Solution Architect - Direct Taxes

About the role

• Lead the definition of functional requirements for assigned projects and work with Project Management to translate requirements into specific plans and tasks in line with the implementation methodology
• Conduct design workshops with the customer and firm up the overall solution design for ONESOURCE Tax Provision implementation
• Analyze client tax provision workpapers and create workpapers for transfer into ONESOURCE Tax Provision software
• Reconcile results from software to client tax provision workpapers
• Implement tax solution that includes, configuration of ONESOURCE tax provision product, interaction with technical team for customizations or reports development if needed
• Perform proof of concepts and conduct demo/walkthrough of the prototype with the client stakeholders
• Work with the customer to develop testing scenarios, to be process flows and data flows
• Perform unit testing, integration/system testing and user acceptance testing of the implemented solution
• Develop required project documents for implementation of ONESOURCE tax provision solution
• Assist the project manager with preparation of production cutover plan and conduct project go live activities
• Train client personnel on use of software solutions and business practices.
• Plan and organize handover to product support team after production go live and hyper care support
• Deliver projects within scope according to budget and schedule.
• Assist pre-sales and sales team with proposal development that includes gathering business requirements to determine additional functionality requirements, reporting requirements; recommend a high level solution design, Scoping implementation services based on client requirements, prepare work estimate and preparation of statement of work.
• Make presentations on the software products to prospective clients
• Identify client needs and tailor a proposed solution to meet such need.

About You

• 15+ years of experience working for consulting or professional services organizations ie. Systems Integrators, “Big-4” specializing in implementation of enterprise direct tax products like ONESOURCE Tax Provision, Hyperion Tax Provision OR any other such tax provision product
• Experience in Corporate Income Tax / Tax Provision / Deferred Tax / 1120 US returns, ASC740 (FAS 109) preferred
• Exposure to Tax Department processes, Tax Provisions, data management is preferred
• Understanding of Global Minimum Tax would be an advantage
• Knowledge of GL/Financial module of Oracle ERP or SAP desired
• Experience with tax research and planning, preparation of income tax work papers using Corporate Income tax software to prepare returns, calculating quarterly estimated tax, filing extensions and tracking of tax credits will be an added advantage.
• Strong business process and analytical skills are essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively multi-task and work on multiple projects in various stages of implementation
• Strong cross team/group/org collaboration skills
• Flexibility to travel to customer locations

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What's in it For You?

You will join our inclusive culture of world-class talent, where we are committed to your personal and professional growth through:

• Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected

  
  

• Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; flexible and supportive benefits for work-life balance: flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days Off; work from another location for up to a total of 8 weeks in a year, 4 of those weeks can be out of the country and the remaining in the country, Headspace app subscription; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

  
  

• Culture: Globally recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.

  
  

• Learning & Development: LinkedIn Learning access; internal Talent Marketplace with opportunities to work on projects cross-company; Ten Thousand Coffees Thomson Reuters café networking.

  
  

• Social Impact: Ten employee-driven Business Resource Groups; two paid volunteer days annually; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives for local and global impact.

  
  

• Purpose Driven Work: We have a superpower that we’ve never talked about with as much pride as we should – we are one of the only companies on the planet that helps its customers pursue justice, truth and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.

  
  

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We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.

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