R&D Senior Manager - Technical

at  EY

GENERAL INFORMATION

Location: Dublin
Business Area: Tax
Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent
EY’s culture promotes a flexible hybrid working environment. Across all aspects of our tax practice, candidates can choose to work from any of our offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford.
Excellent opportunity to join a Big 4 tax practice where you will be part of a high-performing team. Our globally coordinated Tax practice combines exceptional knowledge and experience with local expertise and cutting-edge technology platforms, making us a market leader in Tax services. You will receive exposure to some of EY’s most diverse and exciting clients working with the latest Tax technology solutions in the market. We are currently seeking applications from suitable candidates to join the EY’s Tax practice at Senior Manager Level.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join EY’s fast growing and highly successful R&D Tax practice. The team are looking for an enthusiastic individual to be part of a growing and dynamic National practice. This position provides a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to widen their technical and business skill set while working within a professional services environment and proactively contributing to building a business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The R&D Senior Manager in EY’s business will be charged with helping clients identify, document, and support tax positions related to their R&D tax credits. The R&D Senior Manager will be a critical member of the R&D leadership team and will actively participate in the marketing and business development of the R&D practice, with an emphasis on growing the business. In addition, the R&D Senior Manager will develop and drive process improvement and team-building initiatives, maintain client relationships, and act as a source of guidance to other team members.

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE YOU MUST HAVE

• Master’s / PhD in Computer Science, Engineering or related fields.
• Five or more years’ experience in R&D tax consulting required including working with clients and providing guidance on R&D tax credits.
• Prior experience communicating with Revenue and experience of Revenue R&D tax credit audits.
• Prior experience supervising tax consulting professionals and delegating work assignments as needed
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on detail
• Prove ability to grow a business
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to promote a positive team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of junior members on the team.
• Ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements