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 leading 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.
• Master’s Degree in Tax or MBA a plus.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a flexible vacation policy. Base salary range for this role in the US is $200,000 to $396,000, with a higher range for certain locations.

Pay

$200,000 to $396,000 base salary range for the US, with a higher range for certain locations.

Schedule

Flexible vacation policy and various leave options available.

What We Offer

At EY, we offer a wide range of benefits including a flexible work environment, development opportunities, and a diverse and inclusive culture. Learn more about what we offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to self-identify. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please let us know.