Tax Provision Senior Manager - Tax Accounting & Risk Advisory (TARAS) - GCR - various locations

Location: Chicago, New York City, Hoboken, Charlotte, Houston, Los Angeles, Denver, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Washington

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The opportunity

This team comprises our most highly specialized resources in the area of ASC 740, provision process and internal controls over the tax provision. As a member, you will work closely with our leaders to serve companies that need assistance with tax accounting for transactions or their on-going tax provision process. As you progress, you'll become a trusted business advisor to your clients while helping organizations grow. You will also benefit from being mentored by recognized tax professionals who include some of the firm's most senior tax talent.

As a Tax Accounting and Risk Senior Manager, you will help organizations meet tax regulatory requirements, enhance their tax control environment, and manage tax risks by providing expert advisory services. You'll also assist companies with all aspects of their preparation of the tax provision. In addition, you'll also have the opportunity to review the tax provision process to improve efficiency and accuracy and assess tax risk. You will be responsible for identifying, recommending, and assisting in the implementation of improvements to tax reporting, compliance, and accounting processes, and driving better business performance.

Your key responsibilities

In this role, you will be at the forefront of delivering complex tax accounting solutions and managing high-impact projects. You will spend your time leading engagement delivery, managing client relationships, and ensuring quality and risk management across all activities.

The position presents the challenge of navigating operational and organizational dynamics, while offering the opportunity to build deep expertise in tax compliance and reporting. You will learn to develop solutions to complex problems, drive thought leadership, and innovate within your function. This role is based in a client-facing environment and requires regular travel as needed by external clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to manage and deliver complex processes and projects, maintain a focus on quality and risk management, and provide leadership and direction to teams
• Building and managing client relationships, driving commercial outcomes, and delivering innovative solutions.
• Assist companies with all aspects of their preparation of the tax provision.
• Responsible for the effective management and delivery of complex processes, solutions, and projects.
• Accountable for the budget, delivery, and performance of projects to achieve performance objectives.
• Provides leadership and direction up to and including Managers across multiple activities.
• Delivers deep insight in a function or specialism through analysis and knowledge of best practices.
• Meets performance objectives and metrics set locally through individual and/or team performance.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree required (4-year degree) in Accounting or related field; MST, MAcc, or JD/LLM preferred.
• Typically, no less than 5 - 7 years relevant tax experience
• CPA certification or licensed attorney status
• Return to Provision Reconciliation
• Deferred Tax Accounting and Recognition
• Income Tax related Disclosure Requirements
• Continuous Risk Assessment
• Tax Internal Controls
• Tax Accounting/Tax provisions
• Tax Reform Calculations
• Tax Legislation and Impact Assessment
• Accounting Principles and Standards
• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Data Visualization and Storytelling
• Application and Tool Analysis
• Building and managing relationships
• Client trust and value
• Strong Communicating Skills
• Hybrid collaboration
• Leading teams
• Managing change
• Negotiation and influencing
• Sector knowledge and global mindset
• Ability to travel 50%+ and work on out-of-town projects

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong ASC 740 and/or IAS 12 experience as well as experience in corporate tax planning and compliance.
• Experience managing engagement economics and resource planning.
• Proven ability to collaborate with PPMD to complete RFPs.
• Demonstrated success in leading client engagements from planning to closure.

What we look for

We seek individuals who are passionate about delivering exceptional client service, thrive in dynamic environments, and are committed to continuous learning and innovation. Top performers demonstrate strong leadership, commercial acumen, and the ability to solve complex problems while building trusted relationships with clients and teams.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• 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 $147,400 to $336,800. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $177,000 to $382,800. 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 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.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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