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 global tax compliance, audit defense, withholding tax management, cross-border mobility risk, quality, and transaction planning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

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

Skills and Attributes for Success

• 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.
• Developing policies, governance processes, and monitoring programs related to cross-border travel and service delivery activities to minimize tax risk for partners and personnel.
• Leading U.S. tax planning and structuring for global acquisitions, reorganizations, business transformations, and strategic initiatives undertaken by EY US LLP and EY Global.
• Overseeing financial modeling and forecasting activities related to EYGS partner distributions and other international tax planning initiatives.
• Driving continuous improvement through process optimization, enhanced data management, technology enablement, and automation of international tax operations.

What We Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package including base salary ranging from $200,000 to $396,000 in all geographic locations in the US, and $240,000 to $450,000 in the New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento).
• Flexible vacation policy allowing you to decide how much vacation time you need based on your personal circumstances.
• Additional benefits such as medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• A team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model where most people in external, client-serving roles work together in person 60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• A commitment to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities.