Tax - Indirect Tax - California Controversy Group - Sacramento - JD​/LLM

USA - Tax - Indirect Tax - California Controversy Group - Sacramento - JD/LLM - Staff 2

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Join our dynamic EY Tax team, where our global expertise and deep technical knowledge across all tax disciplines are enhanced by the latest innovation and cutting‑edge technology. We pride ourselves on exceptional client service, strong accountability, and governance, making us the top choice for industry executives and the largest revenue‑generating US and global tax practice. Our Indirect Tax practices navigate the complexities of state and local taxes, which often constitute a company’s largest tax burden and are on the rise globally.

Our approach helps businesses understand their tax liabilities, identify risks and opportunities, and align with their broader tax strategy.

The California Controversy Group focuses on consulting and controversy for California income/franchise and sales/use tax matters. This entails, among other things, representing clients at audit, protest, or appeal before one of the California state tax agencies. As a Staff 2 within the California Controversy Group, you will be based in the Sacramento, CA office and be expected to quickly build your tax knowledge and apply it to a range of complex California income/franchise tax issues.

• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or a Master of Laws (L.L.M) in Tax, supported by a strong academic record.
• Certification as a member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation or the ability to sit for a state bar.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended.
• You must either reside in or be within a commutable distance to Sacramento, CA.

• Professional knowledge or coursework in state and local tax.
• The ability to analyze current and evolving tax law to provide meaningful tax insights to clients.
• Technical writing and research experience in a tax context.
• Strong teaming skills and feel comfortable acting both as a leader and as one that takes direction from others.
• Strong organization skills that allow you to juggle multiple projects.
• Knowledge of how to leverage firm‑approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package. The base salary range for this role in all US geographic locations is $95,000 – $100,000. Individual salaries are determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. The Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• A hybrid model with an expectation that most client‑serving roles will work in person 40‑60% of the time over the course of an engagement.
• A flexible vacation policy that lets you decide how much vacation time you need, along with time off for EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence.

• To maximize your application experience, please limit yourself to two applications within a six‑month period.
• Each application undergoes a thorough review by a dedicated recruiting team.
• You may receive outreach from an EY Recruiter to discuss your application and interests.

EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis. If you are living in California, please  for additional information.

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