The opportunity

As a US Transaction Tax Manager, you will be a part of our national Transaction Tax – Mergers and Acquisitions practice. You will be part of a team who helps clients determine the right deal to do, and then assists them in doing the deal right. Transaction Tax services encompass developing and advising on tax structure, executing tax due diligence, challenging assumptions about future tax performance, and assisting with the tax aspect of purchase agreements, post-closing reorganizations, and other transaction tax matters.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager, you will be involved in analyzing and structuring transactions, while also ensuring exceptional client service as you oversee due diligence projects for both strategic and private equity buyers and sellers.

Core elements of the role include

• Managing due diligence projects and determining potential tax liabilities and exposures in both strategic and private equity transactions
• Reviewing and analyzing purchase and merger agreements
• Structuring transactions for both strategic and financial owners related to acquisitions and divestitures
• Effectively managing engagement teams that may consist of attorneys, CFOs, corporate directors, accountants, and tax professionals
• Establishing relationships with portfolio companies to show planning opportunities
• Developing internal relationships with other members of Transaction Tax, US Tax and other EY tax advisory and financial professionals
• Identifying and capitalizing on opportunities for providing tax approaches to clients and targets

Your success in the role is supported by

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent
• A US CPA or a US Attorney licence, with an active membership and in good standing with the bar of the highest court within the US
• 4 or more years of US tax Advisory or Compliance or Mergers and Acquisitions tax experience is an asset
• Excellent professional writing, research and analytical skills
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams and managing projects
• Excellent go to market presentation and selling abilities
• The ability to effectively navigate shifting priorities and changing demands

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. We’re looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help the world’s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you