Financial Services - Tax Controversy - Manager

The opportunity at EY is to help build a financial services industry where financial institutions are trusted and flourish, and the global economy is healthy, growing, and secure.

About the role

As a Manager in Tax Controversy, you will assist clients in responding to and managing tax controversies—from risk identification, to dispute prevention, through to litigation and appeals. You will utilize EY’s Tax Controversy Framework effectively through all phases of tax risk assessment, tax risk management, and tax audit management.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supporting 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (4-year degree).
• No less than 4 - 6 years relevant experience in government or a professional tax organization dealing with controversy matters.
• Licensed attorney or CPA.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver processes, solutions, and projects while maintaining a focus on quality and risk management.
• Experience in continuous process improvement and identification of innovative solutions through research and analysis.
• Proven ability to guide and supervise others to deliver complex technical initiatives, with accountability for performance and results.
• Depth of expertise in interpreting internal and external issues to recommend quality solutions.
• Track record of meeting performance objectives and metrics in client service, risk management, sales, and business growth.

Skills and attributes

• Develops solutions to complex problems.
• Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect your immediate work area and possibly the broader business function.
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Researching tax issues to develop effective tax resolution strategies.
• Translating complex data from a range of sources into client-ready insights and deliverables.
• Building effective long-term relationships with our clients, understanding their unique needs to provide a tailored service.
• Communicating complex tax issues to non-tax professionals and clients.

Benefits

At EY, you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $103,600 to $189,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $124,300 to $215,800. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.

Pay

Base salary range for this role in all geographic locations in the US is $103,600 to $189,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $124,300 to $215,800. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.

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. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. 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.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Pension and 401(k) plans.
• A wide range of paid time off options.

What We Look For

• Top performers who are passionate about delivering high-quality solutions, thrive in dynamic environments, and demonstrate strong leadership and analytical skills.
• Adaptable, commercially minded, and committed to continuous learning and innovation.

EY

EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.