EY Direct Tax Manager 

Hungary, Budapest 

824389447

Manager – Direct Tax Compliance and Reporting CoE

Global Compliance & Reporting (GCR) – Direct Tax Compliance and Reporting CoE

Join our fast-growing Direct Tax Compliance and Reporting CoE as a Manager. You’ll support multi-country client engagements in tax accounting and direct tax, providing Group Tax Accounting/Reporting services under US GAAP and IFRS. In this role, you’ll contribute to process improvement and help redesign how we deliver tax compliance and reporting, ensuring efficient, high-quality outcomes for our clients.

1. Tax Accounting & Reporting

• Support the preparation and review of interim, quarterly, and year-end global tax provisions under IFRS and US GAAP
• Assist with tax reporting deliverables from controllers and tax managers across the Group
• Contribute to US GAAP and IFRS disclosure preparation, including reconciliation of GAAP differences
• Maintain tax provision memoranda and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, including SOX documentation and audit processes
• Key client contact, communicating with clients and building strong relationships.

2. Process Improvement & Compliance

• Identify and support implementation of process improvements in tax provision and compliance functions
• Coordinate preparation of tax account reconciliations and related schedules
• Monitor and manage the implications of new accounting standards and regulatory changes (including, but not limited to, BEPS Pillar Two)
• Help standardize and embed Group Tax Reporting processes to ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX
• Contribute to continuous improvement in tax reporting processes through design, control, and operational enhancements
• Managing account resourcing, budget and delivery

3. Leadership & Collaboration

• Support tax reporting aspects of M&A transactions, including purchase accounting and compliance
• Mentor and develop junior staff on ASC 740, IAS 12, and other key tax concepts; provide performance feedback
• Partner with internal tax, accounting, and finance teams, as well as external service providers
• Develop and lead onshore/offshore teams for seamless client service delivery.
• Ensure the highest quality standards and develop team talent at all levels
• Help setting engagement strategies and connect clients with EY subject matter experts.
• Serve as an escalation point for client and internal teams.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree qualified
• 5+ years of experience in corporate tax or direct tax accounting
• Strong tax accounting skills and experience in US GAAP and/or IFRS tax accounting provisions/projects
• Good experience in tax accounting packages and strong Excel skills
• Agile to the changing client environment and able to provide quality deliverables under tight timelines
• Experience providing tax services to a portfolio of clients
• Proactive and able to identify opportunities for business development
• Supervisory skills and ability to develop and coach team members

Additional skills and attributes for success

• ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA/CPA qualified or equivalent tax qualification (or working towards qualification)
• Understanding and working technical knowledge of ASC 740 and/or IAS 12 frameworks
• Corporate income tax experience across multiple jurisdictions
• Knowledge of withholding tax processes is a plus
• Experience managing teams and mentoring staff
• Strong communication skills and experience working with multi-country teams
• Ability to distil complex concepts into clear, actionable insights
• Organized and able to deliver tax accounting in a short timeframe
• Problem solving capabilities and process improvement mindset
• Ability to manage budgets and time to deliver quality output
• Project management skills, ability to plan and prioritize work, meet deadlines, monitor budgets
• Experience managing international projects
• Experience in process and technology design is beneficial but not mandatory
• Understanding of BEPS Pillar Two and OECD GloBE Framework is a plus

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package, including private health insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth, by access to training and development programs, coaching and mentoring as well as on-the job opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with multicultural teams.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work with 2 days in the office per week.
• Employee wellness programs and initiatives and the opportunity to obtain the All You Can Move sport pass.
• Possibility to volunteer for meaningful initiatives to positively impact lives in the community.