Jeffrey Graydon
About Jeffrey Graydon
Jeffrey Graydon serves as the Director of Technology for Tax Compliance at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked for over two decades in various roles, including software development and tax analysis. He leads a large team and manages significant budgets while driving agile practices and mentoring new managers.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Jeffrey Graydon serves as the Director of Technology for Tax Compliance at Thomson Reuters. He has held this position since 2019, overseeing a team of over 70 developers and organizational leaders across the United States, India, and Mexico. In this role, he manages a budget of $15 million and drives teams through change management initiatives, particularly in the adoption of agile principles and practices.
Previous Positions at Thomson Reuters
Jeffrey Graydon has held multiple roles at Thomson Reuters over the years. He worked as a Tax Analyst from 1994 to 1996, followed by positions as Lead Analyst from 1996 to 1998, Supervisor from 1998 to 2006, Software Development Manager from 2006 to 2015, and Senior Software Development Manager from 2015 to 2017. He also served as Head of Individual Taxation from 2017 to 2019, contributing to various aspects of tax compliance and software development.
Project Leadership and Achievements
Jeffrey Graydon led the successful launch of Onvio Tax 1040, a cloud-native version of the flagship tax compliance software. He has implemented Azure DevOps boards for work management, metrics-based tracking, and planning within his department. His leadership has resulted in a 95% customer retention rating and a greater than 99% first-time acceptance rating.
Education and Academic Background
Jeffrey Graydon studied at Wayne State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from 1987 to 1992. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his career in tax compliance and technology management.
Mentorship and Team Development
In his current role, Jeffrey Graydon mentors new managers in various areas, including leadership, staff development, change management, and the software development lifecycle. His focus on mentoring supports the growth and effectiveness of his team and contributes to the overall success of the organization.