EY Indirect Transaction Tax Senior 

United States, Georgia, Atlanta 

960264064

Handling tax in such a large, sophisticated organization takes more than just a technical understanding of current tax practices. As a Transactions Senior, we’ll look to you to apply your knowledge to a wide range of tax areas and processes, devising strategic outcomes to some very complex issues. In return, you can expect the support of some of the most engaging colleagues around, as well as plenty of opportunities to progress your career.

Our tax function is constantly evolving, and it’s here you’ll find everything you need to grow as we do. It’s all about taking on new skills and responsibilities as they arise, and making the most of our dedicated mentors and training programs. Our Indirect Transactions practice helps our clients plan, execute and integrate their transaction strategies. Our services include deal structuring, due diligence, post-deal integration, tax attribute management, and opinions and ruling requests. We also manage relationships with highly acquisitive clients that require real-time support and advice.

Your key responsibilities

You’ll likely spend much of your time supporting client consultations and challenging the tax strategy and approach for optimal effectiveness. We’ll look to you to develop strong relationships with our clients and team effectively with internal resources while developing and coaching junior members of the team.

Skills and attributes for success

• Provide indirect tax consulting advice to clients across all tax types, industries, and jurisdictions
• Support client engagement teams, participating in due diligence and structuring engagements related to transactions that private equity and strategic corporate entities pursue
• Assist with the review and analysis of merger agreements and opinion letters
• Identification and analysis of tax risks and opportunities while advising on alternative tax strategies for acquisition, disposition, and restructuring of businesses
• Develop less experienced team members through mentoring, knowledge-sharing and teaming
• Drafting/reviewing reports summarizing tax exposures, related risks and recommendations for next steps

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of work experience in professional services or professional tax organization
• Experience with M&A tax due diligence, deal structuring, and post-acquisition planning
• Willingness and ability to travel, when necessary

Ideally, you’ll also have

• US CPA or member of US State bar
• Strong writing, research, analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in fast paced professional services environment