Grant Smith

Overview

Grant Smith is a Principal in Ryan’s Tax Technology Consulting practice, based in the Firm’s Atlanta office. He advises clients on evaluating and modernizing tax processes and systems, helping organizations optimize the management of global indirect taxes through more effective use of technology, resources, and capital.

Grant brings deep experience in global tax technology strategy, specializing in the deployment and optimization of tax engines and compliance solutions. His work focuses on helping multinational organizations design, implement, and manage scalable tax technology environments that improve accuracy, efficiency, and control. Known for his practical, execution-focused approach, Grant regularly works with client tax, finance, and IT teams to successfully launch and sustain global automation initiatives. He is also a frequent speaker for tax technology forums and industry events, sharing insight on best practices for global tax engine implementation.

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Colorado State University

Experience & Achievements

Principal, Tax Technology Consulting, Ryan, Atlanta office

• Advises clients on global tax technology strategy and systems optimization

• Leads tax process assessments and technology-enabled transformation initiatives

Director, Global Tax Assessments, International Tax Technology, Ryan, Atlanta office

• Led teams delivering global indirect tax optimization strategies for multinational clients

Director, Business Development, Ryan, Atlanta office

• Supported integrated delivery of multidisciplinary tax services to global organizations

National Account Manager, national consulting firm

• Delivered SALT minimization and recovery strategies

Senior Global Account Manager, global logistics firm

• Provided supply chain optimization and cost-reduction services

Member, Association for Computers and Taxation

Member, Institute for Professionals in Taxation