Global Tax Director of Operations

The opportunity

The Global Tax Director of Operations (DOO) is responsible for providing executive support to the Global Tax Executive Committee. The DOO will drive day-to-day activities and processes needed to effectively run Global Tax operations. Working closely with the Area Tax Leaders and Deputies, Sub-Service Line Leaders, and their  teams, this role is responsible for the day to day running of the Global Tax Operations, the organization of the various in person and virtual meetings held by Global Tax from a content and agenda point of view,, interacting with the other DOOs on the Global Tax Executive layer, supporting the Global Tax Deputy and Global Tax Talent leader in the management of the executive layer roster and budget, managing the Global Tax support team, and driving improvement initiatives where appropriate. The individual is a critical member of the Global Tax Leadership team.
 

Your key responsibilities

The DOO will play a key role and have primary responsibility for

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• Ensuring the implementation and execution of planned outcomes and deliverables from the GTEC and GTLG meetings
• Collaborating effectively with all Global Tax Functions, such as Finance, Markets, Knowledge, Talent, BMC and other Business Enablement functions
• Maintaining consistency of organizational and governance structures across Tax
• Providing oversight and direction to Sub-Service Line Directors of Operations
• Monitoring of development and implementation of projects to specified KPIs and objectives 
• Leading the Global Tax Executive Committee meetings to ensure there is consistency of operational process and protocols and the sharing of best practices
• Supporting the development and running of the annual GTLG meeting
• Building “executive ready” deliverables and communications, and executing against time-sensitive requests from the VC and DVC
• A degree of global travel will be required to attend GTEC meetings and other key Global Tax events

The position holder will perform other responsibilities and tasks as required to achieve the agreed performance outcomes.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role you must have

• Undergraduate degree
• 12+ years of related work experience (preferably some within Tax)
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of EY’s Global organization, strategy and culture
• Deep understanding of Tax, SSLs, Areas, growth drivers, sectors and solutions 
• In depth awareness of key market and economic issues / trends that could impact the Service Line
• Ability to coordinate and manage a majority of projects and initiatives simultaneously
• Pragmatism to drive outcomes that are both financially sound and operationally feasible
• Highly seasoned project management skills and experience 

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Certification in Project Management
• Excellent PowerPoint, Word and other technologies – certification preferred
• Strong executive facilitation skills and experience related to strategy development and problem solving
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills (including presentations), as well as listening and interpretation skills
• Excellent people management skills, with an intense focus on the firm’s culture and values
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• High degree of professionalism and integrity 
• High technology skills – ability to do advanced power points and other highly interactive technology skills
• High standard of spoken and written English language

What we look for

Someone who has proven skills, thrives working in a large global, multi-cultural organization and is able to think creatively.The candidate should be comfortable and able to work well with senior stakeholders in EY, adapting well to dynamic situations and demonstrating the ability to foster and model strong leadership and teamwork.  Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills along with written and verbal communication skills and the ability to analyse problems and exert influence without authority.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.