EY Indirect Tax Technology Manager 

United States, Texas, Dallas 

176515743

US – Tax – Indirect Tax Technology and Transformation – Manager

As a manager you'll continuously enhance your proficiencies in the design, promotion and delivery of major technology tools, including application development, data acquisition and transformation, and data analytics and visualization/reporting. You'll work side-by-side with tax-technical subject matter professionals (SMPs) to develop and deploy data and technology solutions that will enable our tax-technical SMPs to efficiently and effectively deliver quality tax consulting, with timely and responsive services and work products that meet and/or exceed client expectations.

Skills and attributes for success

· Demonstrate characteristics of a forward-thinker and self-motivator that thrives on new challenges and adapts quickly to learning new skills

· Collect and document engagement team and client feedback; identify market events such as new client needs and competitor activity

· Develop or enhance proficiency in the use of major technology tools

· Manage overall deployment of technology services through active participation as part of pursuit and client service engagement teams

· Monitor penetration and performance of technology services and communicate to leadership

· Monitor competitive and client feedback and needs and communicate with leadership to develop appropriate responses, products, or communications

· Deliver high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget

· Monitor progress, manage risk, and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes

· Manage and motivate client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds

· Take ownership of assigned tasks and monitor them until completion

· Identify ways to automate manual tasks using existing financial or tax systems and emerging technologies

· Design technology solutions that are aligned with the direction of the organization in terms of technology and business strategy

· Partner with others to gather all requirements to formulate the appropriate architecture required to provide system functionality

To qualify for the role you must have

· A bachelor's degree in technology, information science, accounting, or finance and minimum of 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and minimum 4 years of related work experience

· Approved technical certification, CPA license or membership to a state Bar

· Hands-on technical experience with expertise in delivering innovative, data-driven solutions using modern analytics and AI technologies

· Experience with developing solutions using Microsoft Azure, IBM watsonx, or Databricks stack

· A strong interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies and leveraging them to optimize and transform business processes

· Experience designing and developing scalable, high-performance databases, particularly using Microsoft SQL Server, to support robust analytics and data-driven decision-making

· Strong communication skills in managing stakeholders, framing value propositions, and influencing strategic decisions

· Adaptive mindset allowing for responsiveness to evolving customer needs, market conditions, and technology trends

· Strong organization and time management skills, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment

· Management experience with cross-functional project teams, mentoring less experienced personnel, and fostering a culture of high performance and innovation

· Ability to travel as required to support client engagements and foster strong, trust-based relationships