Director - International Tax, Global Compliance & Cross-Border Planning

About the role

This role oversees EY US LLP's international tax operations and the US tax footprint of EY foreign firms. Responsibilities include strategy, oversight, and execution of tax compliance, audit defense, withholding tax management, cross-border mobility risk, quality, and transaction planning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EY US LLP’s federal and international tax reporting obligations, including Forms 720, 5471, 5472, 8858, 8975, and other global compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with EY Global and member firms to manage U.S. tax compliance obligations, governance processes, and reporting requirements across the network.
• Advises the Tax Matters Partner and Tax Director on international tax matters, cross-border business activities, permanent establishment risk, and emerging regulatory developments.
• Manage US and international tax audits, tax authority relationships, and controversy matters involving EY US LLP and foreign member firms.
• Oversee foreign tax credit planning, tracking, and reporting processes to maximize partner tax benefits and support compliance objectives.
• Lead withholding tax strategy, including treaty benefit claims, residency certification processes, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to reduce global withholding tax exposure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Taxation, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of individual and expatriate taxation experience, preferably in an environment where managing a population of 500 or more expatriates/foreign nationals.
• Experience leading U.S. tax planning and structuring for global acquisitions, reorganizations, business transformations, and strategic initiatives.
• Experience with financial modeling and forecasting activities related to EYGS partner distributions and other international tax planning initiatives.
• Experience driving continuous improvement through process optimization, enhanced data management, technology enablement, and automation of international tax operations.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Tax or MBA a plus.
• Direct experience directing the review of engagement agreements, statements of work, and other commercial arrangements to identify and mitigate international tax, withholding tax, and permanent establishment risks.
• Develop policies, governance processes, and monitoring programs related to cross-border travel and service delivery activities to minimize tax risk for partners and personnel.

Skills

• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage complex tax issues and coordinate with various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in tax laws and regulations.
• Experience with tax compliance software and systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

EY offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including a competitive base salary range ($200,000 to $396,000) and a robust total rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a flexible vacation policy.

Pay

The base salary range for this role in all geographic locations in the US is $200,000 to $396,000. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State, and California (excluding Sacramento) is $240,000 to $450,000.

Schedule

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. 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.