Tax Accountant - Tax - ITS - Transfer Pricing - Manager - Multiple Positions - 1754092

EY; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

EY is seeking a Tax Accountant in the Transfer Pricing group (Manager) in Chicago. You will lead transfer pricing projects, develop client relationships, prepare documentation, and participate in advanced pricing agreements while overseeing teams and managing engagements.

The role emphasizes technical depth in transfer pricing, economic modeling, and cross-functional collaboration. EY offers hybrid work, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with 5 years of transfer pricing experience.
• Master’s degree option with 4 years of transfer pricing or related work experience.
• Experience in transfer pricing planning, documentation or controversy projects.
• Experience with economic modeling and communicating technical concepts to clients.

Responsibilities

• Apply economic/financial knowledge to deliver transfer pricing advice through the tax life cycle.
• Build client relationships and demonstrate knowledge of client business.
• Prepare documentation and participate in APAs.
• Review transfer pricing section of quarterly tax provisions for clients.
• Defend transfer pricing in audits and work on intangibles valuation.
• Deliver high-quality practical tax planning solutions.

Skills

Transfer pricing knowledge

Economic modeling

Client relationship management

Team management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business/Finance

Master's degree in Accounting/Business/Finance

Job description

Tax Accountant - Tax - ITS - Transfer Pricing - Manager - Multiple Positions - 1754092

Location: Chicago

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Oct 20, 2026

Requisition ID: 1754092

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Tax Accountant, Tax, International Tax Services (Transfer Pricing) (Manager) (Multiple Positions) (1754092), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, Chicago, IL.

Effectively apply economic/financial knowledge to deliver to our clients quality transfer pricing advice through the tax life cycle (planning, accounting, compliance and controversy). Build client relationships and demonstrate knowledge of client business. Perform transfer pricing analysis reflecting the international business operations of the client. Prepare documentation, participate in advanced pricing agreements (APAs), review the transfer pricing section of the quarterly tax provision prepared by clients as part of their financial statement requirements, defend transfer pricing in audits, work in the valuation of intangible assets and deliver high-quality practical tax planning solutions.

Manage and motivate teams with diverse skills and backgrounds. Consistently deliver quality client services by monitoring progress. Demonstrate in depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Maintain long term client relationships and networks. Cultivate business development opportunities.

Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Law, Mathematics, Policy Analysis, Tax or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate, business advisory, transfer pricing, economic consulting or Federal/International business tax consulting work experience.

Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Law, Mathematics, Policy Analysis, Tax or related field and 4 years of business advisory, transfer pricing, economic consulting or Federal/ International business tax consulting work experience.

Must have 4 years of experience in transfer pricing planning, documentation or controversy work projects, and/or preparation of APA documentation, at a mid-size/regional to large sized/national public accounting firm or law firm.

Must have 4 years of experience in economic modeling.

Must have 4 years of experience advising clients on technical aspects of transfer pricing, as well as experience with general business issues including: sharing, relating and communicating technical and business knowledge across clients without violating confidentiality.

Must have 2 years of experience reviewing transfer pricing analysis prepared by junior staff.

Must have 2 years of experience managing tax compliance engagements, including engagement-related budgeting and billing, serving as a primary point of contact for clients, and escalating issues to tax partners or executives as needed.

Must hold one of the following: US CPA certification; US state bar membership; or Master's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Law, Mathematics, Policy Analysis, Tax or a related field.

Require up to 25% domestic travel in order to serve client needs.

Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary for this job is $124,810.00 per year. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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