Tax Technology and Transformation - Senior Tax Staff - Toronto

Location:
Toronto

Other locations:
Primary Location Only

Requisition ID:
1463827

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you.
And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too.
Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Tax Technology and Transformation - TTT- offers services to companies in response to the impact of existing and emerging technology, including the growing data burden that many businesses face, and the need to understand how to make data an asset.
TTT is composed of the following services:
Digital tax transformation, Tax applications-as-a-service, Tax data and improvement, Tax analytics and reporting enhancement, Emerging tax technology, including robotic process automation - RPA -, Machine Learning - ML -, artificial intelligence - AI -, data lake development and business intelligence innovation, Tax technology program mobilization, Custom tax technology application development and deployment, Direct and indirect tax systems implementation and configuration, Tax operating model transformation, including process improvement, risk and controls, and Tax function assessments.
The underlying objective of the combined offerings is to enable businesses to navigate the digital age of tax transparency alongside new trends in tax compliance and tax audit methods.

The opportunity

The field of taxation is constantly changing as new laws, regulations and technologies are created and the technology supporting tax processes and information flow is evolving at an even faster pace.
EY is making significant investments in this rapidly growing area, and this translates to career opportunities for you.
You'll have an opportunity to work on highly publicized projects with high profile clients and be a part of cutting-edge developments in tech.

Your key responsibilities

Depending on your unique skills and ambitions, you may support an array of client projects such as assisting in the production of SQL, SharePoint and MS Power Platform solutions or implementing third-party tax applications or supporting and automating internal and external operations of multinational tax departments.
Whatever your engagements, you'll be handling activities with a focus on quality and commercial value while helping to build a highly trained team.

Core elements of the role include

• Identifying and assessing opportunities to improve and optimize tax functions from people, process, data and technology perspectives
• Leveraging your innovative mindset to develop practical solutions to solve next generation tax department issues
• Managing multiple concurrent responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while balancing the sense of urgency with a high attention to detail
• Supporting project team members to help ensure timely completion of deliverables

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Accounting, with numerous electives or a minor in Computer Science or Information Systems, or
• Computer Science or Information Systems with numerous electives or a minor in accounting or business
• Equivalent work experience will also be considered
• One of
  • Traditional corporate income tax compliance and reporting experience coupled with a strong interest in technology and its use in business and tax processes
  • Corporate accounting and reporting or financial planning and analysis experience with a strong interest in technology and business processes
• A natural flair for problem solving, an entrepreneurial mindset and demonstrated ability to capture and synthesize information
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills including VBA, Excel Power Query and Power Pivot, SharePoint and SQL Server
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities along with a client centric approach

What we look for

We're interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development.
We're looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help the world's leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world.
If you have the confidence to speak up and contribute to a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities.
It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.
In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.
Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.
Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world.
That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better.
Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work.
We're committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging.
We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advocating for the 2SLGBT+ community, promoting our Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous people (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation.
Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us.
Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, th.