Transaction Tax Advisory (TTA) Senior - Chicago

Job description

The International Tax and Transaction Services (ITTS) practice is comprised of three competencies focused on advising corporate and private equity clients on all aspects of their capital agenda — Transaction Tax Advisory, International Corporate Tax Advisory and Transfer Pricing. ITTS is unique in that it is a joint venture between the Transaction Advisory Services and Tax service lines allowing ITTS to maximize market opportunities as well as the growth and development of ITTS professionals. The transactions market is a major part of EY’s market strategy and a huge opportunity for both the business and EY professionals. 

 

The Transaction Tax Advisory (TTA) competency is comprised of teams focused on the tax aspects of the client’s capital agenda. We have dedicated professionals focused on buy-side due diligence, structuring and cash tax modeling; sell-side tax assistance, structuring and cash tax modeling; internal restructuring; capital structure and refinancing; distressed debt and bankruptcy; and tax attribute calculations and monetization strategies. The International Corporate Tax Advisory competency (ICTA) is responsible for advising clients on international tax operations, including cross-border controversy, international policy advisory, international tax quantitative services, internal restructuring and refinancing. The Transfer Pricing (TP) competency addresses planning, documentation and controversy issues associated with all types of intercompany transactions, assisting companies with supply chain matters, with a focus on intangible property, and helping companies accurately reflect and monitor their transfer pricing in their financial systems. With so many service offerings, you will have the opportunity to participate in cross-competency trainings to help develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning.   

 

The coordinated go-to market and service approach of ICTA and TTA is unmatched in the market. It will offer you significant learning and development within the transaction landscape as well as international cross-border transactions. Our mission is to develop the strongest technicians, commercial market-facing tax professionals and subject-matter resources who will be viewed by clients as trusted advisors. 

 
The opportunity

As a Transaction Tax Advisory senior, you’ll be right at the heart of the action. You’ll team with EY professionals and client stakeholders to advise many of the world’s largest organizations, fastest-growing companies and private equity firms on some of the most complex deals. You’ll be advising clients throughout the transaction life cycle on key drivers to increase value and reduce the tax risks and uncertainty inherent in transactions. 

 
Your key responsibilities

As a senior you’ll be a member of the team developing and implimenting transactions. You’ll spend your time on a diverse array of projects and clients in a highly collaborative culture. We’ll look to you to develop relationships with our clients and team effectively with internal resources, while developing and coaching junior members of the team.    

 

Skills and attributes for success

·  Serve as a member of multiple client engagement teams, participating in due diligence and structuring engagements related to transactions for private equity and strategic corporate clients
·  Perform due diligence projects to provide a thorough review of tax returns, legal documents and financial statements needed to evaluate and calculate potential tax exposures
·  Review, assess and advise clients regarding tax computations reflected in their financial models; and assist clients in the quantitative and qualitative analysis of the tax data in their financial projections for the transaction 

To qualify for the role, you must have

·  A bachelor's degree and around three years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and two years of related work experience
·  Progress toward (or completion of) a valid CPA certification or licensed attorney status
·  Tax due diligence, deal structuring and post-acquisition planning experience and/or inbound and outbound transaction consulting with international tax research, planning and compliance experience
·  Experience managing budgets, projects and people 
Ideally, you’ll also have
·  Strong writing, research, analytical, communication and presentation skills
·  Ability to work in fast-paced professional services environment
·  Willingness and ability to travel, when necessary 
What we look for

We’re interested in experienced tax professionals with a collaborative, client-focused approach to work. You’ll need strong communication skills and the ability to effectively prioritize when working with multiple clients and engagement teams. If you’re a naturally curious problem-solver with confidence to get involved and support colleagues and clients across the business, this role is for you.

 

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, pension and 401(k) plans, a minimum of three weeks of vacation plus ten 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:

·  Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
·  Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
·  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 hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

 

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