Tax Manager - State & Local Tax - Indirect Employment Tax - Detroit, MI

Location:US-MI-Detroit Job Number:DET0001R Employee Status : Regular Job Type :Experienced Schedule : Full-time Description 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 core tax advisory business offerings in International Tax Services, State & Local Taxes and Federal Tax Services make up the business offering for our core Tax practice. One of the benefits of being aligned with one of these functional groups is that you will have the technical proficiency and connectivity to address client issues as well as develop as well-rounded, quality-focused tax professionals. As a member of EY's core Tax practice, you will have the combination of deep tax knowledge and a sophisticated understanding of business drivers to serve your clients to the best of your ability. We currently have a career opportunity for a Manager in our State & Local Tax - Indirect Employment Tax practice. This practice provides the following services to clients: planning and compliance for mergers; acquisitions and internal reorganizations; audit defense for withholding and unemployment audits; employment tax consulting (one-off questions); and unemployment claims administration.ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate an understanding of complex unemployment tax concepts and effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations. Develop and deliver quality tax planning approaches with timely and responsive services and work products that meet and/or exceed client expectations. Identify and present opportunities for tax planning and other services. Manage the work of client service team members. Participate in and contribute to attaining team goals.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. To qualify, candidates must have: a bachelor's degree, preferably with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or a related field (an advanced degree in tax or law is highly desirable) a minimum of 5 years of relevant tax consulting experience or equivalent experience in business or industry CPA or CPP certification broad exposure to unemployment state and local taxation excellent managerial, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills