Indirect - State Income Tax - Senior

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Tax – Indirect – State Income Tax - Senior

 

The opportunity

Handling tax in such a large, sophisticated organization takes more than just a technical understanding of current tax practices. As an Income/Franchise Tax Senior, we'll look to you to apply your knowledge to a wide range of tax areas and processes, devising 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.

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 making the most of our dedicated mentors and training programs. 

 

Your key responsibilities

It's fair to say there's no average day for an Income/Franchise Tax Senior ' 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 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. 

• Analyzing an evolving portfolio of complex tax operations to provide meaningful business insights
• Identifying potential opportunities and risks and communicating these to our clients
• 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
• Supervising a motivated team of professionals, guaranteeing they have the skills, knowledge and opportunities to reach their full potential 

 

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline
• An achieved or partially achieved CPA qualification or the ability to sit for or be a member of a state bar 
• Professional knowledge in a broad range of state and local Income/Franchise tax processes, concepts and tools
• A proven record of excellence in a professional services or tax organization
• Technical writing and research experience in a tax context
• Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment 

Ideally, you'll also have

• The ability to prioritize when working on multiple complex projects
• Strong influencing skills, and the confidence to question existing processes

 

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.

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 w