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Content Management Consultant- Fixed Asset SME


Company : Wolters Kluwer


Location : Providence, RI


Created : 2026-04-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Tax Fixed Assets Domain Subject Matter Expert (SME) Overview We are seeking a Tax Fixed Assets Domain Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the design, development, and quality of nextu2011generation, AI enabled tax software solutions. This role brings realu2011world accounting and tax practitioner expertise into product development, ensuring that depreciation, asset accounting, and lifecycle rules are implemented accurately and reflect how tax professionals work in practice. The ideal candidate has 3u20135 years of experience at a CPA firm, with handsu2011on responsibility for fixed asset accounting and depreciation in both tax and accounting contexts. This role partners closely with product, software engineering, and quality teams to clarify complex rules, define edge cases, validate calculations, and ensure software behavior aligns with practitioner expectations. Key Responsibilities Fixed Assets & Depreciation Expertise + u2022 Interpret and clarify depreciation and fixed asset accounting rules across tax and accounting use cases + u2022 Define asset lifecycle events and edge cases, including acquisitions, disposals, partial dispositions, transfers, impairments, and method changes + u2022 Provide authoritative guidance on rule interpretation in complex or ambiguous scenarios Product & Development Support + u2022 Translate practitioner knowledge into clear functional guidance for product, engineering, and QA teams + u2022 Partner with development teams to validate calculation logic and outcomes against realu2011world tax scenarios + u2022 Support acceptance criteria definition and participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) Quality Assurance & Validation + u2022 Validate depreciation calculations, rollu2011forwards, and reporting outputs to ensure accuracy and compliance + u2022 Assist QA teams by reviewing test cases and identifying coverage gaps + u2022 Serve as a domain escalation point for defects discovered during testing Practitioner Workflow & User Perspective + u2022 Represent the voice of the tax practitioner and ensure alignment with realu2011world workflows + u2022 Identify usability risks and workflow friction early in development Qualifications Technical / Subject Matter Knowledge and Skills + u2022 Experience beyond the introductory level at a midu2011market CPA firm or similar public accounting environment + u2022 Handsu2011on experience with fixed assets, depreciation, and asset accounting in a tax context + u2022 Strong understanding of fixed assets information workflow and systems in an accounting firm + u2022 CPA or CPAu2011eligible preferred + u2022 Experience with commercial fixed asset or tax software + u2022 Exposure to software testing or implementation environments preferred Communication & Leadership Skills + Written and verbal communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to explain complex tax and accounting concepts clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences; u2022 + Ability to collaborate effectively across product, engineering, QA, and leadership teams in a matrixed environment + u2022 Comfort providing clear, timely guidance and constructive feedback to support decision making and quality outcomes even when situations may feel conflicting or tense + u2022 Ability to influence without formal authority/title or reporting structure by grounding recommendations in practitioner experience and data + u2022 Proactive communicator who surfaces risks, ambiguities, and edge cases early to avoid downstream rework + u2022 Demonstrated professionalism and credibility when representing practitioner perspectives in cross functional discussions Our Interview Practices _To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure weu2019re getting to know youu2014not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process._ _Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process._ Compensation: $68,500.00 - $120,100.00 USD _Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process._ Additional Information : Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.