Principal, Advocacy, Western Region

About the role

The Principal, Advocacy position is based in either Washington state or Oregon. The ideal candidate will have a strategic relationships in place and an established record of success developing tax policies and procedures and resolving tax disputes.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, work environment where team members can thrive and provide excellent client service and drive exceptional results.
• Lead geographic interdepartmental teams, of subject matter experts to identify opportunities and issues in a proactive manner.
• Lead strike team on key issues creating strategy and managing execution of plan to solve problems and improve processes.
• Resolve client cases and issues in an expeditious and beneficial manner for both the client and the firm.
• 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.
• Consult with senior leadership team to strategize and set agenda in each respective state agency and legislative session.
• Develop and execute a strategy (long-term and short-term) aligning with Ryan overall vision of government relations and client advocacy to achieve business goals.
• Develop, gather and drive persuasive public policy ideas, solutions, and countermeasures effectively.
• Identify and work with key third-party organizations that align with the firm’s interests to mobilize them for support.
• Responsible for elevating and managing political profile with key local, state, and federal officials and making political giving recommendations.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or post graduate degree in law, government, or public policy, especially in the field of tax.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) is required. Master’s degree, CPA, or Master of Public Administration degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in tax public policy and/or negotiation in a corporation or professional services firm.
• Subject matter expertise in tax recovery and minimization services and previous track record of excellent service delivery are required.
• Thorough knowledge in Federal and State tax laws and government affairs, proven track record of effectively and successfully working with senior government officials, staff members, and regulators.
• Established, key relationships with those individuals who are decision makers and in positions of influence in regulatory agencies and state legislatures.
• Experienced in analyzing, interpreting, and assessing tax policies and recommending a strategy that results in a favorable outcome.
• Exceptional communications skills with individuals, small groups and large audience presentations.
• Highly effective negotiator with strong business acumen in tax matters with the ability to achieve successful, measurable and meaningful results in campaigns affecting positive changes in tax policy.
• Demonstrated experience in keeping campaigns at top of mind with stakeholders, lobbyist, and moving towards a positive outcome for Ryan clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focused attention to detail and accuracy, organizational skills to manage multiple projects to completion and proactively keeping those involved updated.
• Able to work effectively independently and in a team-based environment and adaptable to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• A work style that operates with a sense of urgency and thoroughness and professional demeanor that promotes and encourages trust and confidence in tax matters.
• Effective management of outside vendors (e.g. lobby groups).

Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, PowerBI and Internet navigation and research.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Skills

• Strong background in tax controversy.

Benefits

• 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
• 401K with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
• Fertility Assistance Program
• Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service