Jobs · Accounting · Illinois

Tax Manager - Indirect Tax - VAT

EY · Chicago, IL · 3 wk ago
On-siteAccounting$116k–$213k/yrFull-time

About the role

The opportunity involves advising multinational clients on non-US indirect tax matters, specifically VAT, GST, and Consumption Tax. You'll bridge the gap between US tax department practices and foreign VAT knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate a detailed understanding of VAT principles and apply them to client situations
  • Manage multiple projects and junior team members
  • Research VAT legislation, case law, and guidance to support senior managers and partners
  • Participate in and lead educational sessions on international VAT developments
  • Translate technical skills into practical, solution-oriented advice for clients

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Tax, Law or a related field with 5+ years of progressive work experience in Tax
  • A minimum of 4 years of VAT/indirect tax consulting experience or equivalent experience in business or government
  • Detailed exposure to VAT taxation, country-specific or multi-jurisdictional VAT consulting and VAT compliance
  • Excellent managerial, organizational, analytical, and verbal/written communication skills
  • 20 to 40% travel, of which 10% may be international, to serve client needs

Qualifications

  • A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Tax, Law or a related field with 4+ years of work experience in Tax
  • A proven record in a professional services environment
  • The ability to adapt work style to work with both internal and client team members

Skills and attributes for success

  • A strong client focus and the ability to develop meaningful relationships
  • The ambition to deliver above and beyond expectations

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical and dental coverage, pension, and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

Pay

Base salary range for this role in the US is $116,200 to $212,900, with a higher range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State, and California (excluding Sacramento).

Schedule

Flexible vacation policy and 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.

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