Ernst & Young - Houston, TX

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Manager
Houston, TX
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Tax Accountant in the International Tax Services (Transfer Pricing) team at Ernst & Young, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality transfer pricing advice throughout the tax life cycle, which includes planning, accounting, compliance, and controversy. Your expertise will be essential in building and maintaining strong client relationships while demonstrating a deep understanding of their business operations. You will be responsible for performing transfer pricing analyses that reflect the international business operations of our clients, preparing necessary documentation, and participating in advanced pricing agreements (APAs). Additionally, you will review the transfer pricing section of the quarterly tax provision prepared by clients as part of their financial statement requirements and defend transfer pricing strategies during audits. Your role will also involve working on the valuation of intangible assets and delivering practical tax planning solutions that meet client needs. In this managerial position, you will lead and motivate teams with diverse skills and backgrounds, ensuring the consistent delivery of quality client services by monitoring progress and performance. You will be expected to demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge while maintaining long-term client relationships and networks. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to cultivate business development opportunities, contributing to the growth and success of the firm. This is a full-time position requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday, with working hours from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. The role may require domestic and/or international travel up to 25% to meet client needs, providing you with the chance to engage with clients directly and enhance your professional network.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver quality transfer pricing advice through the tax life cycle including planning, accounting, compliance, and controversy.
  • Build and maintain client relationships while demonstrating knowledge of client business operations.
  • Perform transfer pricing analysis reflecting the international business operations of clients.
  • Prepare documentation and participate in advanced pricing agreements (APAs).
  • Review the transfer pricing section of the quarterly tax provision prepared by clients.
  • Defend transfer pricing strategies during audits and work on the valuation of intangible assets.
  • Manage and motivate teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
  • Monitor progress to ensure consistent delivery of quality client services.
  • Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge.
  • Cultivate business development opportunities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Law, Mathematics, Policy Analysis, Tax or a related field and 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 4 years of experience; or a PhD with 2 years of experience.
  • 2 years of experience in transfer pricing documentation at a mid-size/regional to large sized/national public accounting firm or law firm.
  • 2 years of experience in supply chain, transfer pricing planning or APA/controversy support at a mid-size/regional to large sized/national public accounting firm or law firm.
  • 2 years of experience in economic modeling.
  • 2 years of experience advising clients on technical aspects of transfer pricing and general business issues.
  • 1 year of experience reviewing transfer pricing analysis prepared by junior staff.
  • 1 year of experience managing tax compliance engagements, including budgeting and billing.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with international tax regulations and compliance.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Pension and 401(k) plans
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Paid time off for designated EY Paid Holidays
  • Winter/Summer breaks
  • Personal/Family Care leave
  • Other leaves of absence for well-being support
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