Tax - Tax - EY Foundry Venture Strategist - Chelsea

USA - Tax - Other Tax - EY Foundry Venture Strategist - Chelsea - Staff

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NY-New York

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Join our dynamic EY Foundry team, where EY’s global expertise and deep technical knowledge across all tax disciplines are enhanced by the latest in innovation and cutting‑edge technology. At EY we pride ourselves on exceptional client service, strong accountability, and governance, making us the top choice for industry executives and the largest revenue‑generating US and global tax practice. With EY's extensive network of tax professionals, we are equipped to meet a diverse range of tax and business challenges.

The Foundry is a New York‑based team of entrepreneurs, product managers, operators and strategists who have a proven track record of turning ideas into successful new growth businesses. In April 2016, EY acquired this team out of Highnote Foundry, a venture capital and venture services firm, in order to build and launch new businesses for EY Americas Tax.

• Strategy projects to define the next winning products and segments for EY Tax
• Development of a novel AI platform capable of generating written advice to clients in the same way that a human advisor currently does
• Evolution of an immersive AI simulation platform – EY Convo Coach – that teaches better communication skills

• Collaborating with stakeholders to define relevant market opportunities and proposed business model(s) to develop new and/or grow existing EY tax services businesses
• Conducting analyses of technological solution(s), alternative revenue streams and business models to drive profitability
• Gathering and interpreting data from client interviews and presenting findings in a cohesive and solution‑oriented narrative
• Conducting thorough research to evaluate and define new opportunities

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A predicted undergraduate or graduate degree in Business, Economics or a related field; supported by a strong academic record.
• Superior project management, interpersonal, communication, teaming and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations.
• You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to New York City for this position.

• A functional understanding of strategy frameworks, business models, and product development
• An entrepreneurial mindset – creative and resourceful problem solver who is an action‑oriented and self‑motivated team player, that is also tough‑minded and strives for uncompromising excellence
• A passion for learning: constantly discovering and forming opinions on the latest technology, business models, and new ventures

Please note this position is not able to consider candidates with an Accounting major who have plans to pursue the CPA.

CPA‑track candidates with an interest in Tax should explore opportunities in the 360 Careers Diversified Staff Group; you can learn more about the 360 Careers Experience here.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $100,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.
  
  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client‑serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the…