Director - Tax Technology Consulting

Ryan; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in tax technology is seeking a Director to manage revenues and a team specializing in tax automation. The role involves overseeing project delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets, and supporting business development efforts. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and experience in project management within tax technology.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Home Office Stipend

Business Connectivity Reimbursement

Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning Subscription

Flexible Work Environment

Tuition Reimbursement After One Year

Accelerated Career Path

Award-Winning Culture

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in tax automation services, accounting, or IT.
• Knowledge of SDLC, Agile, and experience with tax software preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage practice revenue targets and tax technology team.
• Oversee project scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop work plans and support client service teams.

Skills

Tax Automation Services

Project Management

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Technical Guidance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

CPA designation

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP Systems Integration

Tax Software Solutions

Job description

Why Ryan?

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Home Office Stipend
• Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)
• Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement
• LinkedIn Learning Subscription
• Flexible Work Environment
• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
• Accelerated Career Path
• Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach

Position Overview

The Director, Tax Technology is responsible for a Practice revenue target, as well as building and managing a team of tax technology professionals. They will lead and/or manage project scope, tasks, project teams, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation; and prepare and review deliverables in connection with client service. The Director oversees the team responsible for the functional and technical direction of projects, including on-time and on-budget delivery of tax technology project tasks, such as requirements analysis, process design, configuration, and implementation of tax automation software. They also maintain and support existing partnerships, client relationships, and provide technical leadership and guidance to their team and clients on project status, timeline, and budget adherence. Additionally, they assist with business development activities by preparing proposals, engagement agreements, and participating in calls and onsite meetings.

Key Responsibilities

People

• Provides mentorship and training to staff as needed.

Client

• Provides project management support to client service teams and clients.
• Develops work plans and schedules for project deliverables.
• Tracks adherence to project timelines and budgets, notifying clients of any variances.
• Prepares and reviews project status reports and deliverable documentation.
• Assists with tax determination processes and reviews related documentation.
• Supports client billing and financial forecasting.

Value

• Supports tax technology business development activities, including proposal and engagement document preparation.
• Manages day-to-day project operations.
• Defines success criteria and creates metrics for project evaluation.
• Creates communication plans and manages escalation policies.
• Supports configuration of tax automation software solutions and manages project execution.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 5-7 years of experience in tax automation services; accounting, tax, or IT degrees preferred.
• CPA designation is a plus; PMP certification preferred.
• Knowledge of SDLC, Agile, and tax software solutions like Sabrix, Vertex, Taxware.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with ERP systems integration preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Work Environment & Travel

• Standard indoor environment with occasional long periods at a computer.
• Regular interaction with firm staff and external vendors/clients.
• Travel requirement: 50%+.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran