Tax Manager - Indirect Tax - Property Tax

EY • Hartford, DC

5d • $105,100 - $192,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our tax function is constantly evolving, and it’s here you’ll find everything you need to grow as we do. It’s all about taking on new skills and responsibilities as they arise and making the most of our dedicated mentors and training programs. Handling tax in such a large, sophisticated organization takes more than just a technical understanding of current tax practices. As a Property Tax Manager, we’ll look to you to apply your knowledge to a wide range of tax areas and processes, devising strategic outcomes to some very complex issues. In return, you can expect the support of some of the most engaging colleagues around, as well as plenty of opportunities to progress in your career.

Your role will advise on indirect tax regulatory changes; design strategies, operating models, processes, and compliance frameworks that raise efficiency and meet requirements. Identify opportunities for tax optimization, credits and refund recovery, exposure reduction; manage strategies, compliance, remediation, controversies, and corrective filings. Support process review and technology transformation.

Translate regulatory changes into practical compliance and reporting solutions.
Implement operating models and frameworks across the indirect tax lifecycle.
Lead optimization, recovery, and exposure‑reduction initiatives.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant property tax consulting experience or equivalent experience in business or industry
• CPA or JD
• Broad exposure to state and local taxation
• Excellent managerial, organizational, analytical and verbal/written communication skills
• Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment
• Tax legislation and impact assessment.
• Indirect tax refund and recovery review.
• Tax planning and optimization.
• Process improvement and optimization.
• Tax compliance and reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading workstreams across planning, execution, and closure.
• Contribution to RFP responses and sales growth.
• Practical management of engagement economics and resource planning.
• Daily participation in client working sessions and strong stakeholder management.
• A proven record in a professional services environment
• Experience in coaching and mentoring junior colleagues
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Lead workstream delivery, track status and deliverables, and participate in client working sessions.
• Identify opportunities for additional services, contribute to RFPs, manage engagement economics, and implement resource plans and budgets.
• Guide teams, drive improvement, and recommend solutions by interpreting internal/external issues.
• Develop solutions to complex problems and select suitable methods and criteria.
• Recommend policy changes and establish procedures for your area or function.
• Apply depth of expertise to guide others toward quality solutions.
• Demonstrate an understanding of complex commercial real and personal property tax concepts and effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations
• Manage and deliver processes, solutions, and projects with a focus on quality and risk.
• Interpret internal/external issues to recommend innovative, practical solutions.
• Meet locally set performance metrics across client service, quality, sales, solution development, and teaming.
• Develop and deliver quality tax planning approaches with timely and responsive services and work products that exceed client expectations
• Identify and offer opportunities for tax planning and other special services
• Prepare quality, practical approaches to the client's tax situation and arrive at appropriate conclusions

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.
• The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $105,100 to $192,600.
• The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $126,100 to $218,900.
• Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.
• In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager