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A quality risk manager identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks that could impact product quality and compliance within an organization. They develop risk management plans, analyze data, and ensure adherence to industry standards such as ISO or GMP, often using tools like FMEA. Their role supports maintaining product safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance.
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Tax Senior, Risk - National Tax Quality Assurance (NTQA)

Tax Senior, Risk - National Tax Quality Assurance (NTQA)

Deloitte

San Diego, CA • On-site

Other

Posted 15 days ago


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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 86 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

58th of 138 rated financial services


Job description

Would you like to be part of a collaborative team driving change, risk management and policy implementation throughout Deloitte Tax? If this excites you and you are convinced you can work at this level, we have the opportunity for you!

Work You'll Do

As a Tax Senior in our National Tax Quality Assurance & Risk Management ("NTQA") practice, you will serve as a broad-based quality and risk management resource for the NTQA team as they support the Tax Practice and interact with local office Tax Quality Risk Managers ("QRM"). Role responsibilities include:

  • Support NTQA in evaluating quality and risk considerations relevant to emerging growth areas for the Tax Practice, including tax technology and other strategic areas
  • Assist with the assessment of new technologies, including Generative AI enabled technologies, from a quality and risk perspective. As part of this, you will partner with key stakeholders including the technology sponsor from the business, the Tax Transformation Office, the Independence and Conflicts Network, and the Office of General Counsel. 
  • Support NTQA in leveraging and/or developing technology in order to modernize the approach to managing Tax Practice risk
  • Perform and summarize tax technical and regulatory research
  • Understand and support the practice in applying Tax and Firm policies
  • Support the NTQA team during consultations on Regulatory Matters and Tax Risk Policies and Procedures, including participation in consultations with Independence and Conflicts Network, Confidentiality and Privacy, Office of General Counsel, US and Global Tax Risk, and Washington National Tax
  • Develop and deliver quality and risk communications and training content on both a local and national level, including through management and organization of our internal resources such as trainings, communications, and playbooks within our internal collaboration tool 

The Team

The NTQA senior is responsible for supporting the Deloitte Tax LLP NTQA Group, including the Tax Chief Quality & Risk Officer. NTQA supports our client-facing teams in delivering quality service to their clients while mitigating risks and is supported by a network of regional Quality Risk Managers (QRM).

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, computer science or other related field.
  • 3+ years' experience in tax, legal, or professional services risk/compliance, with demonstrated experience in tax compliance, tax consulting or tax technology leveraging project management and technology tools to enhance quality review.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
  • One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process or willing and able to obtain:
    • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
    • If not CPA eligible:
      • Licensed Attorney
      • Enrolled Agent

Preferred:

  • Experience with end-to-end technology project delivery, including familiarity with software development and generative AI capabilities
  • Experience supporting tax technology strategy to drive efficiency and standardization
  • Strong analytical abilities
  • Ability to self-direct projects and collaborate with team members
  • Ability to confidently work and communicate with all levels of professionals
  • Ability to analyze materials to spot potential risk issues
  • Ability to conduct research
  • Ability to be flexible based on evolving regulatory environment and NTQA priorities to better support the Tax Practice
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline
  • Outstanding project management and communication skills
  • Outstanding professional judgment regarding sensitive or confidential matters

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $69,400 to $142,600.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Qualifications:

Would you like to be part of a collaborative team driving change, risk management and policy implementation throughout Deloitte Tax? If this excites you and you are convinced you can work at this level, we have the opportunity for you!

Work You'll Do

As a Tax Senior in our National Tax Quality Assurance & Risk Management ("NTQA") practice, you will serve as a broad-based quality and risk management resource for the NTQA team as they support the Tax Practice and interact with local office Tax Quality Risk Managers ("QRM"). Role responsibilities include:

  • Support NTQA in evaluating quality and risk considerations relevant to emerging growth areas for the Tax Practice, including tax technology and other strategic areas
  • Assist with the assessment of new technologies, including Generative AI enabled technologies, from a quality and risk perspective. As part of this, you will partner with key stakeholders including the technology sponsor from the business, the Tax Transformation Office, the Independence and Conflicts Network, and the Office of General Counsel. 
  • Support NTQA in leveraging and/or developing technology in order to modernize the approach to managing Tax Practice risk
  • Perform and summarize tax technical and regulatory research
  • Understand and support the practice in applying Tax and Firm policies
  • Support the NTQA team during consultations on Regulatory Matters and Tax Risk Policies and Procedures, including participation in consultations with Independence and Conflicts Network, Confidentiality and Privacy, Office of General Counsel, US and Global Tax Risk, and Washington National Tax
  • Develop and deliver quality and risk communications and training content on both a local and national level, including through management and organization of our internal resources such as trainings, communications, and playbooks within our internal collaboration tool 

The Team

The NTQA senior is responsible for supporting the Deloitte Tax LLP NTQA Group, including the Tax Chief Quality & Risk Officer. NTQA supports our client-facing teams in delivering quality service to their clients while mitigating risks and is supported by a network of regional Quality Risk Managers (QRM).

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, computer science or other related field.
  • 3+ years' experience in tax, legal, or professional services risk/compliance, with demonstrated experience in tax compliance, tax consulting or tax technology leveraging project management and technology tools to enhance quality review.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
  • One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process or willing and able to obtain:
    • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
    • If not CPA eligible:
      • Licensed Attorney
      • Enrolled Agent

Preferred:

  • Experience with end-to-end technology project delivery, including familiarity with software development and generative AI capabilities
  • Experience supporting tax technology strategy to drive efficiency and standardization
  • Strong analytical abilities
  • Ability to self-direct projects and collaborate with team members
  • Ability to confidently work and communicate with all levels of professionals
  • Ability to analyze materials to spot potential risk issues
  • Ability to conduct research
  • Ability to be flexible based on evolving regulatory environment and NTQA priorities to better support the Tax Practice
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline
  • Outstanding project management and communication skills
  • Outstanding professional judgment regarding sensitive or confidential matters

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $69,400 to $142,600.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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