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Grant Thornton (US) · 3 days ago

Head of Global Product – Tax (Sr. Director)

Appleton, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$206K/yr - $344K/yr

10+ years exp

Grant Thornton is a multinational professional services firm that provides audit, tax, and advisory services. They are seeking a Head of Global Product for the Tax service line to drive product strategy, oversee innovative solutions, and ensure operational excellence across global teams.

Accounting

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Execute the global product strategy for Tax, aligning with Tax business objectives and market needs

Shape and communicate the product vision and roadmap for Tax, collaborating across the Tax practice and Technology organization, and ensuring alignment with firm goals and market needs

Focus on use case development and requirements gathering for Tax products, ensuring alignment with business needs and practitioner insights

Build strong relationships with Tax leaders, Technology leaders, and key corporate stakeholders (Risk, Legal, Compliance, Finance, HR, Operations) to ensure product initiatives meet enterprise requirements and drive business value

Partner with the Head of Product Innovation and the innovation engineering team on prototyping and MVP development, providing subject matter expertise and ensuring solutions meet Tax practice requirements

Collaborate with the Technology Transformation group to drive change management and adoption of new products, and oversee the allocation of product investments to ensure optimal resource distribution and ROI

Collaborate with the Technology Transformation group to drive change management and adoption of new products, ensuring successful implementation and sustained impact across the global Tax practice

Build and scale product capabilities across international delivery centers

Standardize processes and governance to ensure consistency and quality across regions

Leverage data, automation, and AI to drive efficiency and innovation in tax service delivery

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence within global teams

Conduct market research and competitive analysis, define and track key performance indicators (KPIs), and leverage customer feedback and data to drive continuous product improvement and ensure customer satisfaction

Engage with industry forums and peer product leaders to stay current with trends and best practices, and oversee talent acquisition and development strategies for the global Tax product team

Communicate product vision, progress, and impact to executive leadership and stakeholders

Qualification

Product managementTax services experienceAI-enabled solutionsGlobal team leadershipTax compliance frameworksAgile methodologiesCloud-based platformsRegulatory environmentsMultilingual experienceCommunicationLeadership skillsOrganizational skills

Required

10+ years of experience in product management or product development, with significant exposure to tax services in a professional services environment

Demonstrated experience working within professional services tax practices, with a strong grasp of the professional landscape's service offerings, client needs, and operational processes

Deep understanding of tax compliance frameworks and industry standards that can be enabled by technology-enabled service delivery

Proven ability to collaborate with tax leadership and practitioners to identify opportunities for product-driven innovation

Proven success in leading global, cross-functional teams and delivering complex products at scale

Strong understanding of tax processes, regulatory requirements, and technology trends (AI, automation, data platforms)

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; advanced degree (MBA, MST, or similar) preferred

Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Experience working in or with global delivery centers is highly valued

Preferred

Experience in Big 4 or major professional services firms

Familiarity with Agile and Lean methodologies

Experience with cloud-based data platforms and workflow automation tools

Understanding of regulatory environments across regions (e.g., CAMT, ASC 606, Tangible Property Regulations, Foreign Tax Credit rules, VAT)

Multilingual or experience working in multilingual environments

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance programs

Employee assistance program

401(k) savings plan

Employee retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance

Company

Grant Thornton (US)

Glassdoor3.9

In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.

Founded in 1924

Chicago, IL, US

5001-10000 employees

https://gt-us.co/3LukwpC

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