Federal Tax Senior Manager - Global Compliance and Reporting - SAN FRANCISCO​/San Jose

Federal Tax Senior Manager - Global Compliance and Reporting - SAN FRANCISCO /San Jose

Other locations:
Anywhere in Region

You will own complex engagements from planning through closure, ensuring quality and risk management while navigating operational dynamics. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, oversee engagement economics, and develop resource plans and budgets. Regular travel may be required based on client needs.

• Exercise judgment in selecting methods and evaluation criteria
• Develop solutions to complex problems
• Recommend policy changes and establish procedures for your functional area

• Deep functional insight, strong leadership capability, and the ability to build trusted relationships while driving innovation and measurable outcomes.
• Provide our clients with domestic federal tax advice and guidance tailored to their unique needs.
• Lead engagement delivery with a strong focus on quality and risk management.
• Manage client relationships and oversee commercial performance.
• Provide coaching, direction, and feedback to team members.
• Identify sales opportunities and collaborate on RFP submissions.

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting or a graduate degree in Tax or Law; master’s preferred.
• Typically, no less than 5–7 years relevant tax experience.
• CPA certification or licensed attorney status.
• Demonstrates mastery of tax compliance and accounting for income tax and a broad understanding of US income taxation.
• Applies finance compliance and regulation awareness.
• Understands global compliance requirements.
• Conducts tax legislation and impact assessments.
• Performs tax reform calculations.
• Executes outsourcing/co‑sourcing activities.
• Manages tax controversy matters.
• Manages tax accounting and provisions.
• Leads process transformation efforts.
• Applies accounting principles and standards.
• Analyzes applications and tools for process improvement.
• Communicates insights through data visualization and storytelling.
• Delivers client trust and value.
• Negotiates and influences with credibility.
• Applies sector knowledge and has a global mindset.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access and data mining tools.
• Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment.

• Experience leading multi‑geography teams
• Experience optimizing engagement economics
• Familiarity with tax technology ecosystems
• Executive presence and business development skills

We look for inclusive leaders who balance technical excellence with clear communication, sound judgment, and a global mindset—professionals who build trust, inspire performance, and deliver high‑quality outcomes in dynamic regulatory environments.

• 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 $130,600 to $298,700. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $156,800 to $339,300.
  
  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.
• Join us 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.
• 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.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees…