Federal Tax Senior Manager - Global Compliance and Reporting - SAN FRANCISCO /San Jose

Tax – Compliance and Reporting – Tax Compliance – Senior Manager

Will you shape the future or will the future shape you?

The opportunity

You'll be part of a growing global team, acting as a key point of contact for a wide range of clients and colleagues. This is an opportunity for cross-border and cross-functional teaming. In return, you can expect plenty of support designed with your own personal skills and experience. EY is a dynamic place to develop not only your technical tax knowledge, but also your professional leadership and business acumen. Our market-leading approach combines extensive local compliance and accounting experience ' in over 120 countries ' with standard global compliance and tax accounting processes and web-based tools. 

As a Senior Manager in Tax Compliance, you will lead the design and execution of scalable, technology‑enabled compliance and reporting processes that align with evolving tax regulations and organizational strategy. You will manage end‑to‑end delivery of tax provisions, direct and indirect returns, and reform calculations, while promoting governance, risk, and compliance frameworks that drive efficiency and transparency.

Your key responsibilities

You will own complex engagements from planning through closure, ensuring quality and risk management while navigating operational dynamics. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, oversee engagement economics, and develop resource plans and budgets. Regular travel may be required based on client needs.

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:

• Exercise judgment in selecting methods and evaluation criteria
• Develop solutions to complex problems
• Recommend policy changes and establish procedures for your functional area

Skills and attributes for success

• Deep functional insight, strong leadership capability, and the ability to build trusted relationships while driving innovation and measurable outcomes.
• Provide our clients with domestic federal tax advice and guidance tailored to their unique needs.
• Lead engagement delivery with a strong focus on quality and risk management.
• Manage client relationships and oversees commercial performance.
• Provide coaching, direction, and feedback to team members.
• Identify sales opportunities and collaborate on RFP submissions.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting or a graduate degree in Tax or Law; master’s preferred.
• Typically, no less than 5–7 years relevant tax experience.
• CPA certification or licensed attorney status.
• Demonstrates mastery of tax compliance and accounting for income tax and a broad understanding of US income taxation.
• Applies finance compliance and regulation awareness.
• Understands global compliance requirements..
• Conducts tax legislation and impact assessments.
• Performs tax reform calculations.
• Executes outsourcing/co‑sourcing activities.
• Manages tax controversy matters.
• Manages tax accounting and provisions.
• Leads process transformation efforts.
• Applies accounting principles and standards.
• Analyzes applications and tools for process improvement.
• Communicates insights through data visualization and storytelling.
• Delivers client trust and value.
• Strong communication skills.
• Negotiates and influences with credibility.
• Applies sector knowledge and has a global mindset.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access and data mining tools.
• Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience leading multi‑geography teams
• Experience optimizing engagement economics
• Familiarity with tax technology ecosystems
• Executive presence and business development skills

What we look for

We look for inclusive leaders who balance technical excellence with clear communication, sound judgment, and a global mindset—professionals who build trust, inspire performance, and deliver high‑quality outcomes in dynamic regulatory environments.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.