Tax Services Manager – National Tax – International Tax Services - Chicago

Job description

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Handling tax for a large, sophisticated organization takes more than just a technical understanding of current tax practices. As an International Tax Services Manager, with a focus on private companies, family office, and high net worth individuals, we’ll look to your knowledge across a wide range of tax areas and processes, devising elegant outcomes to some of the most complex challenges around. You’ll work with some of the world’s most successful private clients/businesses, and in return you can expect an incredible range of projects and responsibilities that will support your career growth.

The opportunity

International private company tax services is an area that’s seen plenty of recent growth and investment here at EY – and you’ll see that reflected in your career. It’s no exaggeration to say you’ll be working on highly publicized projects. The field of tax planning is constantly changing as new laws, regulations and technologies enter the fold, and this is your opportunity to be part of that development.

Your key responsibilities

Depending on your unique skills and ambitions, you could be managing various responsibilities, from technical planning and advising to global project management. Whatever you find yourself doing, you’ll personally coach and develop a highly trained team, all while handling activities with a focus on quality and commercial value. This is a highly regulated industry, so it’s all about maintaining our reputation as trusted advisors by taking on bold initiatives and owning new challenges.

Skills and attributes for success
·  Identifying and answering complex domestic and international tax issues
·  Providing technical tax advice and planning services to a portfolio of projects
·  Building long-lasting relationships with our clients, developing your understanding of their unique needs and requirements
·  Building and leading a dedicated client service team, providing performance feedback and guaranteeing your people always have the skills, tools and opportunities they need to grow
·  Constantly developing your own knowledge, maintaining your status as a trusted advisor by monitoring emerging trends, technologies and practices
To qualify for the role you must have
·  A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and approximately 5+ years of related work experience
·  A minimum of 3 years of relevant tax consulting experience or equivalent experience in business or industry
·  Experience (i) with international tax matters and (ii) working with privately-held business and high-net worth individuals/families
·  A US CPA license, state bar membership, or eligibility to obtain a CPA or state bar membership within the first year of employment
·  Experience with a variety of international and individual tax issues, including third-party and internal transactions; experience preparing domestic income tax and/or U.S. international informational returns (Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 1040,1065, 1120, 1120-S); experience with tax research and writing; experience with tax modelling in Microsoft Excel
·  Excellent managerial, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills
Ideally, you’ll also have
·  A master's, PhD, or LLM in Business, Tax, Finance, Economics, Management, Policy Analysis or a related field
·  The ability to communicate complex tax concepts to clients
·  Confidence in your ability to prioritize when working on multiple complex projects
·  MS office background and a willingness to travel
What we look for

We’re looking for knowledgeable technical professionals with an excellent general knowledge of both international and domestic tax. You’ll need excellent business acumen and a firm strategic vision, as well as the ability to develop meaningful relationships and deliver above and beyond expectations, this role is for you

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, both pension and 401(k) plans, a minimum of 15 days of vacation plus ten observed holidays and three paid personal days, and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:
·  Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
·  Opportunities to develop new skills across a broad spectrum of tax areas
·  A network of overseas colleagues, and chances to relocate or take on overseas assignments
·  The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Build your legacy with us. Apply today.

EY, an equal employment opportunity employer (Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Disabled), values the diversity of our workforce and the knowledge of our people.