Field Consultant Principal

Role overview Lead multiple client implementations of tax technology from requirements and solution design through configuration, testing, and knowledge transfer. As a senior individual contributor and project lead, you will own delivery, advise client tax and IT teams, and guide less experienced consultants through complex implementation work.

Responsibilities - Manage implementation phases and deliverables, maintaining accountability for scope and commitments across concurrent engagements. - Plan projects, coordinate tasks and resources, and guide work in line with agreed delivery plans. - Investigate client issues and concerns, assess risks and alternatives, recommend solutions, and manage expectations throughout delivery. - Build working relationships with client tax and IT teams, external advisors, and consulting colleagues. - Provide technical oversight and coaching to consultants, including support for onboarding and professional development. - Contribute to statements of work and identify tax process solutions or additional services that fit client needs.

Requirements - 12+ years of tax technology implementation and project management experience, including substantial experience with tax applications and at least one integrated host application. - In depth transaction tax experience with public accounting firms or large enterprises, including multi state and/or VAT environments. - Ability to independently deliver enterprise implementations from requirements and solution design through configuration, testing, and go live support. - Knowledge of software development methods and implementation and testing techniques for Windows, legacy, and client server database environments. - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, presentation, and solution design skills, with the ability to give clear recommendations on complex problems. - Strong communication and relationship building skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and several projects in a fast paced environment.

Nice to have - ERP experience and familiarity with enterprise software integrations. - Consulting business development experience, such as developing statements of work or supporting presales. - A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, accounting, or a related field; equivalent education and experience are also considered.