Principal – Advocacy
| Company | Ryan |
|---|---|
| Location | Oregon, USA, Bellevue, WA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or post graduate degree in law, government, or public policy, especially in the field of tax.
- 10+ years of experience in tax public policy and/or negotiation in a corporation or professional services firm.
- Highly effective negotiator with strong business acumen in tax matters.
- Thorough knowledge in Federal and State tax laws.
- Established, key relationships with decision makers in regulatory agencies and state legislatures.
- Exceptional communication skills with individuals, small groups, and large audience presentations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work effectively independently and in a team-based environment.
Responsibilities
- Resolve client cases and issues in an expeditious and beneficial manner for both the client and the firm.
- Develop and execute a strategy (long-term and short-term) aligning with Ryan overall vision of tax policy and client advocacy to achieve business goals.
- Collaborate on persuasive public policy ideas, solutions, and countermeasures effectively.
- Review and enact policy, regulatory and legislative changes, internally or through an outside lobby group, to drive favorable outcomes, and benefit the organization’s business goals.
- Build on Ryan’s reputation to drive innovation in taxpayer services.
- Identify and work with key third-party organizations that align with the firm’s interests to mobilize them for support.
- Work with interdepartmental teams, of subject matter experts to identify opportunities and issues in a proactive manner.
- Develop effective and timely case and issue status reports, success factors and goal alignment, timely scheduled communications to key stakeholders and executive leadership updating progress and on-going strategic efforts.
- Create a positive, work environment where team members can thrive and provide excellent client service and drive exceptional results.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree, Juris Doctor, CPA, or Master of Public Administration degree preferred.