Senior Manager Multinational Tax Accounting, Reporting and Compliance / Global CoE / Tax (f/m/d)

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Working together to make the world a little bit better every day. This is our purpose at EY and as a team we go all in to work towards our bold ambition: to create long-term value and growth – for our clients, our people and society. Our network of around 400,000 people around the world offers you every opportunity to grow, develop, specialize and pursue your professional strengths and interests. We believe that the right career path is as individual as you are.

Your role
We are a fast-growing Global Compliance and Reporting (GCR) team that values diversity and inclusion. With a mix of cultures and nationalities, we believe this makes us perfectly suited for the global environment in which we work. To ensure efficient and high-quality results for our clients, you will drive improvements and redesign processes. You will be at the forefront of delivering accurate and compliant tax reporting across EY’s global operations, ensuring alignment with both IFRS and US GAAP standards. Your wide-ranging responsibilities in our team will include:

Tax Accounting & Reporting:

• Design and implement tax operating models to support multinational clients, as well as manage the full scope of tax and finance outsourcing services within the Global Direct Tax and Tax Accounting team.
• Lead the preparation and review of global tax provisions under IFRS and US GAAP, including the preparation of disclosures and reconciliation of GAAP differences, while overseeing tax reporting requirements from controllers and tax managers across the Group.
• Build and grow strategic client accounts and relationships, ensure compliance with internal controls, including SOX documentation and audit processes, and lead technical discussions related to BEPS Pillar Two and the OECD GloBE Framework.

Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Identify and implement process improvements in tax provision and compliance functions, while coordinating the preparation of tax account reconciliations and related schedules, and monitoring the implications of new accounting standards and regulatory changes, including BEPS Pillar Two.
• Standardize and embed Group Tax Reporting processes to ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX, while driving continuous improvement in tax reporting processes through design, control, and operational enhancements.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage the tax reporting aspects of M&A transactions, including purchase accounting and compliance, while partnering with internal tax, accounting, and finance teams, as well as external service providers to ensure seamless client service delivery.
• Mentor and develop staff on ASC 740, IAS 12, and other key tax concepts, providing performance feedback and ensuring the highest quality standards while fostering team talent at all levels.
• Set engagement strategies that connect clients with EY subject matter experts and serve as an escalation point for client and internal teams to address any issues effectively.

Your skillset

• Degree qualified with deep expertise in US GAAP and/or IFRS tax accounting provisions/projects, as well as a strong understanding of the ASC 740 and IAS 12 frameworks. Additionally, you have practical experience in corporate income tax across multiple jurisdictions.
• Accounting or tax qualification (ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA/CPA or equivalent) along with good experience in tax accounting software and strong Excel skills to deliver efficient and accurate results.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing teams across borders and excellent communication skills to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences. Especially German language skills on a level of C1 are needed.

Your mindset

• Agile: You believe that a flexible mindset is just as important for success as knowledge and skills.
• Curious: You are ambitious and committed. We are looking for people who recognize opportunities, proactively tackle challenges, and find better solutions by asking targeted questions.
• Collaborative: You value diverse perspectives and enjoy working in a team. We are looking for people to help us shape the future and create a working environment based on trust.

Your benefits
At EY, you will work in high-performing, interdisciplinary teams with innovative technologies. We support you in your various life situations with our flexible and inclusive working environment. Inspiring colleagues as well as training and development opportunities both on and off the job will empower you to grow and develop skills that will equip you for the future. We guarantee a steep learning curve. More about our benefits.

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