EY Vancouver - US Transaction Tax Manager 

Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver 

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As a US Transaction Tax Manager, you will be a part of our national Transaction Tax – Mergers and Acquisitions practice. You will be part of a team who helps clients determine the right deal to do, and then assist them in doing the deal right. Transaction Tax services encompass developing and advising on the tax structure, executing tax due diligence, challenging assumptions about future tax performance, and assisting with the tax aspect of purchase agreements, post-closing reorganizations, and other transaction tax matters.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager, you will be involved in analyzing and structuring transactions, delivering outstanding client service as a project manager on due diligence projects for both strategic and private equity buyers and sellers, as well as be involved in analyzing and structuring transactions.

Core elements of the role include

• Managing due diligence projects and determining potential tax liabilities and exposures in both strategic and private equity transactions.
• Reviewing and analyzing merger agreements and providing opinion letters
• Structuring transactions for both strategic and financial owners related to acquisitions and divestitures
• Effectively managing engagement teams that may consist of attorneys, CFOs, corporate directors, accountants, and tax professionals
• Establishing relationships with portfolio companies to show planning opportunities
• Developing internal relationships with other members of Transaction Tax, US Tax and other EY tax advisory and financial professionals
• Identifying and capitalizing on opportunities for providing tax approaches to clients and targets

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent,
• A US CPA or be a licenced Attorney with an active membership and in good standing with the bar of the highest court within the US
• A minimum of 4 years of US tax experience, Mergers and Acquisitions tax experience and or US Tax compliance is an asset
• Strong writing, research and analytical skills
• Proven project management skills and demonstrated success in leading and managing teams
• Excellent go to market presentation and selling abilities
• The ability to work in dynamic environment with shifting priorities and changing demands

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

The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $82,000 to $125,000. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.