Tax - Business Tax Services - Quantitative Economics and Statistics - Senior Manager

QUEST is an interdisciplinary team of economists, statisticians, and business analysts that assists companies, governments, and industry groups with a variety of sophisticated quantitative analyses. Our team provides clients in a wide range of industries and geographies with services related to policy-focused economic analysis and other quantitative analytics.

QUEST also functions as one of EY’s internal think tanks, providing analyses of important issues to inform our clients’ business strategies. At QUEST, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a unique combination of leading economists at the forefront of public policy debates and corporate decisionmakers.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Manager to support QUEST’s state and local policy and economics services, specifically related to supporting the tax and economic policy work conducted for Puerto Rico. As Puerto Rico emerges from bankruptcy and recovers from recent hurricanes and earthquakes, the QUEST team supports the island in their efforts to create a more sustainable and resilient economy.  As a result, the work that encompasses issues from multiple subject areas, including tax legislation analysis, regulation review, revenue monitoring and forecasting, income tax analysis, property tax reform, and other ad-hoc research tasks. 

The position we are looking to fill requires a background in economics and quantitative modeling skills, especially with regard to macroeconomic modeling/forecasting and issues that arise in a developing economy setting, plus excellent oral and written communication skills.  The Senior Manager will be part of a broader team and will oversee Senior Analyst, Staff, and Intern work while developing analyses and deliverables for clients that more senior team members will review.

Tasks that the Senior Manager will assist with include:

• Providing quantitative analyses of state and local tax policy issues
• Review and providing input on macroeconomic modeling/forecasts
• Developing tools to evaluate cost/revenue implications of proposed tax policies
• Conducting tax analysis studies for specific industries
• Forecasting tax revenue for a state or local government
• Programming in Stata, Python, R, and SAS, and building models in Excel
• Developing client reports and presentations
• Assisting with proposals and pitches for new projects

To qualify for the role, you must have

• An advanced degree (PhD) in economics, public policy, data analytics, or relevant field
• At least 7 years of experience performing similar tasks as the position requires
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, both written and oral
• Computer skills, including experience with statistical programming software and database management

What we look for

We’re looking for someone who is excited about learning sophisticated types of quantitative analyses. We are also looking for someone who is interested in learning about tax policy, economic policy, different specialized industries, how to meaningfully use, interpret and visually display data, and the intersection of business and government. If you’re someone who likes to conquer challenging projects and enjoys applying your quantitative skills, then this role is ideal for you.

What working at EY offers

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 includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, paid time off plus observed holidays, and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and social well-being.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy and transaction services, and consulting services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Make your mark. Apply today

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What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The base salary range for this job is: 
• • New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $178,000 to $369,900
  • Bay Area California offices – $185,400 to $385,300
  • All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $148,300 to $339,000
• Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

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

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