Technical Senior Business Analyst - Tax Product Development

BDO USA, P.C.•New York, NY

2d•$80,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Business Analyst, Tax Product Development (Senior) 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a focus in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Finance, or Accounting, required
Four (4) or more years of experience as a Business Analyst with a proven track record in working on complex projects, required
Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile or Scrum, required
Experience with Azure DevOps or Atlassian, required
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

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Finance, or Accounting, preferred
Experience in project planning, execution, and monitoring, to deliver projects on time and within budget, preferred
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, preferred
Familiarity with relevant software tools, such as business intelligence platforms, data analysis software, and project management tools, preferred
Ability to work well in hybrid and remote environments

Responsibilities

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