BDO USA, LLP

Business Analyst - Tax Product Development

BDO USA, LLP • $80K — $95K *
Philadelphia, PA 19120In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; advanced degree preferred
  • 1+ years of experience as a Business Analyst on complex projects
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies preferred
  • Experience in project planning and execution preferred
  • Proficient in Azure DevOps or Atlassian, with knowledge of business intelligence and data analysis tools

Responsibilities

  • Analyze complex business processes to identify improvement areas
  • Develop strategic solutions and create detailed business requirements documents
  • Evaluate market trends to enhance product usability and experience
  • Conduct needs analysis to elicit and translate requirements for development
  • Act as the voice of the customer, guiding development efforts
  • Create comprehensive business cases with cost-benefit analyses
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships and communicate project updates
  • Identify and implement new workflows to optimize processes

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with options for hybrid and remote work
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Access to modern project management and analysis tools
  • Involvement in complex projects with high-level decision-making influence
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:

The Business Analyst, Tax Product Development is responsible for analyzing complex business processes, identifying areas for improvement, developing strategic solutions, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement new systems or process changes, often leading projects and providing expert insights to guide decision-making at a high level within an organization.

Job Duties:
  • Gathers requirements and conducts business analysis for technology solutions
  • Creates detailed business requirements documents, and diagrams on respective tax products and capabilities
  • Identifies business needs, evaluating market trends, and developing high-level strategies to enhance product experience and usability as applicable to the tax products
  • Conducts a thorough needs analysis, eliciting detailed requirements from stakeholders, and translating them into clear specifications for product development
  • Acts as the voice of the customer to guide development and product support efforts
  • Creates comprehensive business cases with cost-benefit analysis to justify proposed solutions and gain buy-in from stakeholders
  • Builds strong relationships with key stakeholders, effectively communicating project updates, and addressing concerns
  • Identifies opportunities to optimize business processes, designing, and implementing new workflows to increase efficiency and effectiveness
  • Provides backlog management, iteration planning, and elaboration of the user stories

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree required, a focus in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Finance, or Accounting, preferred
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Finance, or Accounting, preferred

Experience:
  • One (1) or more years of experience as a Business Analyst with a proven track record in working on complex projects, required
  • Experience in project planning, execution, and monitoring, to deliver projects on time and within budget, preferred
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, preferred

License/Certification:
  • N/A

Software:
  • Experience with Azure DevOps or Atlassian, preferred
  • Familiarity with relevant software tools, such as business intelligence platforms, data analysis software, and project management tools, preferred

Language:
  • N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Ability to work well in hybrid and remote environments
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • In-depth knowledge of Agile process and principles
  • Ability to identify root causes, develop creative solutions, and navigate complex business challenges


About BDO USA, LLP

BDO USA, LLP is a professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services to a wide range of publicly traded and privately held companies. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. BDO USA has more than 60 offices and over 5,000 employees throughout the United States. The company is a member of the BDO International network, which has more than 1,500 offices in over 160 countries.
Learn more about BDO USA, LLP
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Legal & Accounting
Founded
1910
* Ladders Estimates

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