Vancouver - US Transaction Tax - Manager Tax

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.

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

As a Manager, you will be involved in analyzing and structuring transactions, delivering outstanding client service as a project manager on due diligence projects for both strategic and private equity buyers and sellers, as well as be involved in analyzing and structuring transactions.

CORE ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE INCLUDE

• Managing due diligence projects and determining potential tax liabilities and exposures in both strategic and private equity transactions.
• Reviewing and analyzing merger agreements and providing opinion letters
• Structuring transactions for both strategic and financial owners related to acquisitions and divestitures
• Effectively managing engagement teams that may consist of attorneys, CFOs, corporate directors, accountants, and tax professionals
• Establishing relationships with portfolio companies to show planning opportunities
• Developing internal relationships with other members of Transaction Tax, US Tax and other EY tax advisory and financial professionals
• Identifying and capitalizing on opportunities for providing tax approaches to clients and targets

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE YOU MUST HAVE

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent,
• A US CPA or be a licenced Attorney with an active membership and in good standing with the bar of the highest court within the US
• A minimum of 4 years of US tax experience, Mergers and Acquisitions tax experience and or US Tax compliance is an asset
• Strong writing, research and analytical skills
• Proven project management skills and demonstrated success in leading and managing teams
• Excellent go to market presentation and selling abilities
• The ability to work in dynamic environment with shifting priorities and changing demands