Ey Law - Senior Tax Litigation Associate jobs at Ey in Canada, Montreal

You will be called upon to leverage your skills, professional experience, and interpersonal abilities to support clients through their transactions, while collaborating with other EY departments (primarily valuation and taxation).

Your key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management throughout the year.
• Establish expectations of value to be delivered.
• Participate in transaction execution, focusing mainly on complex or specialized issues (IFRS, ASPE, U.S. GAAP).
• Create reports and other deliverables.
• Understand the client's industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments.
• Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the client.
• Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team.
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.
• Demonstrate detailed understanding of key concepts and principles related to application of complex accounting standards, finance process improvements, project management and change management; show an ability to apply these consistently in engagement settings
• Monitor the engagement team's progress against the plan and alter it when needed.
• Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally.

Skills and attributes for success

• Accounting expertise in IFRS, US GAAP and ASPE
• Ability to research accounting topics using a variety of sources and apply to transactions or contracts to develop accounting policy examples or recommendations. Experience preparing technical accounting memos or papers to define a transaction and provide application to accounting guidance for clients and EY executives
• Plan, manage and participate in various engagements (researching application of accounting standards to various transactions, assessing financial and governance processes, assisting with accounting framework transitions, comparisons of different company practices, developing and providing tailored training, etc.)
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to lead a team and develop business opportunities
• Knowledge of business trends, emerging technical and industry developments
• Excellent leadership and project management skills
• Able to manage multiple engagements and deadline-driven

Ideally, you'll also:

• A degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major and a minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience along with CPA, CA designation or equivalency
• Audit or business experience in financial statement close or the application of accounting standards
• Demonstrate mastery of key concepts and principles related to process improvements, project management and change management; show an ability to apply these consistently in engagement settings
• Impeccable client relationship skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally where fluency in French and English is required. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role.

What we offer

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

Underpinning everything is our focus on developing a talented team through investment in technical and commercial training and knowledge transfer. Within the team you will have the opportunity to take on client management responsibilities and have the potential to gain excellent career progression.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior within Decision Modelling, you will join a collaborative team where our experienced leaders will coach and mentor your growth as a modeler, analyst and rounded commercial advisor. You will likely spend your day-to-day designing, building and testing integrated financial models for transaction decision-related projects or even for forecasting purposes for our clients. You’ll need a strong knowledge of Excel and how it can be applied to corporate finance and be flexible and adaptable when it comes to different projects. Reviewing financial models is key too and you will be part of teams that provide preliminary conclusions regarding the logical integrity of our clients’ models. Knowledge of analytical tools and techniques would also be of benefit in the role, such as data visualization software.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong Excel Skills - designing and building models as well as testing them; incorporating operational, tax, accounting and financing aspects across a range of sectors. Strong understanding of Excel and its key functionality (such as Power Query, Power Pivot, spill functions, tables) and demonstrated ability to build models and analysis in Excel
• Knowledge of one or more complementary coding languages (such as M, DAX, VBA, Python and R) how they can be applied to corporate finance and business strategy problems
• Stakeholder Management - every day you’ll interface with multiple stakeholders across different functions to identify underlying business drivers and appreciate context of the transaction and the client's business issues
• Logical thinking - you’ll apply logical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to support resolution of issues
• Attention to Detail – you will build models to meet our rigorous standards and review models built by others to identify logical concerns
• Communication - Communicating effectively with the engagement manager, the client, and the wider team in a concerted effort towards delivering work products of the highest standard
• Support - assisting senior team members in developing new business

To qualify for the role you must have

• Strong commercial awareness and an ability to identify the factors that drive business and financial performance, and proven ability to think logically and map business understanding into Excel-based analytics or modelling
• A passion for Decision Modelling; highly motivated, numerate and a logical thinker are all key to the role
• This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Proven experience of Decision Modelling, with 2-3 years of commercial, client-facing work experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and previous experience of working within a similar team
• Financial modelling experience
• A designation (such as CFM, CFMP, CBV, CFA, CPA or P.Eng) certification or significant progress towards these or similar certifications
• Strong communication skills that enable you to simplify complex technical topics and share those with non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with any of the following software packages: Data Visualization applications (e.g. MS Power BI, Tableau), Statistical packages (e.g. MATLAB, SPSS), VBA; C#, R or Python, MS Access;SQL Server

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for decision modelling and analytics, with very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients’ goals. Also, being highly motivated and self-aware to work autonomously where required.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist legal teams with document preparation, including drafting, editing, and reviewing legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and gather information relevant to ongoing cases and transactions.
• Maintain organized filing systems for both electronic and hard copy documents, ensuring easy retrieval of information.
• Manage communications and interactions with clients, external parties, and other stakeholders, ensuring professionalism and confidentiality.
• Support the legal team's compliance efforts by ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and protocols.
• Prepare for meetings, hearings, and trials by organizing necessary documentation and materials.
• Track deadlines and manage schedules to ensure timely responses to legal matters and client requests.
• Collaborate with various EY departments as needed to provide a multidisciplinary approach to legal solutions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2- 3 years as a legal assistant or in a related legal support role.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, concepts, and administrative procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with legal management software is desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

What we offer

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits
• Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

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Requisition Id : 1637566

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CNS - Risk - Process & Controls :

Financial Services Risk - helps clients in the financial sector to identify, manage and monitor the risks in their business. It is done through a transformative and agile approach including process and procedures, risk, data modeling and analytics, reporting to stakeholders and third parties, business requirements (for software selection and IT implementation), analysis of assets and liabilities, and capital and liquidity management.

