US Tax - Private Enterprise Tax Services - 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.
In EY Tax, you’ll have the opportunity to help the world’s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. You’ll get a unique glimpse deep inside a company’s business and become a trusted advisor, working collaboratively on a team that influences major business decisions. Demand has made this a rapidly growing area, and the relationships we build here translate into big business in other areas, making this a true priority.
Location: Any EY Office City in Canada

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS INCLUDE THE ABILITY TO

• Demonstrating a thorough understanding of U.S. tax concepts as it relates to U.S. federal and state income tax compliance
• Identify planning opportunities and prepare correspondence describing the income tax implications of implementing transactions
• Establishing and maintaining long-term working relationships with clients.
• Pursuing and sharing knowledge to develop professionally and enhance service delivery.
• Identifying and selling opportunities for tax planning and other special services.
• Leveraging technology to continually maximize productivity.
• Research client issues that arise from planning or compliance work using a variety of on-line sources
• Review personal, trust and corporate tax returns and related compliance responsibilities
• Liaise with the Internal Revenue Service and Canada Revenue Agency and relevant U.S. state/provincial tax authorities on client issues
• Correspond with audit managers, staff and/or clients in answering client’s specific personal, trust or corporate tax queries or about matters that arise from compliance or planning work
• Contributing to a flexible, stable, and team-oriented working culture that fosters personal professional development.

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. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Managers in our U.S. Private tax practice are responsible for recommending and implementing tax strategies that align with the client’s objectives, corresponding with tax authorities on client issues, researching compliance & planning issues, and reviewing personal, corporate and trust tax returns.

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE YOU MUST HAVE

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and / or another appropriate academic major
• 5+ years of relevant U.S. tax experience or equivalent experience in business or industry
• An accounting designation or other related experience or certification relevant to this area of specialization i.e., completion of a US CPA and or an IRS Enrolled Agent (“EA”)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Exceptional organization and time management skills enabling you to thrive within a fast-paced, professional services environment
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Process oriented with excellent documentation skills