Join EY and build a career that's as unique as you are. As a Senior Manager in Tax, you'll lead complex U.S. income tax accounting engagements, offering strategic and technical guidance throughout the engagement lifecycle. This role is pivotal in managing client accounts, overseeing risk, quality, staffing, and engagement economics, while serving as a key client and leadership contact. You will mentor and develop Managers and other team members, fostering a culture of exceptional client service and continuous improvement.

Your contributions will directly support EY's mission to build a better working world, leveraging your deep technical expertise, analytical prowess, and leadership experience to help clients achieve their tax reporting objectives.

Lead and manage U.S. income tax accounting under ASC 740 and other U.S. GAAP standards for tax provisioning engagements. Provide expert technical direction on intricate tax accounting issues, including current and deferred taxes, tax rate reconciliation, valuation allowances, and uncertain tax positions. Analyze large datasets to identify trends, assess financial impacts, and deliver actionable recommendations. Oversee tax provision forecasting, cash tax movements, recognized and unrecognized tax benefits, and ensure the accuracy of journal entries and disclosures.

Effectively manage engagement planning and execution, including scope, milestones, risks, and deadlines. Review complex workpapers and deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with quality standards. Drive client engagement management, covering staffing, budgets, economics, and client expectations. Cultivate strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and internal leadership, consistently delivering exceptional service. Identify and implement process enhancements through standardization, automation, and data analytics. Proactively identify and resolve technical, delivery, quality, and commercial risks.

We are seeking a seasoned tax professional with extensive analytical and problem-solving skills, adept at interpreting complex financial and tax data. A strong technical foundation in U.S. income tax accounting and ASC 740 is essential, with the ability to research and apply accounting guidance and tax legislation. Proven experience leading multiple engagements in a deadline-driven environment, with a focus on quality and risk management, is crucial.

Executive-level written and verbal communication skills are required to articulate complex tax accounting matters to diverse audiences. Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and people-management abilities are vital for building cohesive and high-performing teams. You should excel at delegation, efficient work review, and providing constructive feedback. Commercial acumen and experience managing engagement economics are necessary. A commitment to continuous learning and supporting the practice's strategy is expected.