Your key responsibilities

Technical Excellence

· Drive the business development process on new & existing client engagements by gathering appropriate resources, gaining access to key contacts & supervising proposal preparation.

· Identify buyers, influencers & stakeholders in existing client engagements and build strong relationships.

· Identify opportunities for cross-selling to current clients/introduce colleagues from other service lines.

· Work with high-growth clients and other market leaders in industries such as financial services, insurance etc.

· Plan & schedule client engagements. Determine and deploy the right team with adequate skill sets for executing engagements and periodically review the status of engagements and work products

· Review status updates and prepare management presentations/audit committee presentations etc.

· Drive timely billing of invoices & actively follow up on collections.

Skills and attributes

To qualify for the role you must have
Qualification

University undergraduate degree, post-graduation preferred.

· Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful and able to sustain postivie energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.

What we offer

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

As a Senior Tax Staff, you will be a part of our Montreal Transfer Pricing team and broadly as part of our International Tax & Transactions Services group. You will work alongside a team of dedicated transfer pricing economists and tax professionals to provide a fully integrated approach to transfer pricing, which includes preparing annual documentation, defending transfer pricing results in tax audits, designing transfer pricing policies, and advising multinational enterprises on how to streamline and automate their transfer pricing processes.

By joining EY Tax, you will be able to use and further develop technical transfer pricing expertise through our worldwide network of dedicated professionals and the critical skills required of a well-rounded transfer pricing consultant.

Your key responsibilities

Senior Tax Staff in our Transfer Pricing practice actively participate in various challenging engagements and contribute to the delivery of quality transfer pricing services to our diverse portfolio of clients.

Core elements of the role include

• Demonstrating a good basic understanding of economic, finance, and accounting principles and effectively applying such knowledge to client engagements
• Assisting in the delivery ofDelivering quality services and work products in a timely and responsive manner
• Thoroughly and accurately analyzing factual and financial information to generate insights
• Demonstrating versatility and adaptability to various management styles and different types of projects
• Assisting and overseeing in the preparation of high quality, practical approaches to the client's economic situation and arriving at logical conclusions
• Presenting the results of your work to small groups of colleagues or client personnel
• Conducting researchOverseeing on and reviewing comparable transactions research for companies in support of preparing documentation, including for advanced pricing arrangements, audit defence materials, and for planning purposes
• Performing and reviewing industry, company and other research as needed
• Participating in and contribute to achieving team goals
• Delegating and overseeing some work performed by onshore and offshore junior team members

To qualify for the role, you must have

• An undergraduate degree in economics, accounting, finance, business or a related field, or a professional designation
• Prior work experience in a professional environment for at least three years
• Experience in transfer pricing would be an asset
• The ability to thrive within a fast-paced, professional services environment requiring multi-tasking and frequent collaboration with colleagues and clients
• The capacity to quickly understand fast-moving situations
• The ability to lead a team and manage budgets effectively, with some oversight
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities in English. Fluent French speaking is required.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint

While based in Montreal, this position will interact with external and internal stakeholders both within and outside of Canada. French and English bilingualism is therefore a requirement

What we look for

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 discretionary bonus program, 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

In the lab, you will be joined by a team of multidisciplinary professionals in versatile roles, which includes data analytics, programming, automation, and data visualization. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

Your key responsibilities

• Work within our Assurance Digital team to export, transform, validate, and output large and complex data sets for use in EY’s data analytics tools
• Work and build strong relationships with EY audit teams while co-developing a robust and repeatable data analytics delivery process
• Proactively monitor, manage, and execute projects with engagement teams
• Collaborate with the data analytics and engagement teams to design and implement improvements to the data delivery process

Skills and attributes for success

• An undergraduate degree in business or accounting with a minor in computer science, computer science, computer engineering, data analysis, financial mathematics or another related field
• A minimum of two years’ work experience
• A basic understanding of a company’s financial reporting process and financial terms
• Strong interest in data analytics, data transformation, robotics process automation, and finance or accounting
• Strong project management and organizational skills with an ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to explain technical terms to a non-technical audience
• A critical and logical thinker who is able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Process driven individual with a strong attention to detail
• This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally where fluency in French and English is required. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role.

Your key responsibilities

• Advise and assist clients in federal and provincial tax audits and propose strategies for resolving disputes.
• Prepare notices of objection, written representations and submissions to the tax authorities.
• Represent clients in disputes (court appeals, judicial reviews, voluntary disclosures, requests for relief, etc.).
• Draft legal opinions on tax consequences and perform post-deal audits.
• Supervise junior lawyers and help with business development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across EY’s national and global networks.

Skills and attributes for success

• 1 to 2 years of experience in tax litigation, including representations before the courts.
• Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec.
• Completion of the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Program or a Master of Taxation (an asset).
• Outstanding academic and professional credentials.
• Bilingual (French and English), with excellent writing and speaking skills.
• Strong social skills for working with and integrating into groups.
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Analytically minded, able to work independently and client-oriented.

What we offer

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits
• Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

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