[Remote] Consultant, Business Solutions

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ryan is a company that values a positive work culture and offers hybrid work options. They are seeking a Consultant for Business Solutions to gather requirements and assist in project planning, development, and validation testing as part of an Agile team, ensuring successful project execution and delivery.ResponsibilitiesGathers requirements and assists in work planning, development, and validation testing for Business Solutions cross-functional enterprise initiatives and/or projects as part of an Agile and Scrum teamParticipates in project planning, story grooming, daily stand-up, post-mortem, and other project-related meetingsDemonstrates Ryan’s core values by creating a positive, accountable work environment for a growing, entrepreneurial teamPossesses exceptional communication skills with analytical/critical thinking abilities to analyze proposed technological solutions by also developing methods of effectively testing and evaluating technologiesDemonstrates excellent research skills by identifying and linking relevant data sources together to enable meaningful insight related to the technology solutionAssists with coordinating technology trainingCreates a positive team experienceEstablishes and maintains strong relationships for project execution and deliveryEscalates project issues to the appropriate stakeholders and manages risks with clarity, timeliness, and professionalismAssists Project Manager and/or Leadership team in developing and maintaining project plans based on business requirements, timelines, budgets, and required staffing resourcesAssists Project Manager in monitoring the integration of business requirements throughout the project life cycleWorks closely with applicable departments to ensure successful execution of projectsDemonstrates ability to document and translate requirements while making connections to business processes and potential risk and technology solutionsAnalyzes existing business and system processes, and provides recommendations with regard to the implementation of tax automationDevelops new process designs for tax automationAssists Development and QA to ensure the solution meets the expected business resultValidates the Business Solutions solution(s) to meet the business requirements and expected outcomes, as well as the standards of the FirmDevelops and updates documentation relating to business/technical requirementsPerforms other duties as assignedSkillsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Business Computer Information Systems, Business Analytics, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or StatisticsMust 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 higherDesire to perform business analysis in a high-energy team environmentDemonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguityAbility to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levelsValid driver's licenseFluency in at least one programming language, scripting language, or automation platformExperience with one or more database platformExcellent communication with the ability to translate data into actionable insightsStrong communication/interpersonal skillsFunctional knowledge of finance packages, HRIS, and CRM applications (e.g., Workday and Salesforce) are strongly preferredSix Sigma certificationCSM [Certified ScrumMaster]BenefitsHybrid Work OptionsAward-Winning CultureGenerous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment ReimbursementBenefits Eligibility Effective Day One401K with Employer MatchTuition Reimbursement After One Year of ServiceFertility Assistance ProgramFour-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of ServiceCompany OverviewRyan is a tax services, software, and technology firm that offers tax solutions to help companies manage and improve their tax functions. It was founded in 1991, and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://ryan.com.