Tax Senior – Indirect Tax - Transactions

Job description

Handling tax in such a large, sophisticated organization takes more than just a technical understanding of current tax practices. As a Transactions Senior, we’ll look to you to apply your knowledge to a wide range of tax areas and processes, devising strategic outcomes to some very complex issues. In return, you can expect the support of some of the most engaging colleagues around, as well as plenty of opportunities to progress your career.

 

The opportunity

Our tax function is constantly evolving, and it’s here you’ll find everything you need to grow as we do. It’s all about taking on new skills and responsibilities as they arise, and making the most of our dedicated mentors and training programs.Our Indirect Transactionspractice helps our clients plan, execute and integrate their transaction strategies. Our services include deal structuring, due diligence, post-deal integration, tax attribute management, and opinions and ruling requests.

 
Your key responsibilities

You’ll likely spend much of your time supporting client consultations and challenging the tax strategy and approach for optimal effectiveness.  We’ll look to you to develop strong relationships with our clients and team effectively with internal resources while developing and coaching junior members of the team. 

 

Skills and attributes for success

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Provide indirect tax consulting advice to clients across all tax types, industries, and jurisdictions

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Support client engagement teams, participating in due diligence and structuring engagements related to transactions that private equity and strategic corporate entities pursue

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Assist with the review and analysis of merger agreements and opinion letters

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Identification and analysis of tax risks and opportunities while advising on alternative tax strategies for acquisition, disposition, and restructuring of businesses  

To qualify for the role you must have

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Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of work experience in professional services or professional tax organization

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Experience with M&A tax due diligence, deal structuring, and post-acquisition planning

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Willingness and ability to travel, when necessary  

Ideally, you’ll also have
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US CPA or member of US State bar

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Strong writing, research, analytical, communication and presentation skills

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Ability to work in fast paced professional services environment  

What we look for

We’re interested in people who can support multiple tax engagements and contribute to the delivery of innovative tax planning ideas for our diverse clients.  We’ll look to you to develop strong relationships across a network of existing and future clients, focusing on providing insight and implementing operational efficiencies while demonstrating a solid understanding of their business.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, both pension and 401(k) plans, a minimum of 22 days of vacation plus thirteen observed holidays and three paid personal days, and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

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Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around

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Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

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The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you 

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities andcreativefreedom to make things better.Whenever you join, however long you stay, theexceptionalEY experience lasts a lifetime.And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.  

 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
Join us in building a better working world.  Apply now.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.