Global Mobility Tax Manager

About the role

EY's People Advisory Services (PAS) Mobility practice supports multinational employers and internationally mobile individuals with Canadian and US tax compliance and advisory solutions. As a Manager in the Mobility - Expatriate Tax team in Montreal, you will lead cross-border tax services for globally mobile employees, executives and their employers, manage client relationships, oversee complex engagements, provide technical leadership across jurisdictions and coach team members.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage Canadian and US expatriate tax engagements for inbound and outbound assignees
• Review complex Canadian and US personal income tax returns and deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy and quality
• Determine and support tax filing positions, identify risks and advise clients on cross-border employment and compensation matters
• Act as a trusted advisor on global mobility tax considerations and emerging issues
• Manage engagement economics, including budgeting, scheduling and timeline monitoring
• Coach and give performance guidance to Senior Tax Staff and Tax Staff
• Oversee tax technical research and apply its 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, technical content and knowledge sharing
• Leverage EY technology and standardized tools to improve efficiency and client experience

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field, or equivalent experience
• CPA, Enrolled Agent or other relevant tax designation
• Several years of experience in Canadian and/or US personal taxation, including expatriate or mobility work
• Strong working knowledge of tax legislation, compliance processes and tax technology tools
• Experience reviewing complex personal tax returns and managing engagement deliverables
• Foreign language skills such as Spanish, Japanese or Mandarin are valued but not required

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Technical foundation in Canadian and/or US personal taxation
• People leadership and coaching experience
• Client-facing skills and ability to manage multiple engagements

What we offer

• Competitive compensation with a discretionary bonus program
• Medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, and a defined contribution pension plan
• Vacation policy, firm-paid days, statutory holidays and paid personal days
• Learning opportunities and career development