People Advisory Services - Mobility - Tax Senior

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: New York

 

The opportunity 

Our PAS Mobility practice provides services to manage the cost and risks involved in HR plans, programs and systems related to a global workforce. We advise the part of business strategy related to people. You’ll be providing strategic tax planning recommendations to clients. You’ll have the opportunity to work with global clients to address their most complex people challenges, and ultimately improve and drive sustainable business results.  

 

Your key responsibilities 

With the Mobility Tax team, you’ll join a talented group of professionals that provide individual tax planning, compliance services and advice on tax implications related to the mobility of employees as well as corporate and employment tax planning.  Our key capabilities include: Mobility Tax Compliance, Income Tax Advisory & calculations, Cross-Border Share based incentive schemes & expatriate compensation and Global and Local Employment Tax Compliance & Advisory.  

 

You will be engaged in complex compliance and advisory work; working with colleagues all over the globe, preparing tax returns, reviewing/signing off, writing correspondence, providing authoritative advice/guidance, and review tax cost estimates. Directly engaging our clients is vital, be ready to question and negotiate to provide results.  

 

Key attributes for success  

• Successful delivery of Mobility (Expatriate) Tax projects: technical excellence and practical/business driven approach to solving complex client challenges 
• Provide quality US tax returns and overseas tax filings; preparing/reviewing calculations (international tax cost projections, equalization and hypothetical tax) 
• Generate revenue through identifying follow-on engagement opportunities and developing lasting relationships with clients; identify potential risks and opportunities to improve processes and acquire new business; contribute to business development and client pursuit activities 
• Lead workstreams from planning to implementation – managing resources and budgets effectively 
• Develop understanding of expatriate tax issues, trends and tools, and maintaining your reputation as an authoritative professional 
• Managing, coaching, and developing junior resources and peers, focusing on their technical and client service skills to develop their career 

 

To qualify for the role you must have 

• A bachelor’s degree in related field; MST, MAcc or JD/LLM preferred 
• Experience in expatriate tax: Big 4, global management consultancy firm, niche consultancy or in-house role with exposure to large-scale projects 
• US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or active state bar membership or progress toward certification 
• An understanding of automated tax-processing systems, as well as tax laws 
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; ability to confidently influence colleagues and clients 
• Analytical approach to tax; ability to convert complex data into meaningful strategic insights 

 

Ideally, you’ll also have 

• Exposure to US and international clients   

 

What we look for 

We’re interested in professionals with the drive to take on new responsibilities and projects. You’ll need the confidence to speak up with your own creative thoughts on a wide range of areas. You’ll also have the opportunity to achieve your potential by being given professional development and experiences with clients across geographies. If you’re keen to play a pivotal role within a highly focused expat tax team, this role is for you. 

 

  What we offer   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 salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $71,700 to $118,300. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $86,000 to $134,400.  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 pai