Tax Transformation and Automation, Manager (Direct Tax)

As the Tax Transformation and Automation Manager, you will work with large publicly owned and private companies to evaluate existing processes and challenges across the tax function, make recommendations for improvements, and follow through with tax process design and solution implementation for your clients, across a wide variety of industries – all with the resources, environment and support to help you excel. You will collaborate with team members, practice leadership, and our diverse client base as well as play a key role in project planning and management, delivery, testing, and go-live support of these engagements because together is how we succeed. From day one, you’ll be empowered by managing a team of professionals and coordinating day-to-day activities to ensure that projects are on time and within budget, based on the project’s scope, to meet client needs and help you achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include :

Participating in sales and marketing efforts including speaking engagements, drafting proposals, and attending sales meetings

Managing and leading several active projects

Develop and deliver key project documentation including requirements documents, design documents, and test plans

Serve as the Project Manager for third-party tax software implementations (ex : Corptax, ONESOURCE, Oracle TRCS, Longview, Bloomberg) and custom software development projects

Work closely with clients to gather feedback on their issues and translate to Grant Thornton service offerings that support their overall tax objectives; team with tax subject matter specialists to bring complete professional expertise to our clients

Assist with developing and leading staff to enable them to perform core project activities; supervise several staff resources during long term projects

Participate in sales and proposal development meetings; network and develop key relationships both within Grant Thornton and externally

Manage a broad range of complex tax technology projects from commencement to completion and a proven track record of delivering projects to a wide range of clients.

Other duties as assigned

You have the following technical skills and qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other related technical field

Secondary degree or minor in : Management Information Systems (MIS), computer science, or data analytics, is preferred

Five to ten years of public accounting, consulting, or industry experience

Certified Public Accountant or other professional designation is required

Working knowledge of data management and data analytics concepts

Strong foundational understanding of tax concepts

Experience with tax technical matters, for example : Accounting for Income Taxes (ASC 740), corporate consolidated returns, partnership returns

Experience with tax technology such as Corptax, ONESOURCE, Oracle TRCS, Longview

Experience with data analytics, transformation, and visualization tools such as Alteryx, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau

Strong computer skills required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to travel as needed. Expect up to 40% travel

The base salary range for this position in our Chicago, IL office only is between $136,000 to 204,000.

The base salary range for this position in our Newport Beach, CA , Bellevue, WA and New York, NY office only is between $146,900 to $220,300.

The base salary range for this position in our San Francisco and San Jose only is between $156,400 to $234,600.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more : more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities : Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About the Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how :

• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com / careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com / careers

Here’s what you can expect next :

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com / careers.

Benefits :

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit :

Benefits for internship positions : Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

Benefits for seasonal employee positions : Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

Additional Details :

It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HR@us.gt.com.

For Los Angeles Applicants only : We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

For Massachusetts Applicants only : It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.