Business Tax Services - Federal Tax Advisory - R&D And Credits Senior

Federal Tax Advisory Senior Consultant

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. EY's Business Tax Advisory (BTA) – Federal Tax Advisory (FTA) practice provides cutting edge solutions to some of the world's largest organizations, middle market and private companies. As a member of our FTA team, you will solve problems, add value and assist companies in navigating an increasingly complex post-tax reform environment. As an FTA Senior Consultant, you will have an opportunity to work on some of the most complex tax issues and translate them into effective tax strategies, focused on managing the impact tax has on our clients' business. You will be part of the team, focused on identifying the various cash tax savings and refund opportunities in the areas of FDII, BEAT, and GILTI planning; R&D credits; accounting methods; capitalization and cost recovery; transaction costs; inventory; and others.

Our market-leading approach combines extensive federal tax experience with compliance and strategic planning, providing clients with an integrated service that adds significant value to their tax function. Mentored by nationally recognized professionals, you will be a trusted business advisor by delivering on our promises to our clients. Additionally, you will be part of a rapidly growing team that is working with and supporting EY's comprehensive business tax advisory strategy. With the support of some of the most experienced professionals in the business, you can expect to develop your career at EY and build a strong foundation in your tax technical, management, marketing and business skills.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Serving clients in various public and private industries and sectors
• Directly interfacing with our clients and supporting the day-to-day project management activities
• Analyzing the client data/information, and preparing the commensurate analyses
• Supporting and actively participating in analysis of large datasets and the related evaluation of the pertinent laws and regulations
• Collaborating with firm subject matter professionals to analyze the client facts
• Providing guidance and direction to the associates, support them on various engagement and the related activities
• Delivering client engagements and working directly with BTA managers and partners to serve our clients
• Developing our people and growing and nurturing the OneEY culture

Skills and attributes for success include:

• Facilitating delivery of effective approaches to our clients' tax needs
• Applying critical and independent thinking to identify new business opportunities
• Assisting in executing client engagements
• Providing timely and high-quality tax research and the related analysis, including preparation of technical memoranda
• Proactively managing projects to ensure timely delivery of high-quality analysis and client deliverables
• Supporting the development of client relationships
• Learning and developing specific client industry and sector knowledge
• Helping to develop and guide associates by providing actionable performance feedback and ensuring team responsibilities are consistent with their developmental goals
• Building on technical competence by staying current on trends, developments and technical issues and applying them to client facts and circumstances
• Demonstrating willingness to learn and innovate through application of our current tools and emerging technologies, such as SharePoint, MS Power BI, MS Power Pivot, MS Power Query and Alteryx

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, management information systems, or related field, as well as approximately four years of related work experience, OR a graduate degree in tax, law or management information systems, and approximately three years of related work experience
• CPA or licensed attorney designation or eligible to obtain one of the designations
• Experience with preparing tax research and the related analysis
• Proficient in analyzing large datasets
• The ability to learn complex tax and industry concepts and apply them to specific client scenarios
• Good managerial, organizational, project management and verbal/written communication skills
• The ability to work well in a team environment and be comfortable supervising teams of EY personnel and client personnel
• Business and tax technical writing skills
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Access, and data mining tools
• Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Familiarity and/or experience in the areas of the IRS tax controversy and statistical sampling
• Experience with current data analytics and visual tools, such as MS Power BI, MS Power Pivot, MS Power Query and Alteryx
• Big 4 comparable experience
• Certifications in Alteryx or Microsoft products (MSCA)
• Advanced degree, such as MST, MSA, JD, or LLM

We are interested in tax professionals who are excited about implementing sophisticated types of quantitative analyses, with the confidence and knowledge to think creatively in a constantly shifting environment. If you possess an entrepreneurial spirit, the ability to prioritize across projects and make strong decisions in often challenging scenarios, this role is for you.

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY's Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.