USA - Tax - PAS - Workforce Advisory - Tax Technical - Intern - Summer 2024

　　1439113

　　CA-Los Angeles, NC-Charlotte

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　　Tax – PAS - Workforce Advisory - Tax Technical - Intern

　　People Advisory Services (PAS) offers candidates like you an opportunity for a completely tailored, independently driven and leadership-sponsored career path. By being involved in several experiences, you will broaden your knowledge and gain a better understanding of the people initiatives that impact HR, cost and tax, as well as the overall business strategy and function of our clients. Prioritizing your development in this way, along with providing access to extensive resources and tools will add momentum to your career at a highly accelerated pace.

　　Within Tax Technical, you’ll work with global clients to understand and address some of their largest and most complex people-related challenges and ultimately improve and drive sustainable business results. As part of this, you’ll gain valuable experiences and a wealth of knowledge by working across capabilities, offerings, sectors and geographies. At EY we trust our employees to deliver exceptional work – allowing entry-level employees to prove they can perform well beyond their years.

　　You’re likely to assist your team in several tasks including designing executive compensation programs and assessing tax, or financial HR risks in connection with transactions (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, spin offs, carve-outs, etc.). Your role will include among other things, managing and monitoring data sites, reviewing relevant documentation, understanding a target company’s compensation and benefits programs, assessing HR risk associated with those arrangements, advising on strategy and design of compensation and benefit programs, and drafting reports. In addition, you’ll be joining a team that is the firm resource for tax technical and regulatory matters as it relates to compensation & benefits.

　　Your key responsibilities

　　Developing relevant and flexible tax-compliant compensation, benefit and incentive approaches for clients, including:

　　Advising clients on regulatory matters and the taxation of compensation and benefit programs, including U.S. and global programs

　　Benchmarking and designing executive and broad-based compensation and benefit arrangements

　　Developing and reviewing proxy disclosures related to executive compensation

　　Supporting clients in complex transactions (mergers, acquisitions and divestitures), including:

　　Conducting financial due diligence on HR, compensation and benefit programs

　　Identifying tax, financial, and regulatory risks related to compensation and benefits and a target company’s broader HR function

　　Performing golden parachute / Section 280G calculations in connection with transactions

　　Assessing operational readiness for a transaction

　　Advising on the tax and financial implications of severance and executive compensation arrangements

　　Developing strategies for HR, compensation and benefit programs

　　Drafting technical memorandums and opinions addressing various Internal Revenue Code Sections, including, but not limited to, 83, 162(m), 280G, and 409A

　　Providing support to EY’s Tax, Assurance and Consulting functions as compensation and benefits subject matter resource

　　What we look for

　　You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.

　　You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.

　　You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

　　Qualifications.

　　A predicted undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business or Industrial Relations; supported by a strong academic record 

　　A demonstrable plan for passing the CPA exam for accounting majors or plan to become an enrolled agent for other majors

　　Flexibility and willingness to travel

　　Proficiency in MS Office, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

　　Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills

　　Strong quantitative acumen, including outstanding analytical ability

　　Strong follow-through skills and attention to detail

　　Effective project management skills, including effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines

　　Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills

　　A driver’s license valid in the U.S.

　　What’s in it for you

　　Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.

　　Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.

　　Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.

　　Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society – building a better working world, together.

　　A competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The hourly pay range for this job, in the US, is $39.42 - $43.27. Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data. In addition should you join us full time, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid-time-off options.  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.

　　What you can expect

　　Our approach to hiring utilizes several different formats throughout the course of the recruiting process.

　　In addition to speaking with our recruiters and client-serving professionals, we also leverage the use of pre-recorded video interviews (PRVI). Additional interviews may be in the form of a live interview, either via video or in person.

　　What we offer

　　If you join EY full-time after your internship, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits 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 includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. 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.

　　If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

　　The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

　　EY | Building a better working world

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