US Corporate Tax - Waterloo - Senior Manager

at  EY

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
Working with EY gives you the chance to be part of a collaborative team that plays a pivotal role in shaping important business decisions across an array of industries. Immerse yourself in diverse projects and strategically influence outcomes, all while broadening your expertise in taxation and business consultation. At EY you’ll have a unique opportunity to guide some of the worlds leading multinational corporations as they navigate intricate tax obligations on a global scale.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. We’re looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help the world’s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Senior Managers in our U.S. Tax practice participate in and supervise multiple and challenging tax engagements as part of a team delivering high quality compliance services and innovative tax planning ideas for our clients.

CORE ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE INCLUDE

• Analyzing an evolving portfolio of increasingly complex tax operations to provide meaningful business insights
• Identifying complex opportunities and risks related to domestic and international tax issues
• Providing technical tax advice and planning services to clients in a variety of industries
• Building long-lasting relationships with our clients, developing your understanding of their unique needs and requirements
• Supervising high-performing teams, sharing your experience and knowledge of leading practices
• Developing clear, intelligent plans and approaches to improve our clients’ tax activities
• Constantly developing your own knowledge, maintaining your status as a trusted advisor by monitoring emerging trends, technologies and practices

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE YOU MUST HAVE

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting; or a graduate degree in tax or law
• A U.S. CPA designation or be an active member, in good standing of a state bar, or an IRS enrolled agent
• Over 7 years of related work experience including
• leading U.S. tax compliance engagements for corporations and partnerships
• U.S. tax provisions for public and private companies.
• technical writing and research in a tax context
• Proven project management and organization skills, and a successful track record of leading and managing teams
• The ability to communicate complex tax issues to non-tax professionals and clients
• Strong business development skills and ability to assist in new business pursuits.
• The ability to develop long-term client relationships and identify opportunities and risk to improve client service.