Waterloo - People Advisory Services - Mobility - Expatriate Tax - Manager

Waterloo - People Advisory Services - Mobility - Expatriate Tax - Manager

Location: Waterloo

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Salary: Competitive

Date: May 14, 2026

Job description

Requisition ID: 1710336

At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence.

Well 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

As organizations continue to move talent across borders, managing the tax implications of a globally mobile workforce has never been more complex—or more critical. EYs People Advisory Services, PAS, Mobility practice supports multinational employers and internationally mobile individuals with tailored Canadian and US tax compliance and advisory solutions that enable mobility strategies and business success.

As a Manager within our Mobility – Expatriate Tax team, you will lead the delivery of cross‑border tax services for globally mobile employees, executives, and their employers. You will manage client relationships, oversee complex engagements, provide technical leadership across jurisdictions, and coach and develop team members. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise in global mobility while making a meaningful impact on clients and the growth of our practice.

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

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager, you will be responsible for both client delivery and people leadership, including:

Leading and managing Canadian and US expatriate tax engagements for internationally mobile employees, including inbound and outbound assignees

Reviewing complex Canadian and US personal income tax returns and associated deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy and quality

Determining and supporting appropriate tax filing positions, identifying risks, and advising clients on cross‑border employment and compensation matters

Serving as a trusted advisor to clients on global mobility tax considerations and emerging issues

Managing engagement economics, including budgeting, scheduling, and monitoring timelines

Providing coaching, feedback, and performance guidance to Senior Tax Staff and Tax Staff

Overseeing tax technical research and applying conclusions to compliance and advisory deliverables

Supporting mobility advisory initiatives, including planning, policy‑related matters, and global coordination projects

Contributing to national learning initiatives through training delivery, technical content development, and knowledge sharing

Leveraging EY technology and standardized tools to enhance efficiency, consistency, and client experience

Skills and attributes for success

Strong technical foundation in Canadian and or US personal taxation, with experience in expatriate or global mobility tax matters

Ability to exercise sound professional judgment across complex, multi‑jurisdictional issues

Effective people leader with experience coaching and developing junior team members

Strong client‑facing skills, with the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships

Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously

Adaptable mindset and comfort working in a technology‑enabled, fast‑paced environment

Commitment to collaboration, inclusiveness, and delivering exceptional client service

Foreign language skills, particularly Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin, are not required but are valued.

To qualify for the role, you must have

A bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience