Tax Manager - Business Tax Services - Federal Tax Advisory - Research Credits

at  EY

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EY’s Business Tax Services (BTS) – Federal Tax Advisory (FTA) practice provides cutting edge solutions to some of the world’s largest organizations, middle market and private companies. As a member of our FTA team, you will solve problems, add value and assist companies in navigating an increasingly complex post-tax reform environment.
As an FTA Manager, you will have an opportunity to work on some of the most complex tax issues and translate them into effective tax strategies, focused on managing the impact tax has on our clients’ business. You will be part of the team, focused on identifying the various cash tax savings and refund opportunities in the areas of FDII, BEAT, and GILTI planning, R&D credits, accounting methods, capitalization and cost recovery, transaction costs, inventory, and others.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

• Facilitate delivery of effective approaches to our clients’ tax needs
• Apply critical and independent thinking to identify new business opportunities
• Assist in executing client engagements
• Provide timely and high-quality tax research and the related analysis, including preparation of technical memoranda
• Proactively manage projects to ensure timely delivery of high-quality analysis and client deliverables
• Support the development of client relationships
• Learn and develop specific client industry and sector knowledge
• Help to develop and guide associates by providing actionable performance feedback and ensuring team responsibilities are consistent with their developmental goals
• Build on technical competence by staying current on trends, developments and technical issues and applying them to client facts and circumstances
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and innovate through application of our current tools and emerging technologies, such as SharePoint, MS Power BI, MS Power Pivot, MS Power Query and Alteryx.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be part of a team serving clients in various public and private industries and sectors. You will have an opportunity to directly interface with our clients and support the day-to-day project management activities by analyzing the client data/information, and preparing the commensurate analyses. You will support and actively participate in analysis of large datasets and the related evaluation of the pertinent laws and regulations, and collaborating with firm subject matter professionals to analyze the client facts. As part of the BTS practice, you will provide guidance and direction to the associates, support them on various engagement and the related activities. You will also play an important role in delivering client engagements and working directly with BTS managers and partners to serve our clients, develop our people and grow and nurture the OneEY culture.

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE, YOU MUST HAVE

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management information systems, or related field, as well as approximately six years of related work experience, OR a graduate degree in tax, law or management information systems, and approximately five years of related work experience
• A valid US Enrolled Agent, CPA or licensed attorney designation
• Experience with preparing tax research and the related analysis
• Proficient in analyzing large datasets
• The ability to learn complex tax and industry concepts and apply them to specific client scenarios
• Good managerial, organizational, project management and verbal/written communication skills
• The ability to work well in a team environment and be comfortable supervising teams of EY personnel and client personnel
• Business and tax technical writing skills
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Access, and data mining tools
• Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $102,600 to $188,000. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $123,100 to $213,700. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs