Manager-Implementation (On-Site)

• Manages life cycle of a project, including project scoping, planning, and requirements definition to issues resolution, testing, training and implementation, while maintaining the use of project methodology
• Serves as a key member of the team during new and current client meetings regarding our tax administration services; sells Avenu’s current (and future) services/solutions as well as some third-party solutions to both elected and appointed state & local government officials
• Implement projects according to contract deliverables for those assigned to
• Coordinate development of process improvements to computerized systems
• Coordinate development and system implementation with IT resources
• Implement new products and services
• Coordinate development of process improvements to computerized systems
• Develop cross-functional teams; cultivate relationships with IT and other key divisions and leaders to successfully achieve projects
• Maintain In-depth knowledge of local, state and federal tax laws and ability to interpret and implement proper operational practices
• Represents Avenu at professional organizations and company sponsored exhibit/trade shows as deemed strategic
• Communicate regularly with senior management of Avenu on department activity
• Manage the day-to-day operations, workflow, and personnel of the department
• Assist with recruitment, hiring and training of staff
• Responsible for overall direction, coordination and evaluation of managers, regular and contract employees within the Department
• Coordinate team meetings and continuing professional education as needed
• Develop and manage department productivity and performance goals and statistics
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree required or 7+ years of related experience
• Two or more years of state and/or local tax experience preferred
• 5+ years of proven project management experience
• Project Management certification is preferred, but not required

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must attend conferences or other training sessions to retain certification as required
• Advanced knowledge of state and local tax laws and procedures required
• Must be open to being cross-trained on state and local tax laws of other states
• Advanced understanding of accounting principles and transactions with the ability to analyze tax sensitive general ledger accounts
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication skills with the ability to communicate in a clear & concise manner, both orally and in writing.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while being a team player who interacts and works well with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Must possess thorough knowledge of Alabama Taxpayer Bill of Rights, Alabama Business Tax requirements
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Conceptual thinking skills and ability to identify technical solutions to achieve process automations and improve productivity.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Must demonstrate excellent problem identification and resolution skills.
• Ability to remain focused during reprioritization.
• Good judgment during stressful situations, especially when interacting with clients, staff and other employees.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, Visio.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for most of the day
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a printer/copy machine
• This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office
• The person in this position frequently communicates via telephone

• Travel for this position is intermittent but must be able to travel within a short-notice timeframe, sometimes in as little as 1 to 2 days’ notice.
• Usual travel amount is between 5 and 10% of the time.

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