Japanese Business Services (JBS) - Federal Tax Senior - Global Compliance and Reporting

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 US and Inbound Japanese clients. 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.

As a JBS Senior in Tax Compliance, you will manage and implement tax compliance strategies, providing essential support for tax provision, direct and indirect tax returns preparation, and tax reform calculations. You’ll leverage standardized processes and leading technology to streamline and optimize compliance and reporting, aligning with business strategy and regulatory requirements. You’ll also encourage the development of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks to support business alignment.

Your key responsibilities

In this role, you’ll contribute to the delivery of tax compliance solutions and projects, applying sound judgment and selecting appropriate methodologies to inform recommendations. You’ll be accountable for meeting your own targets, which impact your immediate team, and may help coordinate the work of junior colleagues. You’ll define and execute deliverables, track project status, and regularly interact with external clients in working sessions.

You’ll face challenges such as analyzing complex issues, implementing procedures and guidelines, and resolving variable factors in tax compliance. This role offers the opportunity to learn advanced tax technology and global compliance requirements.  You will also be:

• Providing our US and Japanese Inbound clients with domestic federal tax advice and guidance tailored to their unique needs.
• Supporting the development of governance and compliance frameworks.
• Providing tax compliance and reporting support, including tax provision and reform calculations

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical skills
•  Ability to manage relationships, and a commitment to driving outcomes
• collaborate in hybrid environments, solving complex problems, and communicating with impact
• Responsible for contributing to the delivery of one or more processes, solutions, and/or projects by delivering agreed activities
• Applies judgment and selects appropriate methodologies to inform recommendations, considering success criteria, barriers, risks, and issue
• Accountable for meeting own targets which impact the immediate team
• May help coordinate the work of junior colleagues or team members
• Meets performance objectives and metrics set locally (client service, quality and risk management, sales and business growth, solution development and teaming, etc.)

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree required (4-year degree) in Accounting or a graduate degree in Tax or Law
• Typically, no less than 2 - 4 years relevant tax experience
• Progress toward (or completion of) a valid CPA certification or licensed attorney status.
• Demonstrated expertise in tax compliance and reporting requirements / accounting for income tax and a broad understanding of US income taxation 
• Awareness of finance compliance and regulation
• Understanding of global compliance requirements
• Ability to assess tax legislation and its impact
• Experience with tax reform calculations
• Familiarity with outsourcing/co-sourcing models
• Experience with tax technology solutions
• Understanding of tax accounting and tax provisions
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access and data mining tools
• Fluency in Japanese.
• Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in client-facing roles or consulting environments.
• Familiarity with global tax compliance frameworks.
• Exposure to advanced tax technology platforms.
• Experience working in diverse, multicultural teams.

What we look for

We seek top performers who demonstrate analytical rigor, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit. The ideal candidate is proactive, eager to learn, and able to navigate complex challenges with professionalism and integrity. Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with clients are essential.

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

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 – $97,800 to $147,000
  • Bay Area California offices – $102,000 to $153,100
  • All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $81,500 to $134,600
• 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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