Consultant, Innovation Lab

Why Ryan

• Hybrid Work Options

• Award-Winning Culture

• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits

• 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)

• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement

• Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One

• 401K with Employer Match

• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

• Fertility Assistance Program

• Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

People:

• Participates in project planning story grooming daily stand-up post-mortem and other project-related meetings.
• Demonstrates Ryans core values by creating a positive accountable work environment for a growing entrepreneurial team.
• Possesses exceptional communication skills with analytical/critical thinking abilities to analyze proposed technological solutions by also developing methods of effectively testing and evaluating technologies.
• Demonstrates excellent research skills by identifying and linking relevant data sources together to enable meaningful insight related to the technology solution.
• Assists with coordinating technology training.
• Creates a positive team experience.

Client:

• Establishes and maintains strong relationships for project execution and delivery.
• Escalates project issues to the appropriate stakeholders and manages risks with clarity timeliness and professionalism.
• Assists Project Manager and/or Leadership team in developing and maintaining project plans based on business requirements timelines budgets and required staffing resources.
• Assists Project Manager in monitoring the integration of business requirements throughout the project life cycle.
• Works closely with applicable departments to ensure successful execution of projects.
• Demonstrates ability to document and translate requirements while making connections to business processes and potential risk and technology solutions.

Value:

• Analyzes existing business and system processes and provides recommendations with regard to the implementation of tax automation.
• Develops new process designs for tax automation.
• Assists Development and QA to ensure the solution meets the expected business result.
• Validates the Innovation Lab solution(s) to meet the business requirements and expected outcomes as well as the standards of the Firm.

• Develops and updates documentation relating to business/technical requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Accounting Information Systems Business Computer Information Systems Business Analytics Economics Engineering Mathematics or Statistics. Must have 6 hours of Accounting or the ability to substitute technical courses for accounting hours with a 3.0 GPA or higher and a Major GPA of 3.25 or higher.
• Desire to perform business analysis in a high-energy team environment
• Demonstrated leadership problem solving and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks work on multiple assignments and manage ambiguity
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels

Strong Differentiator:

• Fluency in at least one programming language scripting language or automation platform.
• Experience with one or more database platform.
• Excellent communication with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills.
  

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Project Word Excel Access PowerPoint Outlook Visio and Internet navigation and research. Functional knowledge of finance packages HRIS and CRM applications (e.g. Workday and Salesforce) are strongly preferred. Fluency in at least one programming language scripting language or automation platform is highly desired. Experience with one or more database platform is also a strong indicator for success in the role.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid drivers license (required)
• Six Sigma certification (preferred)
• CSM Certified ScrumMaster (preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:
Standard indoor working environment.
Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.
Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm in person and via e-mail and telephone.
Position requires regular interaction with clients and interface with external vendors in person and via e-mail and telephone.
Independent travel requirement: Up to 10-20%.

Compensation:

• For certain California based roles the base salary hiring range for this position is $78000.00 - $102300.00
• For other California based roles the base salary hiring range for this position is $72000.00 - $93830.00
• For Colorado based roles the base salary hiring range for this position is $68000.00 - $89540.00
• For Illinois based roles the base salary hiring range for this position is $72000.00 - $93830.00
• For other Illinois based roles the base salary hiring range for this position is $68000.00 - $89540.00
• For Maryland based roles the base salary hiring range for this position is $68000.00 - $89540.00
• For Massachusetts based roles the base salary hiring range for this position is $72000.00 - $93830.00
• For other Massachusetts based roles the base salary hiring range for this position is $68000.00 - $89540.00
• For New Jersey based roles the base salary hiring range for this position is $78000.00 - $102300.00
• For New York based roles the base salary hiring range for this position is $78000.00 - $102300.00
• For other New York based roles the base salary hiring range for this position is $65000.00 - $85250.00
• For Washington based roles the base salary hiring range for this position is $72000.00 - $93830.00

The Firm makes offers based on many factors including qualifications and experience. Roles may be eligible for incentive compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran