GCR Transformation - Tax Lead (Global Compliance & Reporting Group)

Job description

This role does not involve preparation of accounting records, bookkeeping, or tax returns. Instead, the Global Compliance & Reporting – Transformation Lead creates the value through smarter delivery models, process design, and effective use of technology. Responsibilities Compare team processes with worldwide best practices and propose practical improvements Re‑design processes into clear, reusable steps and templates Re‑design how knowledge is transferred within the team, reducing dependency on individuals and supporting onboarding Assess business problems and understand what each tool is best suited for, as well as its limitations Drive automation or transformation initiatives Assess which improvements are scalable and which should remain local Manage expectations of managers, teams, and internal stakeholders across functions Requirements Upper‑Intermediate level of English Accounting or IT background Prior experience in a group providing Accounting and Tax compliance services to Clients within a Big4 / Big10 firm, at a management level (delivery background required for context, not execution) Prior experience leading or contributing to automation / transformation initiatives Advanced MS Excel skills, familiarity with 1C / SAP, ability to learn new tools quickly Structured, pragmatic, and reliable; comfortable working in a complex delivery environment Demonstrated curiosity about automation and digital enablement Ideally, you’ll also have SAP posting experience Broad understanding of accounting, tax, payroll, legal, customs, and transfer pricing processes An IT background or exposure to Alteryx, Machine Learning, Python, RPA, and AI. The candidate is not expected to be a developer or technical specialist, but must be able to act as a translator between business / delivery teams and automation / technology specialists. This capability is essential to avoid inappropriate tool choices and over‑engineering. Ability to manage diverse stakeholders, challenge existing approaches constructively, and balance delivery with improvement initiatives What we offer Work on transformation initiatives with clear, practical outcomes Supportive leadership and environment where ideas are discussed openly, the right questions are encouraged, and direction is provided without limiting initiative or ownership. Strong, collaborative, highly engaged accounting and tax compliance team Access to a corporate online learning library and participation in company‑wide training programs Ongoing knowledge exchange with EY professionals across the global network A comfortable office located in a prestigious business area Predictable working schedule, no dependency on accounting or tax compliance deadlines