Calgary - Manager or Senior Tax Staff - Tax Technology Transformation

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical coverage

Pension plan

Generous vacation

Personal days

Job summary

EY Calgary seeks a Manager or Senior Tax Staff to lead Tax Technology Transformation initiatives. You’ll bridge tax advisory with digital solutions, using Power Platform, Azure, Dataverse, and Fabric to modernize tax functions.

Collaborate with tax and finance stakeholders, design scalable workflows, and implement data governance and security practices within the Microsoft stack. A fast-paced, client-facing role with senior stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong background in tax with hands-on experience in tax advisory or tax function environments (corporate tax, provision, transfer pricing, or indirect tax).
• Bridge between tax and technology, delivering innovative, practical solutions.
• Expertise in Microsoft Power Platform, Azure services, and Microsoft Fabric.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end tax technology solutions across data management, provision and compliance processes, TP, and indirect tax.
• Build data pipelines, automate workflows, and embed controls and audit trails.
• Collaborate with tax and finance teams to translate business needs into scalable tech solutions.
• Utilize Microsoft Fabric (Data Factory, Lakehouse, Power BI) and SQL Server for data modeling and analytics.
• Manage tax data structures including trial balance and entity hierarchies.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and contribute to tax transformation initiatives.
• Apply Excel (Power Query, VBA) and SharePoint for workflow management.
• Utilize .NET/C# for customizations and cloud architecture best practices.
• Employ Python to enhance automation and analytics.

Skills

Tax advisory

Tax technology

Power Platform

Azure

Microsoft Fabric

Dataverse

SQL Server

Power BI

Excel

SharePoint

C#/.NET

Python

Tools

Power Platform

Azure

Dataverse

SQL Server

Job description

Calgary - Manager or Senior Tax Staff - Tax Technology Transformation

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

We are seeking a high-performing Tax Technology professional with a strong foundation in tax and a proven track record of delivering technology-enabled solutions in complex, client-facing environments. This role sits at the intersection of tax advisory and digital transformation, supporting clients in modernizing and automating their tax functions.

You will work closely with tax and finance stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable, technology-driven solutions using the Microsoft ecosystem, including Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse), Microsoft Azure (Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Data Factory), and Microsoft Fabric.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end tax technology solutions across tax data management, provision and compliance processes, operational transfer pricing, indirect tax, and Pillar Two/global minimum tax.
• Build robust data pipelines, automate workflows, and embed controls, validations, and audit trails to meet regulatory and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with tax and finance teams to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.
• Utilize Microsoft Fabric (Data Factory, Lakehouse, Power BI) and Microsoft SQL Server for enterprise-grade data modeling and analytics.
• Manage tax data structures including trial balance, chart of accounts mapping, and legal entity hierarchies.
• Engage with senior stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and contribute to broader tax transformation initiatives.
• Apply Microsoft Excel (Power Query, VBA) and SharePoint for workflow and document management.
• Utilize .NET/C# for advanced customizations and apply cloud architecture, data governance, and security best practices within the Microsoft ecosystem.
• Employ Python skills where applicable to enhance automation and analytics.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong foundation in tax with hands-on experience in tax advisory or tax function environments (corporate tax, provision, transfer pricing, or indirect tax).
• Proven ability to bridge the gap between tax and technology, delivering innovative and practical solutions.
• Expertise in Microsoft Power Platform, Azure services, and Microsoft Fabric.
• Solid understanding of tax data structures and ERP systems.
• Consulting mindset with excellent stakeholder engagement and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and .NET/C#.
• Knowledge of cloud architecture, data governance, and security principles.

Ideally, you’ll also

• Have prior experience working in a tax advisory or tax function environment.
• Demonstrate a strong ability to manage complex, client-facing projects.
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.
• Experience with Python

What we look for

• A collaborative team player with strong communication skills.
• A proactive problem solver with a passion for technology and tax transformation.
• Someone who embraces diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace.

What we offer you

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Inclusiveness at EY

Inclusivenessisat the heart of who we are and how we work.We’recommitted to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices areequitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting ourneuroinclusionand accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

At EY, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as one element of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience. While AI supports us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain integral in our candidate experience. We are committed to the responsible use of AI, and our practices are continuously reviewed and refined to ensure they align with ethical principles and regulatory requirements.