Ernst & Young

Director - International Tax, Global Compliance & Cross-Border Planning

Ernst & Young$240K — $450K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Taxation, or equivalent experience; Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
  • Minimum of 10 years experience in individual and expatriate taxation, managing a population of 500 or more expatriates/foreign nationals.
  • Expertise in global tax planning, structuring for acquisitions, reorganizations, and business transformations.
  • Experience in financial modeling and forecasting for partner distributions and international tax initiatives.
  • Proven ability in driving process optimization and technology enablement in international tax operations.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee federal and international tax reporting obligations for EY US LLP.
  • Coordinate U.S. tax compliance obligations with EY Global and member firms.
  • Advise partners on international tax matters and cross-border business activities.
  • Manage U.S. and international tax audits and relationships with tax authorities.
  • Oversee foreign tax credit planning to maximize tax benefits for partners.
  • Lead withholding tax strategy, including treaty claims and residency certifications.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits package with performance-based rewards.
  • Flexible environment with a hybrid model requiring 60% in-person collaboration.
  • Flexible vacation policy allowing personal discretion for time off.
  • Medical, dental coverage, pension, and 401(k) plans.
  • Paid time off for holidays, winter/summer breaks, personal care, and other necessary leaves.
Full Job Description
Location: Anywhere in Country

The opportunity

This role is responsible for the strategy, oversight, and execution of EY US LLP's international tax operations and the US tax footprint of EY foreign firms. Leader of the firm's global tax compliance, audit defense, withholding tax management, cross-border mobility risk, quality, and transaction planning initiatives. They will oversee key strategic projects, governance processes, and risk management programs designed to support the firm's global activities while minimizing tax exposure and ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities
  • Overseeing EY US LLP's federal and international tax reporting obligations, including Forms 720, 5471, 5472, 8858, 8975, and other global compliance requirements.
  • Coordinating with EY Global and member firms to manage U.S. tax compliance obligations, governance processes and reporting requirements across the network.
  • Advising the Tax Matters Partner and Tax Director on international tax matters, cross-border business activities, permanent establishment risk, and emerging regulatory developments.
  • Managing US and international tax audits, tax authority relationships, and controversy matters involving EY US LLP and foreign member firms.
  • Overseeing foreign tax credit planning, tracking and reporting processes to maximize partner tax benefits and support compliance objectives.
  • Leading withholding tax strategy, including treaty benefit claims, residency certification processes and collaboration with internal stakeholders to reduce global withholding tax exposure.


Skills and attributes for success
  • Directing the review of engagement agreements, statements of work, and other commercial arrangements to identify and mitigate international tax, withholding tax, and permanent establishment risks.
  • Developing policies, governance processes, and monitoring programs related to cross-border travel and service delivery activities to minimize tax risk for partners and personnel.


To qualify for the role, you must have
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Taxation or equivalent experience. Master's Degree in Tax or MBA a plus.
  • A minimum of 10 years of individual and expatriate taxation preferably in an environment where the individual managed a population of 500 or more expatriates/foreign nationals.
  • Leading U.S. tax planning and structuring for global acquisitions, reorganizations, business transformations, and strategic initiatives undertaken by EY US LLP and EY Global.
  • Overseeing financial modeling and forecasting activities related to EYGS partner distributions and other international tax planning initiatives.
  • Driving continuous improvement through process optimization, enhanced data management, technology enablement, and automation of international tax operations.


What we offer 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. Learn more.
  • 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. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $200,000 to $396,000. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $240,000 to $450,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
  • Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
  • 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.


Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

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EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

About Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young (EY) is a multinational professional services firm that provides audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services to clients in a wide range of industries. The firm was founded in 1989 through the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co., and has since grown to become one of the largest professional services firms in the world. EY is committed to building a better working world by helping its clients solve their toughest challenges, and by creating a positive impact on the communities it serves.
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