Tax Director jobs in United States, Virginia, Arlington

As an EY Private Tax Manager, with a focus on cross border tax needs of high net worth individuals and their affiliated entities, you will apply your tax knowledge across a wide range of tax topics and processes, devising elegant outcomes to some of the most complex challenges around. You’ll work with some of the world’s most successful private clients and businesses, and in return you can expect an incredible range of projects and responsibilities that will support your career growth.

Skills and attributes for success

• Apply rules related to controlled foreign corporations and passive foreign investment companies onto tax returns
• Application of foreign tax treaties and foreign tax credits
• Prepare form 1040, 1041 and 1065 and significant experience preparing or advising on domestic income and transfer tax and/or U.S. international informational returns (Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 1040, 1041, 1065, 3520, 3520A)
• Team members with a compliance focus: prepare or review US federal and state tax returns for high net worth individual US citizens living abroad, US residents holding nonUS assets, or foreign nationals holding US assets. This role includes the preparation and review of the foreign info reporting requirements for cross border tax compliance such as foreign corporations, foreign partnerships, foreign disregarded entities and foreign trusts. Experience with relevant tax processing programs, and application of AI to data optimization and return process are essential skills.
• Team members with an advisory focus:
• Design pre-immigration tax plans
• Classification of trusts for US tax purposes, and review of forms 3520
• Assist with US exit planning
• FIRPTA
• Form the US tax piece of multi-jurisdictional inheritance/succession, including the use of trusts, both domestic and foreign
• Identifying foreign reporting obligations
• Prepare tax memorandums and opinions
• Translating complex data from a range of sources into client-ready insights and deliverables
• Support our Private practice with relevant tax analysis and address new trends/market opportunities.
• Work closely with rotators from our domestic teams, individuals on rotation from foreign affiliated firms, and our global deployment services team
• Building effective long-term relationships with our clients, understanding their unique needs to provide a tailored service
• Communicating complex tax issues to non-tax professionals and clients
• Maintaining your reputation in your field by constantly updating and sharing your technical and finest practice knowledge
• An appreciation of world affairs, cultures and protecting financial security.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor's degree in a related field, supported by significant tax and a CPA certification or membership in The Bar; Minimum of 5 years of work experience in professional services or professional tax organization
• A thorough understanding of estate and wealth planning; as well as experience with federal and state personal and trust income tax
• Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills, and the confidence to challenge senior colleagues and stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds
• A thorough understanding of automated tax processing systems and laws within your area of technical professionalism
• Experience managing budgets and projects

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A proven record in high net-worth tax planning
• A proven record in a professional services environment
• Experience in coaching and mentoring junior colleagues
• Executive presence and business development skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• The ability to adapt your work style to work with both internal and client team members

What we look for

We’re interested in tax professionals with a genuine interest in providing outstanding services to some of the world’s most influential people. Working with people from all backgrounds, from executives and entrepreneurs to investors and families, you’ll use your experience and status as a trusted advisor to maintain and further our reputation for excellence.

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 includes medical and dental coverage, both pension and 401(k) plans, a minimum of 15 days of vacation plus ten observed holidays and three paid personal days, and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• A network of overseas colleagues, and chances to relocate or take on overseas assignments
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Your key responsibilities

• Reproduce and resolve user-level defects in platform applications.
• Submit targeted hotfix pull requests (PRs) with appropriate test coverage.
• Coordinate with the Operations Lead Engineer to deploy releases and hotfixes.
• Debug application issues to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Act as a technical escalation point during high-pressure incidents.
• Maintain close alignment with engineering teams to ensure support readiness and release quality.
• Deliver high-quality work within expected timeframes and on budget.
• Monitor progress, manage risk, and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Work with various stakeholders to understand the business challenges and provide workarounds in case of challenges.

To qualify for this role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree in technology, information systems, or computer science, and minimum of 6 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 5 years of related work experience.
• Approved certification
• Strong hands-on technical skills equivalent to an Application Engineer.
• Proven experience in debugging and resolving complex application issues.
• Familiarity with release management and deployment coordination.
• Ability to write and validate hotfix PRs with test cases.

Ideally, you will also have

• Strong interest in learning generative AI and using AI technologies is preferred
• Excellent prioritization, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage pressure and respond effectively in high-stakes situations.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to interact with executive stakeholders.
• Characteristics of a forward-thinker and self-motivator who adapts quickly to new challenges.
• Experience working in hybrid environments and collaborating across distributed teams.
• Experience managing personnel and participating in hiring processes.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, as needed.

What we look for

• We're interested in people who are ready to become part of a highly engaged, diverse, and dynamic team to help us continue to make a real difference to our clients. If you have an interest in leveraging technology to improve business processes and the ambition to go above and beyond expectations, this role is for you.

Your key responsibilities

• Prospecting and lead generation (i.e., demand generation)
• Develop and manage a multi-year sales pipeline.
• Client relationship management.
• Develop compelling win strategies and remain engaged through contract award.
• Sales presentations and sales process management include developing and presenting gate review (i.e., deal enablement) content for the qualification phase.
• Negotiations of teaming agreements with industry partners, ability to support negotiations of terms and conditions.
• Spend approximately 80% of your time actively engaging with your clients.
• Spend approximately 20% of your time on strategy and management initiatives.

