Tax Policy & Controversy - Manager Ernst & Young AE

The role involves leading client engagements on complex tax policy developments, managing tax disputes, and shaping strategies to help organizations navigate a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. As a manager, you will be responsible for project delivery, client relationship management, and team leadership, while also contributing to the growth and development of the practice.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead client engagements on tax policy and controversy matters, ensuring delivery of high-quality, timely advice.
• Advise multinational clients on legislative and regulatory changes impacting their tax positions and business operations.
• Manage tax controversy cases, including audits, disputes, and negotiations with tax authorities.
• Draft and review technical position papers, policy submissions, and advocacy materials.
• Provide strategic insights on global tax developments, including OECD initiatives, Pillar One and Two, and cross-border tax measures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
• Manage engagement teams, mentor junior staff, and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Skills and attributes for success

You must be able to build strong client relationships & excellently communicate in a range of situations in both written and oral English. You should also be able to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards. You are expected to be a client focused and commercially aware team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels. You must also possess project management skills, plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget. You should also be able to solve problems creatively and pragmatically.

To qualify for the role

• Bachelor s degree in law, Taxation, Economics, Accounting, or related field; advanced degree (LLM, master s in taxation or equivalent) preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in tax policy, controversy working for a Big 4, law firm, government, multinational corporation.
• Strong understanding of domestic and international tax regimes, audit practices, and dispute resolution frameworks.
• Proven track record in managing client relationships and delivering complex tax projects.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with strong business acumen.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Ideally, you ll also have

• Direct experience engaging with tax authorities and policymakers.
• Deep knowledge of OECD tax reform initiatives, cross-border tax policies, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Experience in public policy advocacy, litigation support, or arbitration.
• Established network within the tax, regulatory, or policy community.

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.