Private Tax Manager: Cross-Border Wealth Planning

EY; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 116,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

EY Private Tax is seeking a Manager to lead delivery of tailored tax advice and compliance for high net worth families with cross-border needs. You will work with a global team to advise on wealth transfer, governance strategies, and complex tax planning across jurisdictions.

The role emphasizes leadership, client service, and the ability to translate complex tax issues into actionable insights while maintaining a focus on risk management and performance objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with CPA certification or Bar membership.
• Typically, 5+ years of work experience in professional services or professional tax.
• Thorough understanding of estate and wealth planning; personal and trust income tax experience.
• Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills, able to challenge senior colleagues.
• Understanding automation in tax processing systems and laws within your area of professionalism.
• Experience managing budgets and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead tailored tax advice and compliance solutions for complex family and business structures.
• Support clients in wealth transfer, succession planning, and governance strategies.
• Navigate multijurisdictional cross-border tax matters and coordinate with global teams.
• Coach and develop a highly trained team while delivering quality and commercial value.
• Guide and supervise professionals to deliver complex technical initiatives with accountability for results.
• Travel as required to meet client needs and participate in client working sessions.

Skills

International Tax Planning

Tax Research and Analysis

Client trust and value

Emotional Agility

Leading teams

Managing change

Negotiation and influencing

Global Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

CPA certification

Bar membership

Job description

EY Private Tax is seeking a Manager to lead delivery of tailored tax advice and compliance for high net worth families with cross-border needs. You will work with a global team to advise on wealth transfer, governance strategies, and complex tax planning across jurisdictions.

The role emphasizes leadership, client service, and the ability to translate complex tax issues into actionable insights while maintaining a focus on risk management and performance objectives.