allocations. Implement new technology platforms to deal with tax processes, including state and local tax apportionment, state withholding certificate tracking, K1 scanning and management solutions. Work with clients to improve the operational effectiveness and efficiency of their tax functions. Architect software solutions to support and automate tax filings. Embed the needs of Tax into Finance and IT systems to increase automation and data quality throughout tax processes. 

Manage and motivate teams of professionals with diverse skills and backgrounds. Consistently deliver quality client services by monitoring progress. Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Cultivate business development opportunities.

Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40-45 hours per week, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field, plus 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience; OR a Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field, plus 4 years of work experience. 

Must have 4 years of experience in SharePoint (2013/2010). 

Must have 4 years of experience in data management across a variety of reporting platforms and developing and implementing custom applications using Visual Studio, VBA/VSTO, SQL Server, PowerBI, Tableau and/or Qlik View.

Must have 4 years of custom software development and management experience across all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development and testing. 

Must have 4 years of experience in at least two (2) or more of the following areas: 
• Microsoft Office VBA development; 
• Microsoft PowerBI suite including PowerPivot, Power Query, Power View and Power Map; 
• Accounting and/or Tax experience; 
• Financial Services experience (Banking, Asset Management, or Insurance); 
• ERP experience including Oracle and SAP; 
• RDBMS design; 
• Angular/HTML/DHTML/XML and JavaScript; 
• Infrastructure including the operating environment, database, mail, files share, web access, portals, security, VPN; 
• SharePoint development (.NET, C#);
• Source code control software (e.g. Git, subversion, TFS);
• Understanding of object orientation and software design pattern; 
• Experience of testing at the unit, integration, and system levels; 
• Experience with and understanding of at least one or more front-end frameworks (Angular, Ember, Vue, or React).

Must have 2 years of MS PowerBI configuration and implementation experience, including: 
• Synthesizing business requirements into system functionality within the SharePoint and PowerBI framework; 
• Implementing SharePoint collaboration tools (forums/issue lists, document/form libraries) and seamlessly integrating with other Microsoft tools; 
• Design and development of Angular/HTML5/JavaScript applications; AND
• Customizing web parts and web part pages, creating sites, document libraries, lists and views, search and taxonomies, and reporting functions. 

Must have 2 years of experience integrating reporting tools with tax and finance systems.

Must have 2 years of experience with PowerPlatform and PowerApps, specifically in one or more of the following areas: 
• Experience in design and development of a Legal Entity Tracker PowerApp; 
• Experience in design and development of a State Apportionment PowerApp; 
• Experience in design and development of a State Witholding PowerApp; 
• Experience with CAMRA and PAM Investment Management systems for roll forward and data modelling and reporting; 
• Experience with partnership tax estimate process using SharePoint portal, Excel Add -In interfaces, as well as knowledge of the basics of complex partnership tax allocations and corporate and partnership filing requirements for both federal and state purposes. 

Must hold at least one of the following certifications/accreditations: Certified Digital Product Manager (CDPM); Certified Product Manager (CPM); Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or Quantitative Economics; Certified Member of the Institute (CMI) for Professionals in Taxation; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or foreign equivalent; US state Bar license or foreign equivalent; SAP Certified Professional; Certified SAFe Professionals; Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA); Vertex Certified Implementer; Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Certified Implementer Program (CIP); Microsoft Azure or Azure AI Certified; Microsoft DevOps Engineer Certified; and/or Microsoft Power Platform Certified. 

Requires domestic travel up to 80% in order to meet client needs. 

Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, or training.

Please apply on-line at ey.com/en_us/careers and click on "Careers - Job Search”, “See All", then “Experienced Professionals” (Job Number - 1754299).

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 base salary for this job is $133,005.00 per year. 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. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. 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.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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