Director - International Tax, Global Compliance & Cross-Border Planning

Location:

Anywhere in Country

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This role is responsible for the strategy, oversight, and execution of EY US LLP's international tax operations and the US tax footprint of EY foreign firms. The leader will oversee the firm’s global tax compliance, audit defense, withholding tax management, cross-border mobility risk, quality, and transaction planning initiatives, and will manage key strategic projects, governance processes and risk‑management programs designed to support the firm’s global activities while minimizing tax exposure.

• Oversee EY US LLP’s federal and international tax reporting obligations, including Forms 720, 5471, 5472, 8858, 8975, and other global compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with EY Global and member firms to manage U.S. tax compliance obligations, governance processes and reporting requirements across the network.
• Advise the Tax Matters Partner and Tax Director on international tax matters, cross‑border business activities, permanent establishment risk, and emerging regulatory developments.
• Manage U.S. and international tax audits, tax‑authority relationships, and controversy matters involving EY US LLP and foreign member firms.
• Oversee foreign tax credit planning, tracking and reporting processes to maximize partner tax benefits and support compliance objectives.
• Lead withholding tax strategy, including treaty benefit claims, residency certification processes, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to reduce global withholding tax exposure.

• Direct review of engagement agreements, statements of work, and other commercial arrangements to identify and mitigate international tax, withholding tax, and permanent establishment risks.
• Develop policies, governance processes, and monitoring programs related to cross‑border travel and service delivery activities to minimize tax risk for partners and personnel.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, taxation or equivalent experience;
  Master’s Degree in Tax or MBA a plus.
• Minimum of ten years of individual and expatriate taxation experience, preferably managing a population of 500 or more expatriates/foreign nationals.
• Experience leading U.S. tax planning and structuring for global acquisitions, reorganizations, business transformations, and strategic initiatives undertaken by EY US LLP and EY Global.
• Oversee financial modeling and forecasting activities related to EYGS partner distributions and other international tax planning initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, enhanced data management, technology enablement, and automation of international tax operations.

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package with a base salary range of $200,000 to $396,000 across the U.S., and higher ranges for selected metro areas. Total Rewards includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off.
• A hybrid model that expects most client‑serving roles to work in‑person about 60% of the time.
• A flexible vacation policy that lets you decide how much time you need, with additional time for EY Paid Holidays, winter/summer breaks, personal/family care, and other leaves.

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