US Corporate Tax - Waterloo - Senior Manager

EY•Waterloo, ON

1d•CA$121,500 - CA$178,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a US Tax Senior Manager in EY's U.S. Tax Practice, you will lead large and complex engagements, serving as a trusted advisor to multinational clients across public and private sectors. Building on deep technical knowledge, you’ll drive high-quality U.S. compliance delivery and provide practical, innovative tax advice across U.S. federal and state matters, as well as cross-border considerations. In this role, you will be accountable for engagement strategy, technical leadership, risk and quality, and team development. You’ll cultivate strong client relationships, identify and advance opportunities, and contribute to the growth of EY’s U.S. Tax practice in Canada through thought leadership, coaching, and participation in national initiatives. This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Requirements

An undergraduate degree in a related field
Significant progressive U.S. tax experience, typically 8 or more years, with a strong foundation in U.S. corporate federal and state income tax compliance, and or partnership compliance, including review leadership and issue resolution
A US CPA designation
Demonstrated experience leading teams, managing engagement economics, and delivering through others
Strong technical research capability, experience drafting and reviewing technical memoranda and client-ready communications

Nice To Haves

Strong people leadership with a demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and retain high-performing teams
Confident communicator who can influence across levels and collaborate effectively across geographies and service lines
Proven ability to build and sustain senior client relationships and translate technical work into practical business outcomes
Strong commercial mindset and interest in growth, market development, and account expansion
Deep technical knowledge in U.S. corporate and partnership taxation and the ability to resolve complex issues with sound judgment
Ability to synthesize technical guidance into clear recommendations, supported by strong writing skills
Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and deliver across multiple engagements and deadlines
Strong focus on quality, risk management, and consistent delivery excellence

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee multiple complex U.S. tax compliance engagements end-to-end, ensuring technical accuracy, quality, and timely delivery
Serve as a primary client contact and build trusted relationships with tax leaders and key stakeholders
Provide technical leadership on U.S. corporate and partnership taxation matters, including federal and state considerations
Guide cross-border tax issue spotting and collaborate with global teams as needed
Review and sign off on key deliverables i.e. returns, workpapers, technical memoranda and drive risk and quality management across engagements
Coach, mentor, and develop Managers and staff to build high-performing teams and create a strong teaming culture
Lead engagement economics i.e. scope, budgeting, resourcing, and proactively manage risks, deadlines, and priorities
Support business development through proposals, pursuits, account planning, and relationship expansion
Contribute to national initiatives e.g., recruiting, learning and tax technology adoption

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Discretionary bonus program
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan
Defined contribution pension plan
Great vacation policy
Firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year
Statutory holidays
Paid personal days
Range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being
Support and coaching from engaging colleagues
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
Freedom and flexibility to handle your role