Manager, Mobility – Expatriate Tax

Job title: Manager, Mobility – Expatriate Tax

About the Role EY’s Mobility – Expatriate Tax practice supports multinational employers and internationally mobile individuals with tailored Canadian and US tax compliance and advisory solutions. As a Manager within this team, you will lead cross-border tax engagements for globally mobile employees and executives, manage client relationships, provide technical leadership across jurisdictions, and coach team members. This role offers opportunities to deepen expertise in global mobility while delivering impact for clients and the practice.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage Canadian and US expatriate tax engagements for internationally mobile employees, including inbound and outbound assignees
• Review complex Canadian and US personal income tax returns and associated deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy and quality
• Determine and support appropriate tax filing positions, identifying risks, and advising clients on cross‑border employment and compensation matters
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on global mobility tax considerations and emerging issues
• Manage engagement economics, including budgeting, scheduling, and monitoring timelines
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance guidance to Senior Tax Staff and Tax Staff
• Oversee tax technical research and applying conclusions to compliance and advisory deliverables
• Support mobility advisory initiatives, including planning, policy‑related matters, and global coordination projects
• Contribute to national learning initiatives through training delivery, technical content development, and knowledge sharing
• Leverage EY technology and standardized tools to enhance efficiency, consistency, and client experience

What We're Looking For

• Strong technical foundation in Canadian and or US personal taxation, with experience in expatriate or global mobility tax matters
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment across complex, multi‑jurisdictional issues
• Effective people leader with experience coaching and developing junior team members
• Strong client‑facing skills, with the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously
• Adaptable mindset and comfort working in a technology‑enabled, fast‑paced environment
• Commitment to collaboration, inclusiveness, and delivering exceptional client service
• Foreign language skills, particularly Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin, are not required but are valued

Nice to Have

• Foreign language skills (Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin) are valued but not required

To Qualify

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• CPA, Enrolled Agent, or other relevant tax designation
• Several years of relevant experience in Canadian and/or US personal taxation, including exposure to expatriate or mobility‑related work
• Strong working knowledge of applicable tax legislation, compliance processes, and tax technology tools
• Experience reviewing complex personal tax returns and managing engagement deliverables
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with performance-based reward and recognition
• Total Rewards package including discretionary bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Generous vacation policy plus firm-paid days for longer long weekends, statutory holidays, and paid personal days (based on province of residence)
• Range of programs designed to support physical, financial, and social well‑being
• EY provides salary ranges in line with provincial pay transparency legislation; individual salaries are determined by factors including internal equity, education, experience, knowledge, and skill sets