Japanese Business Services (JBS) - Federal Tax Manager- Global Compliance and Reporting - NYC / open

EY•New York, NY

40d•$124,300 - $215,800•Hybrid

About The Position

You’ll be part of a growing global team, acting as a key point of contact for a wide range of US and Inbound Japanese clients. In return, you can expect plenty of support designed with your own personal skills and experience. EY is a dynamic place to develop not only your technical tax knowledge, but also your professional leadership and business acumen. As a JBS Manager in Tax Compliance, you will play a pivotal role in managing and implementing tax compliance strategies for our clients. You will provide comprehensive support in tax compliance and reporting, including tax provision, direct and indirect tax returns preparation, and tax reform calculations, all while leveraging standardized processes and leading technology. Your efforts will focus on streamlining and optimizing compliance and reporting processes to align with business strategy, increase efficiency, and promote transparency. Additionally, you will encourage the development of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks, and help shape operating models that support alignment with governing tax regulations and business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (4-year degree) in Accounting or a graduate degree in Tax or Law.
Typically, no less than 4 - 6 years relevant experience of related tax experience.
CPA certification or licensed attorney status.
Demonstrated expertise in tax compliance and accounting for income tax reporting requirements.
Strong awareness of finance compliance and regulation.
Understanding of global compliance requirements.
Ability to assess tax legislation and its impact.
Familiarity with outsourcing/co-sourcing models.
Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
Understanding of US income tax accounting and tax provisions.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access and data mining tools.
Ability to build and manage relationships.
Demonstrated client trust and value.
Strong communication skills.
Complex problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
Ability to drive outcomes and demonstrate learning agility.
Commercial astuteness and leading teams.
Experience managing change.
Sector knowledge and a global mindset.
Fluency in Japanese.
Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading professional employees or supervising others to deliver complex technical initiatives.
Ability to manage engagement economics and resource planning.
Experience participating in RFP responses and identifying opportunities for additional services.
Experience with hybrid collaboration and global teams.

Responsibilities

Effective management and delivery of one or more processes, solutions, or projects, ensuring a strong focus on quality and effective risk management.
Drive continuous process improvement, identify innovative solutions through research and analysis, and apply expertise to guide others and recommend quality solutions.
Leading workstream delivery, tracking project status, and managing engagement economics.
Actively participating in client working sessions and leading workstreams from planning through closure.
Navigating complex tax environments, developing solutions to intricate problems, and recommending changes to policies and procedures that impact your team and potentially the broader business function.