Financial Services - Tax Controversy - Manager

The opportunity at EY is to assist clients in responding to and managing tax controversies. Key responsibilities include conducting tax risk assessments, supporting clients in devising comprehensive risk management strategies, and utilizing tax governance activities and technology tools.

• Conducting tax risk assessments to help clients end controversies by identifying and tracking evolving risks before they arise.
• Creating risk assessment procedures and a global tax risk register, and implementing heat maps to help identify specific pain points.
• Serving as a liaison between clients and the IRS Exam and Appeals Divisions, handling penalty relief and abatement requests, and advising on Alternative Dispute Resolution.
• Managing tax audit management through exam management, appeals, mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
• Utilizing tax governance activities and technology tools to support the overall tax controversy lifecycle.

Skills and attributes for success include developing solutions to complex problems, translating complex data into client-ready insights, and communicating complex tax issues to non-tax professionals and clients. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, typically 4-6 years of relevant experience in government or professional tax organizations, and a license as a CPA or attorney. Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills, along with the ability to lead and supervise others, are essential.

To qualify, candidates should demonstrate a track record of meeting performance objectives and metrics in client service, risk management, sales, and business growth. They should also have experience leading workstream delivery and tracking project status, managing engagement economics and identifying opportunities for additional services, and exposure to leading RFP responses and participating in client working sessions.

EY offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including a base salary range of $103,600 to $189,900 in the US, and $124,300 to $215,800 in the New York City Metro Area, Washington State, and California (excluding Sacramento). Individual salaries are determined through a wide variety of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. EY also provides a flexible vacation policy and a wide range of paid time off options.