Mobility Tax Manager — Japanese Expert (Hybrid)

EY; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

EY seeks a Manager in Mobility - Japanese Business Services to lead expatriate tax engagements from Chicago. You will advise on mobility tax planning, compliance, and cross-border issues for global clients as part of the PAS Mobility team, working in a hybrid model.

The role requires native Japanese proficiency, 6–8 years exp. in expatriate tax, and strong communication to influence clients and colleagues. Join EY to shape complex global tax programs and develop junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MST, MAcc or JD/LLM preferred.
• 6–8 years’ expatriate tax experience in Big 4/global firms or equivalent.
• Native level Japanese language skills (speaking and writing).
• US CPA/license or state bar; EA if not eligible.
• Familiarity with automated tax-processing systems and tax laws.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobility tax planning, compliance, and advisory services for global assignees and related employment tax issues.
• Prepare, review, and sign tax returns; prepare cost projections and cross-border tax work.
• Lead workstreams from planning to execution, managing resources and budgets; develop junior staff.

Skills

Japanese language

Analytical thinking

Communication & negotiation

Influencing clients & colleagues

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

MST/MAcc/JD/LLM preferred

Job description

EY seeks a Manager in Mobility - Japanese Business Services to lead expatriate tax engagements from Chicago. You will advise on mobility tax planning, compliance, and cross-border issues for global clients as part of the PAS Mobility team, working in a hybrid model.

The role requires native Japanese proficiency, 6–8 years exp. in expatriate tax, and strong communication to influence clients and colleagues. Join EY to shape complex global tax programs and develop junior staff.