Senior Manager – Tax Controversy, State and Local Tax

. Advise public and private entities on regulatory changes, compliance, and reporting needs for indirect taxes .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $162,100 - $336,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in indirect tax strategies, compliance frameworks, and tax optimization while effectively managing client relationships and leading teams. Proven ability to drive process improvements and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

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Indirect Tax ComplianceTax Optimization StrategiesCPA CertificationProject ManagementTax Legislation Expertise

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Hard Skills

Tax Research and WritingFlow-Through Entity TaxationIncome and Franchise TaxesTransfer TaxesMulti-State ComplianceIndirect Tax Refund ReviewData Analysis and InterpretationRisk MitigationProcess ImprovementCompliance Framework Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal and Written CommunicationComplex Problem-SolvingCritical ThinkingNegotiation SkillsInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

EY MethodologiesTax Compliance ToolsTechnology Transformation Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Financial Services Industry KnowledgeRegulatory ChangesClient Relationship ManagementEngagement EconomicsProfessional Services Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise public and private entities on regulatory changes, compliance, and reporting needs for indirect taxes
Develop and implement tax strategies, operating models, and compliance frameworks throughout the tax lifecycle
Identify opportunities for tax optimization, credits, refund recovery, and exposure reduction
Manage indirect tax strategies, compliance, remediation processes, controversies, and corrective filings
Support tax process reviews and technology transformation
Lead tax controversy and advisory projects using state and local tax knowledge
Apply EY methodologies and tools to deliver team and client outcomes
Challenge traditional procedures and develop new approaches to tax matters
Build client relationships and demonstrate financial services industry knowledge
Monitor state and local tax developments and emerging marketplace trends
Lead complex processes, solutions, and projects with focus on quality and risk management
Manage programs, projects, resource planning, and engagement economics
Provide leadership and direction to teams
Develop solutions to complex problems and recommend policy and procedure changes
Manage client relationships, revenue generation, and commercial engagements
Provide thought leadership and drive innovation
Travel regularly to meet external client needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required (4-year degree) with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or economics
Typically, no less than 5–7 years relevant experience
A CPA certification, or good standing as a member of a state bar
Strong tax technical skills, including tax research and writing, flow-through entity taxation, income and franchise taxes, transfer taxes, and multi-state compliance
Experience communicating with tax authorities, advocating for clients, and writing persuasively
Project management experience delivering high-quality work products in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Expertise in tax legislation and impact assessment
Experience with indirect tax refund and recovery review
Ability to drive process improvement and optimization
Skills in risk mitigation and data analysis and interpretation
Familiarity with tax compliance and reporting requirements
Business skills in building and managing relationships, client trust and value, and communicating with impact
Complex problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
Proven track record in driving outcomes and learning agility
Commercial acumen and experience leading teams
Managing change, negotiation, and influencing skills
Experience in a professional services environment
Experience managing client relationships and leading client engagements
Ability to manage engagement economics and resource planning
Experience collaborating with senior management and providing input on performance evaluations and hiring

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental coverage
Pension and 401(k) plans
Flexible vacation policy
EY Paid Holidays
Winter/Summer breaks
Personal/Family Care leave
Other leaves of absence
Professional growth opportunities
Inclusive culture
Performance-based compensation