Director - International Tax, Global Compliance & Cross-Border Planning

EY•Hartford, DC

30d•$200,000 - $450,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for the strategy, oversight, and execution of EY US LLP's international tax operations and the US tax footprint of EY foreign firms. Leader of the firm’s global tax compliance, audit defense, withholding tax management, cross-border mobility risk, quality, and transaction planning initiatives. They will oversee key strategic projects, governance processes, and risk management programs designed to support the firm's global activities while minimizing tax exposure and ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Taxation or equivalent experience.
A minimum of 10 years of individual and expatriate taxation preferably in an environment where the individual managed a population of 500 or more expatriates/foreign nationals.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Tax or MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

Overseeing EY US LLP’s federal and international tax reporting obligations, including Forms 720, 5471, 5472, 8858, 8975, and other global compliance requirements.
Coordinating with EY Global and member firms to manage U.S. tax compliance obligations, governance processes and reporting requirements across the network.
Advising the Tax Matters Partner and Tax Director on international tax matters, cross-border business activities, permanent establishment risk, and emerging regulatory developments.
Managing US and international tax audits, tax authority relationships, and controversy matters involving EY US LLP and foreign member firms.
Overseeing foreign tax credit planning, tracking and reporting processes to maximize partner tax benefits and support compliance objectives.
Leading withholding tax strategy, including treaty benefit claims, residency certification processes and collaboration with internal stakeholders to reduce global withholding tax exposure.
Directing the review of engagement agreements, statements of work, and other commercial arrangements to identify and mitigate international tax, withholding tax, and permanent establishment risks.
Developing policies, governance processes, and monitoring programs related to cross-border travel and service delivery activities to minimize tax risk for partners and personnel.
Leading U.S. tax planning and structuring for global acquisitions, reorganizations, business transformations, and strategic initiatives undertaken by EY US LLP and EY Global.
Overseeing financial modeling and forecasting activities related to EYGS partner distributions and other international tax planning initiatives.
Driving continuous improvement through process optimization, enhanced data management, technology enablement, and automation of international tax operations.