Indirect Tax Credits and Incentives Senior Manager - Central and Southeast US

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.  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.  

Location: Chicago, Akron, Atlanta, Birmingham, Boca Raton, Charleston, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Columbus, Greenville, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, St. Louis, Tallahassee, Tampa, Toledo
 

Handling tax in such a large, sophisticated organization takes more than just a technical understanding of current tax practices. As a Credits and Incentives Tax Senior Manager, we will look to you to apply your knowledge to a wide range of location evaluations and incentive processes, devising elegant strategic outcomes to some very complex issues. In return, you can expect the support of some of the most engaging colleagues around, as well as plenty of opportunities to progress your career.

 

The opportunity

Our tax function is constantly evolving, and it’s here you’ll find everything you need to grow as we do. It’s all about taking on new skills and responsibilities as they arise, and being a mentor.

 

Your key responsibilities

It’s fair to say there’s no average day for a Credits and Incentives Tax Senior Manager – so you’re likely to spend your time on a diverse array of projects, responsibilities and tasks. Whatever you’re working on, our clients will turn to you for up-to-the-minute location, incentives and tax advice upon which they can always rely. To make that happen, you’ll be working in a highly collaborative culture, where listening to and sharing information with colleagues is an essential part of the role in advising external clients relating to economic development grants, tax credits and incentives.

 

Skills and attributes for success

• Analyzing an evolving portfolio of complex business operations to provide meaningful insights into statutory and discretionary incentives which are key to location investment decisions
• Identifying potential opportunities and risks and communicating these to our clients
• Constantly learning and researching current market trends, to maintain your credibility as a trusted advisor
• Developing clear, intelligent plans and approaches to improve our clients’ tax activities
• Researching our clients’ business operations and building long-lasting relationships to tailor your advice to their specific needs
• Overseeing project processes, such as opportunity scoping, drafting Statements of Work, reporting on project status and next steps, and initiating client billing
• Delivering final client deliverables such as incentives analyses and documentation, incentives applications, and credits and incentives compliance documentation
• Driving interactions with client stakeholder teams on data gathering and analysis, real estate and location investment planning, and business tax credits and incentives projects
• Managing a motivated team of professionals, guaranteeing they have the skills, knowledge and opportunities to reach their full potential

 

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline
• Professional knowledge in a broad range of state and local credits and incentives tax processes, concepts and tools
• Experience managing budgets, people and projects
• A proven record of excellence in a professional services or tax organization and will consider prior experience in state or local government and economic development organizations
• Technical writing and research experience in a tax context
• The ability to prioritize when working on multiple complex projects
• Strong influencing skills, and the confidence to question existing processes
• Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment

 

You’ll also have

• An achieved CPA qualification, certification as a member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation or be a member of a state bar

 

What we look for

We’re interested in people with initiative who are not afraid to speak up, with a genuine desire to make things better across the business. You’ll need strong software skills and the ability to handle complex data from multiple sources. If you’re ready to further build on your reputation as a professional advisor, this role is for you.