Tax Manager

at  EY

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The Tax Manager – [Assistant Director] will report to Ernst & Young LLP’s (“EY’s) Executive Director - Tax and work with Finance and Partnership Operations to execute and plan a wide variety of tax strategies and programs and tax compliance for the Firm (“EY”).

TO QUALIFY, CANDIDATES MUST:

• Have a bachelor’s degree, preferably with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or economics (an advanced degree in tax is highly desirable)
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in the tax department of a public accounting firm providing services to CCPC’s, or the equivalent experience in business or industry
• Have an accounting designation or specialty certification in tax
• Have broad exposure to federal income taxation
• Have strong managerial skills and proven success in leading teams
• Must be detail oriented, a self-starter with the ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities and complete work timely and accurately
• Be able to communicates abstract concepts in simple terms
• Strong computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office and advanced level Excel skill (pivots, v-lookups, and advanced formulas)
• Have ability to gain the cooperation, collaborate and build consensus with direct and non-direct reports
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems
• Have ability to review processes and identify improvements with the goal to develop best practices
• Have advanced analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Assess and advise the CFO/Director on managing the taxation matters, risks and opportunities of the EY and its affiliated partnerships and corporations (the “Firm").
• Assess and advise the CFO/Director on taxation and accounting matters related to the determination of taxable income of the Firm.
• Advise the CFO/Director on various strategic taxation matters related to potential transactions, tax planning matters for the Firm, investments of the Firm and other special projects.
• Assess and manage tax risks related to foreign jurisdictions (primarily the US) including foreign source income, establishment of permanent establishments, foreign tax credits, withholding taxes, and taxation of non-residents and tax treaty relief.
• Manage the preparation and compliance of all federal, provincial and foreign tax filings for the Firm and related entities.
• Identify, recommend and implement standard operating procedures to centralize and support the efficient, timely and accurate preparation of all tax filings.
• Effectively manage and advise the CFO/Director on matters related to all tax audits and respond to all tax notices and related correspondence.
• Provide technical taxation advice and knowledge to others within the Finance group.
• Assess and manage firm taxation matters related to inbound and outbound services provided through the EY global network.
• Liaise with People Advisory Services on employment related taxation matters (ie. transfer of staff and partners to other countries in the EY global network).