Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Tax Program Manager in Purchase, NY

Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Provide baseline support for the tax applications and perform in depth analysis to address system and information needs of the Tax Department. Specifically, perform business analysis on pursuit, function funded and AOP initiatives. This role requires an in-depth focus on all aspects of the project life cycle and closely partner with Tax business clients, understand their needs, and be able to work very closely with project manager on the design, develop, and implementations of quality solutions. The selected resource will be ultimately accountable for systems requirements, system configuration, installation, upgrades/enhancements and deployment. Identify and recommend system and infrastructure enhancements to increase efficiency and effectiveness not only of the systems but also of the group. Thorough knowledge of business applications/software, with a niche on packaged/configurable systems.

The selected candidate will oversee a team of 3+ FTEs/Contractors, provide guidance, mentoring, manage the group and additional project resources as needed.

Work closely with other technical team members both internal (GTA) and external to our client to effectively and efficiently coordinate and address business/system needs.

Implement Corporate initiatives that may be cross divisional and/or cross functional

The candidate will also be responsible for understanding 1UP business initiatives and goals to determine and meet 1UP integration requirements.

This unique position will allow the successful candidate:

Opportunity to improve existing processes

Opportunity to work with many technology teams within PBSG - high visibility within the department.

Opportunity to work with several technologies to support and improve business process.

Principal Accountabilities

The selected candidate must, independently: - Facilitate discussions to:
a) Define WBS, resources, estimate word effort and duration while utilizing tools within PBSG PLM
b) Perform analysis to address complex cross-team/cross functional issues

- Track and measure progress on assigned project and team activities.
- Work closely with project manager to prepare project plans: objectives, scope, deliverables and schedules.
Track changes in scope, issues, risks and provide timely, efficient and effective analysis on solutions.
- Schedule and chair monthly meetings with key business contacts and Senior Management to communicate status updates.
- Work effectively as an individual contributor or as part of a team to maintain and implement quality solutions in support of the Corporate Tax function.
- Provide support and implement continuous improvements for production Tax applications.
This includes implementing Vendor fixes/upgrades, creating and executing test and migration plans, and following change control procedures.
- Troubleshoot issues raised by global user base, analyze and evaluate creative options, and implement effective solutions
- Multi-task and prioritize to effectively address accountabilities and accomplish assignments
- Participate in disaster recovery documentation/testing
- Influence long-term direction with thorough and detailed analysis and recommendations
- Partner with the Corporate Tax department to understand their needs
- Identify, analyze, document, and implement any changes necessary to maintain tax compliance
- Identify and drive opportunities for system and process improvements.
- Create required documentation to achieve 100% SOX and PLM compliance
Experience: Required:
.NET
B.S.
Business Objects
Citrix
Data Integration
Excel
Finance
Financial Software
Forecasting
MS Project
Oracle
Oracle Reports
SDLC
Able to deal w/ ambiguity
SQL Reporting Services
IT Infrastructure
SQL programming
Packages system implementation
Project Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Desired:
MBA
Project Scheduling
ability to influence
Customer Service

3 - 5 years application support experience - 7 - 10 years Financial application analysis and support experience

Skills Required/Desired
Experience Application Production Support Key Required Expert
Knowledge of Tax or other Financial Systems Highly Desired Competent
Tax knowledge Desired Competent
General accounting Required Competent

Project Life Cycle Methodology Required Competent Package implementations Key Required Expert SQL programming/RDBMS experience (Oracle and/or MS SQL Server and/or other) Required Competent MS Office Required Expert Citrix Desired Competent MS Excel (Macro) Key Desired Expert Project Planning (Microsoft Project) Key Required Expert Windows XP, NT, 2000 & 2003 Required Expert Analytical skills Key Required Expert Interpersonal and communication Key Required Expert Time management Key Required Expert Business Objects Designer/Reporting Key Required Competent Business Objects Universe Design Key Required Competent Web application Deployment Key Required Competent CorpTax support Desired Competent PTMS support Desired Competent Oracle Financials ? user and support Desired Competent


To apply: http://www.gadball.com/job/20266440/tax-program-manager/?sid=18