Japanese Business Services

Tax – Compliance and Reporting – Tax Compliance - Japanese Business Services (JBS) – 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 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 Manager in Tax Compliance, you will play a pivotal role in managing and implementing tax compliance strategies for our clients. You will provide comprehensive support in tax compliance and reporting, including tax provision, direct and indirect tax returns preparation, and tax reform calculations, all while leveraging standardized processes and leading technology. Your efforts will focus on streamlining and optimizing compliance and reporting processes to align with business strategy, increase efficiency, and promote transparency. Additionally, you will encourage the development of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks, and help shape operating models that support alignment with governing tax regulations and business objectives.

Your key responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for the effective management and delivery of one or more processes, solutions, or projects, ensuring a strong focus on quality and effective risk management. You will drive continuous process improvement, identify innovative solutions through research and analysis, and apply your expertise to guide others and recommend quality solutions.

The position presents the challenge of leading workstream delivery, tracking project status, and managing engagement economics, all while actively participating in client working sessions and leading workstreams from planning through closure. You’ll learn to navigate complex tax environments, develop solutions to intricate problems, and recommend changes to policies and procedures that impact your team and potentially the broader business function

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage complex projects and deliver results in a dynamic environment
• Responsible for the effective management and delivery of processes, solutions, or projects, ensuring quality and risk management
• Drive continuous process improvement and identify innovative solutions for our clients through domestic federal tax advice and guidance tailored to their unique needs
• Guide others by applying depth of expertise and interpreting internal/external issues to recommend quality solutions
• Meet performance objectives and metrics set locally, including client service, quality and risk management, sales and business growth, solution development, and teaming

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 4 - 6 years relevant experience of related tax experience.
• CPA certification or licensed attorney status.
• Demonstrated expertise in tax compliance and accounting for income tax reporting requirements.
• Strong awareness of finance compliance and regulation.
• Understanding of global compliance requirements.
• Ability to assess tax legislation and its impact.
• Familiarity with outsourcing/co-sourcing models.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
• Understanding of US income tax accounting and tax provisions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access and data mining tools.
• Ability to build and manage relationships.
• Demonstrated client trust and value.
• Strong communication skills.
• Complex problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to drive outcomes and demonstrate learning agility.
• Commercial astuteness and leading teams.
• Experience managing change.
• Sector knowledge and a global mindset.
• Fluency in Japanese.
• Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience leading professional employees or supervising others to deliver complex technical initiatives.
• Ability to manage engagement economics and resource planning.
• Experience participating in RFP responses and identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Experience with hybrid collaboration and global teams.

What we look for

We seek top performers who are proactive, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality results. Individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, demonstrate strong analytical and decision-making skills, and possess a passion for continuous improvement will excel in this role. The ability to build trust with clients, lead teams, and drive innovative solutions is highly valued.

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