Tax Senior Manager/Sector Resident - Technology Industry - 00DX9

Tax Senior Manager/Sector Resident ' Technology Industry Tax is an inescapable dimension of almost every business activity, in every jurisdiction where a company does business. To optimize the financial performance of business operations, tax strategy and business strategy have to work together across a client enterprise. Ernst & Young's Tax Practice provides the knowledge, experience, resources and services to assist companies as they address these business challenges. The key to appropriately managing a company's overall tax cost is to align tax strategies with business initiatives and proceed with assisting the company with implementation. Ernst & Young's Tax Practice provides the knowledge, experience, resources, and processes to bridge the gap between what is expected of a company's tax department and its current capacity. In addition to having depth of technical knowledge and experience, our professionals are knowledgeable about the business challenges companies are facing and how those challenges affect a company's tax position. We are currently seeking a Tax Senior Manager to lead and manage multiple and challenging tax engagements to deliver quality tax planning services for a select group of our largest technology clients . Additionally, this individual will have responsibility for serving as the Tax Sector Resident for the Global Technology Center based in San Jose. In this capacity, he/she will be responsible for helping develop thought leadership and providing insight and communication on tax technical issues specifically facing our technology clients. This unique position offers excellent opportunities for teaming, leadership, and career advancement to the right candidate. Responsibilities Senior managers must demonstrate an understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts and effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations; identify opportunities for tax planning and other special services; thoroughly and accurately analyze information; prepare quality, practical approaches to the client's tax situation and arrive at appropriate conclusions; lead in developing recommendations and implementation plans and make informed decisions in complex and judgmental areas. These individuals are expected to provide timely and high-quality services and work products that exceed client expectations; build client relationships and demonstrate knowledge of client business; manage the work of client service team members; develop and guide staff by providing effective performance feedback and ensuring team responsibilities are consistent with skills and developmental goals; build on technical competence by keeping up to date on trends, developments and technical authorities and apply them to complex situations; demonstrate professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude and by maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products; contribute to the overall success of the team by developing a thorough understanding of E&Y methodologies and tools to enhance service delivery; proactively seek opportunities to provide tax services; and challenge traditional procedures used in the past and attempt to find new approaches. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree, preferably with an emphasis in accounting, finance, economics or a related field; an advanced degree in tax or law is highly desirable; A minimum of 8 years of relevant tax consulting experience, ideally in a professional services firm, or equivalent experience in the technology industry; Practical experience in Federal or International Tax CPA, JD, EA or equivalent certification; Excellent managerial, leadership, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills; and demonstrated business development skills. CA-San Jose