Tax Manager

Description:

EY (Ernst & Young), one of the largest global professional services firms, is seeking a highly capable Tax Manager to join its Financial Services Organization (FSO) within the Tax Technology & Transformation practice based in New York, NY. This role is ideal for individuals who have deep tax knowledge along with a passion for innovation and process optimization through technology.

The Tax Technology & Transformation team supports leading financial services clients, including top-tier banking, insurance, asset management, and real estate institutions, in transforming their tax functions to meet rapidly evolving regulatory requirements and business needs. The successful candidate will play a strategic role in delivering impactful, technology-enabled solutions that increase tax compliance efficiency and operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

🔹 Client Engagement & Strategy:

• Lead and manage projects aimed at improving the operational effectiveness of tax functions.

• Collaborate with clients to analyze existing tax processes and identify optimization opportunities through automation and technology integration.

• Guide the design and implementation of customized tax technology solutions.

🔹 Technology Integration & Development:

• Evaluate and enhance the use of existing tax technologies such as ONESOURCE, CorpTax, Vertex, and SharePoint.

• Contribute to the development of tailored applications using tools such as SQL Server, VBA/VSTO, MS Power BI, or Visual Studio.

• Embed tax requirements into core financial and business systems like SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, and other ERP platforms.

🔹 Team Leadership & Collaboration:

• Supervise and coordinate the work of onshore and offshore project teams.

• Serve as a mentor to junior staff and facilitate their technical and professional development.

• Communicate complex tax and technology concepts clearly and effectively to clients and stakeholders.

🔹 Risk and Compliance Oversight:

• Identify and evaluate process risks; implement control improvements.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations as well as internal standards.

• Stay updated on emerging tax legislation, trends, and digital transformation practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with 4 years of experience

• Experience in financial services, tax, or finance-related transformation or technology implementation

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Proven leadership skills, attention to detail, and a problem-solving mindset

• Willingness to travel 30–80% depending on client projects

• Ability to manage multiple high-impact engagements concurrently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as CPA, JD, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), or PMP (must be obtained within 1 year if not currently held)

• Hands-on experience with tax technologies like CorpTax, ONESOURCE, Vertex, or Sabrix

• Development skills with RPA, Visual Studio, SQL Server, or MS Power BI

• Knowledge of integrating tax logic within ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

What EY Offers:

• Competitive base salary with a range of $127100 to $233000 per year (adjusted by geography and experience)

• Additional salary range for NYC Metro, Washington State, and California is $152500 to $264800 annually

• Total Rewards package includes:

  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)

  • 401(k) with company match and pension plans

  • Flexible paid time off, holidays, family care leave, and wellness programs

  • Leadership development programs and career advancement opportunities

  • Hybrid work environment (40–60% in-person expected for external client roles)

About EY:
EY is committed to building a better working world through collaboration, innovation, and integrity. With a presence in over 150 countries, EY provides top-tier assurance, consulting, tax, and transaction services. The FSO unit is dedicated to advancing financial services across banking, asset management, insurance, and more through expert advisory and tailored digital transformation solutions.