EDGE Indirect Excise Tax Manager

EDGE Indirect Excise Tax Manager — Open Location

Location:

Anywhere in Country

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. EY EDGE stands for Exceptional Delivery and Growth Engine, a team providing specialized tax technical services to US and global clients. This role supports excise tax compliance and advisory projects across industries including Oil & Gas, Transportation, Manufacturing and Retail, covering US Federal and State excise tax filings and related advisory work.

Join EY EDGE and contribute to EY’s mission to build a better working world by applying your knowledge and experience to help clients meet business objectives. You will learn, grow and contribute, building relationships and delivering high-quality, valued work and advice.

• Lead compliance support to the engagement team, supervising and evaluating assigned seniors and analysts, communicating with clients, and delivering tax technical recommendations to resolve engagement issues
• Participate in day-to-day client engagements in a highly collaborative culture
• Support excise tax compliance and advisory projects, including due diligence reviews, licensing research and consultation, controversy support, and interpretation of new legislation
• Review related correspondence prepared by junior staff
• Develop and implement practical tax approaches and recommendations for client situations
• Stay current on trends, developments and legislation impacting clients

• Lead and coach team members in managing engagement lifecycle and engagement economics for the practice
• Be responsible for the financial and economic health of managed engagements

• Ability to lead client discussions, monitor commitments and deadlines, and drive internal teams to completion
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues to analyze tax issues and develop alternative problem-solving methods
• Support compliance teams with data analysis and benchmarking for compliance and tax calculations
• Apply independent and objective decision making; know when to ask questions or proceed
• Receive direction from more senior team members as needed
• Ability to analyze federal and state statutes and related regulations and translate them to team members and clients

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree (Accounting, Business, Finance or equivalent preferred)
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a professional services or tax services organization
• Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills
• Effective time management and ability to work in a fast-paced professional services environment
• Strong research skills with experience in Westlaw, CCH, RIA, etc.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Effective knowledge of excise tax concepts
• Computer software proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to travel and work in a balanced hybrid environment

• CPA, EA, or JD/LLM

We’re seeking tax professionals with a genuine interest in providing outstanding services to clients, collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds, and maintaining EY’s reputation for excellence as a trusted advisor.

EY offers future-focused development, a flexible environment, and a diverse, inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Benefits include a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, a hybrid work model, and a flexible vacation policy aligned with EY’s Paid Holidays and leave options.

EY provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis. EY is committed to reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. For accommodation or application assistance, contact EY’s Talent Shared Services.