Tax IT Business Relationship Analyst

GBQ Partners is a professional services firm seeking a Tax IT Business Relationship Analyst to act as a liaison between the IT department and tax service professionals. The role focuses on gathering requirements, coordinating communication, and maximizing the use of technology and AI to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the tax department.

What you'll do:

• Gain an understanding of tax’s current technology tools in place within the organization and the application of those tools to the business
• Monitor and analyze business performance, identify areas of improvement, and develop plans to address weaknesses through the use of firm technology and AI
• Provide guidance to teams to enable cross-training, best practices, and use cases for the firm’s technology and AI tools
• Coordinate across departments to ensure communication and collaboration in the use of technology and AI
• Identify strategic business function opportunities, both short-term and long-term, and track adoption across tax
• Facilitate innovation in business processes and technology solutions delivery
• Assist with developing business capability goals, change management plans, and the tax technology roadmap
• Maximize the use of technology and AI and break down barriers between tax and IT to drive positive business value results
• Align tax IT initiatives and AI strategy with overall firm strategy
• Identify how digital awareness, business continuity, business capability requirements, and risk awareness can generate business value
• Maintain creativity and innovation by staying on top of industry trends
• Perform value stream mapping

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in (information systems, engineering, computer science, finance, accounting) and/or related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of AI concepts and hands-on experience with AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Perplexity), with the ability to champion adoption across the tax department
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively through coursework, internships, student organizations, or part-time roles
• Highly organized, proactive, and has the ability to gain an in-depth understanding of the business and its operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex issues and propose practical solutions
• Ability to manage multiple prominent work projects simultaneously
• Understanding of IT portfolio management and evaluating project criteria on ROI, strategic alignment, cost savings and suitability
• Desire to learn and continue to develop professional talents and skills that will enhance the relationships with our partners
• Seeks professional certifications (such as BRMP) that benefit GBQ and personal growth
• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in accounting, tax, IT, or business analysis preferred
• Exposure to a professional services or public accounting environment is a plus