Skills and attributes for success

You'll need to thrive in a matrixed organization, balancing the needs of the client against business initiatives and goals. Your ability to develop and build networks will be instrumental in connecting with colleagues across the leadership team and service lines to drive a coordinated market effort. With natural coaching skills, you'll inspire others with your actions in the market. You'll be a trusted advisor to the EY account lead (GCSP) and the account team, acting in a consultative manner. You'll be the catalyst that pulls stakeholders together to drive strategic initiatives and enable revenue growth.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• 10-12+ years’ experience as a business development executive.
• A proven record of selling complex technology solutions to "C" level executives in the Federal space, specifically at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
• Established and trusted relationships across key federal agencies, including ICE, DHS OCIO, USCIS FDNS, TSA, Coast Guard, CBP, and Law Enforcement with both executive leadership (C-suite) and influential mid-career professionals who shape mission-critical requirements, development strategies, and procurement decisions .
• Industry relationships with potential teaming partners, alliances, MBE/WBE small businesses, and competitors.
• Outstanding client management and relationship skills, strong executive presence and influencing skills.
• Solid understanding of the marketplace, industry, competitive intelligence, and account information.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing and resolving conflict.
• Bachelor’s Degree

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Team selling experience.
• Eligible for U.S. security clearance

Your key responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of ServiceNow solutions for various business units, including ITSM, ITOM, HR, Security Incident Response, etc.
• Design and implement integrations between ServiceNow and other third-party systems.
• Develop and manage ServiceNow platform architecture to ensure scalability, security, and performance.
• Create and manage custom ServiceNow applications and modules according to business requirements.
• Configure and manage ServiceNow instances, including user management, role-based access controls, and security settings.
• Perform regular platform maintenance, including system upgrades, patches, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, applying best practices to ensure system stability and security.
• Maintain ServiceNow's workflows, automation processes, and integrations to enhance business operations.
• Develop ServiceNow modules (e.g., Incident, Problem, Change, Service Catalog) and applications to meet business needs.
• Develop custom workflows, scripts, and business rules using ServiceNow scripting languages such as JavaScript and Glide.
• Create and maintain ServiceNow reports, dashboards, and metrics to provide meaningful insights to stakeholders.
• Perform data imports and manage data integrity across the platform.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements, assess needs, and design appropriate solutions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior administrators and developers.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for ServiceNow and help drive adoption of best practices across the organization.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure proper integration between ServiceNow and other enterprise systems.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for escalated issues related to the ServiceNow platform.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain a knowledge base of common issues and resolutions for reference by the team.

Skills and attributes for success

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field
• Strong understanding of ServiceNow platform architecture, including workflows, scripting (JavaScript/Glide), and integrations (REST/SOAP).
• Familiarity with tools like ServiceNow Studio, ServiceNow Orchestration, and Service Portal.
• Proficiency in using the ServiceNow platform for automation, reporting, and dashboards.
• Ability to work with the ServiceNow development and staging environments.
• Strong understanding of US Government’s expectations for IT control environment
• Ability to plan, execute and deliver on projects in a timely manner
• Ability to multi-task on varying projects and initiatives
• Attention to detail; organized and thorough
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work with a diverse and geographically distributed team

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with ServiceNow as an Architect.
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect with expertise in designing and implementing ServiceNow solutions.
• Experience in ServiceNow implementations, configurations, customizations, and integrations.
• Deep knowledge of ServiceNow ITSM, ITOM, and other ServiceNow products.
• Strong understanding of ServiceNow platform architecture, scripting (JavaScript/Glide), integrations (REST/SOAP), UI policies, business rules, client scripts, and workflow administration.
• Familiarity with tools like ServiceNow Studio, ServiceNow Orchestration, and Service Portal.
• Proficiency in using the ServiceNow platform for automation, reporting, and dashboards.
• Ability to work with the ServiceNow development and staging environments.
• ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) required.
• ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD) is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Security Clearance
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and frameworks.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) in relevant modules (ITSM, ITOM, SPM etc.) is a plus.
• Any ServiceNow mainline certification

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 includes medical and dental coverage, both pension and 401(k) plans, a flexible time off policy with plus 19 observed holidays, and a range of 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

• 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

Product Owner, Tax - Americas Tax Technology Group (ATTG) Senior Manager (Multiple Positions) (1638776), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, Tysons (McLean), VA.

Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or a related field, and 8 years of related work experience, of which at least 5 years must be progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience. Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or a related field, and 7 years of related work experience.Must have 6 years of experience in tax domain knowledge including financial compliance and reporting vendor software.Must have 6 years of experience managing implementation teams to adhere to internal standards across all phases of the software development lifecycle including the functional and non-functional phases.Must have 4 years of experience conducting design thinking sessions and developing business capability matrix’s.Must have 4 years of experience converting business and technical requirements into appropriate solutions.Must have 4 years of experience supporting peer teams such as infrastructure, operations, enterprise architecture, and/or information security.Must have 4 years of experience managing relationships with business sponsors and vendors to facilitate smooth development and implementation of products.Requires domestic travel up to 5%, to serve client needs.Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on yourperformance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary for this job is $ 226,540.00 per year. 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 40-60% 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.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

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