Tax Analyst - Multiple Teams

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

The Opportunity

Join our dynamic EY Tax team, where our global expertise and deep technical knowledge across all tax disciplines are enhanced by the latest in innovation and cutting-edge technology. We pride ourselves on exceptional client service, strong accountability, and governance, making us the top choice for industry executives and the largest revenue-generating US and global tax practice.

As the future of work evolves due to globalization, demographics, technology, and regulation, our People Advisory Services (PAS) professionals are poised to ensure our clients’ workforce is agile and adaptable to rapid organizational changes. We partner with organizations worldwide to tackle complex challenges related to business transformation, talent deployment, workforce evolution, and the strategic role of HR. Our services are designed to align and motivate the workforce with strategy, productivity, and streamline HR operations, ultimately leading to improved efficiency and cost savings.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Tax Technical Analyst within the Rewards practice, you will work with global clients to understand and address some of their largest and most complex people-related challenges and ultimately improve and drive sustainable business results.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing relevant and flexible tax-compliant compensation, benefit and incentive approaches for clients, including:

• Advising clients on regulatory matters and the taxation of compensation and benefit programs, including U.S. and global programs.

• Benchmarking and designing executive and broad-based compensation and benefit arrangements.

• Supporting clients in complex transactions (mergers, acquisitions and divestitures), including:

• Conducting financial due diligence on HR, compensation and benefit programs.

• Identifying tax, financial, and regulatory risks related to compensation and benefits and a target company’s broader HR function.

• Performing golden parachute / Section 280G calculations in connection with transactions.

• Advising on the tax and financial implications and executive compensation broad-based arrangements, including drafting technical memorandums and opinions addressing various Internal Revenue Code Sections, including, but not limited to, 83, 162(m), 280G, and 409A.

• Providing support to EY’s Tax, Assurance and Consulting functions as compensation and benefits subject matter resource.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A predicted undergraduate or graduate degree in Human Resources, Business, Economics, Finance, or Industrial Relations or related field, supported by a strong academic record.

• 3.0 cumulative college/university GPA.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong quantitative acumen, including outstanding analytical ability.

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.

• An interest working in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.

• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations.

• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs

• You must reside within a commutable distance of the office location associated with this position.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship, now and in the future.

Ideally, you will have:

• Cumulative college/university GPA of 3.5 or above.

• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

• Effective project management skills, including effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.

• Strong follow-through skills and attention to detail.

• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

Please note this position is not able to consider candidates with an Accounting major. CPA-track candidates with an interest in Tax should explore opportunities in the 360 Careers Tax; you can learn more about the360 Careers Experience here.

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 in all geographic locations in the US is $82,000 - $94,000. Individual salaries within those 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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• At EY, our values set the foundation for how we work and the behaviors we expect of our people. Any misrepresentation or falsification of information or lack of integrity at any point in the recruiting process may result in withdrawal of your candidacy, revocation of an offer or immediate termination of employment.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

All in to shape the future with confidence.

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