US Tax - Tax Structuring - Senior Manager - Vancouver

The opportunity

Join our US Tax practice as a Senior Manager focused on tax structuring, where you'll help organizations navigate complex business decisions, transactions and growth opportunities. Working with Canadian and multinational clients, you'll design practical, tax-efficient solutions while leading high-impact engagements and developing the next generation of tax professionals. This role offers a pure advisory focus, allowing you to concentrate on structuring solutions rather than tax compliance or due diligence engagements.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead complex US and cross-border tax structuring engagements for multinational and growth-oriented organizations.
• Advise clients on the tax implications of acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, financings and expansion into new markets.
• Develop practical, commercially focused solutions that optimize tax outcomes while managing risk and compliance obligations.
• Collaborate with professionals across International Tax, Transaction Tax, and other service lines to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Build trusted relationships with senior executives and provide strategic guidance on evolving US tax legislation and emerging tax considerations.
• Manage engagement economics, project delivery and team performance to ensure exceptional client service.
• Coach and develop team members through technical leadership, mentoring and career development support.
• Drive practice growth through business development, proposal development and identification of new client opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to solve complex tax and business issues.
• Ability to deliver practical, commercially focused advice to clients operating in a dynamic global environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, while working across multiple time zones.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to establish credibility with senior client stakeholders.
• Effective leadership capabilities, with a passion for coaching and developing talent.
• Commercial acumen and an ability to recognize client needs and emerging business opportunities.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work seamlessly across multidisciplinary and cross-border teams.

Qualifications

• 8 or more years of experience in US corporate tax, international tax, transaction tax or tax structuring.
• Strong technical knowledge of US federal income tax and cross-border taxation.
• Experience advising on mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, financings and other strategic transactions.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Law or a related discipline.
• US CPA, Enrolled Agent or JD credential
• LLM - Taxation or CPA In-Depth Tax certification is an asset.

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 to 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 discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, 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

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary range noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skills.

• Vancouver: $128,000 - $178,000

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

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