Mathangi Abirami has been appointed as Senior Manager at EY (Ernst & Young), marking a significant milestone in her decade-long journey in the tax and financial services industry. Based in Chennai, she will now lead strategic initiatives within the U.S. taxation vertical, focusing on delivering excellence in global tax compliance, advisory, and client management. Her promotion reflects her consistent growth, leadership, and technical expertise developed over years of dedicated service within EY and other leading firms.
Mathangi’s association with EY spans more than five years, during which she has demonstrated strong leadership and technical depth in U.S. taxation. Prior to her current role, she served as Tax Manager from 2022 to 2025 and as Assistant Manager from 2020 to 2022, contributing significantly to the firm’s U.S. tax operations. Her consistent performance and ability to lead cross-functional teams played a pivotal role in her progression to Senior Manager, where she will now oversee complex tax engagements and mentor high-performing professionals in the organization.
Before rejoining EY, Mathangi gained diverse experience at Grant Thornton LLP (US) as an Assistant Manager, where she worked on intricate taxation projects for international clients. Her earlier tenure at Shell as a Tax Specialist strengthened her expertise in U.S. tax compliance, planning, and reporting, while honing her understanding of global tax frameworks. She began her corporate journey with HDFC Bank, managing key financial and operational responsibilities, which laid the foundation for her robust analytical and client-facing skills.
Throughout her career, Mathangi has built a strong reputation for her proficiency in international taxation, strategic planning, and client relationship management. Her analytical acumen, problem-solving approach, and people-centric leadership style have been instrumental in driving both operational efficiency and team success. She continues to be a mentor and role model for emerging professionals in finance and taxation, embodying EY’s core values of integrity, excellence, and teamwork.
As she steps into her new role, Mathangi aims to strengthen EY’s U.S. tax services through innovation, precision, and collaboration. Her appointment reflects EY’s commitment to nurturing in-house talent and recognizing professionals who exemplify leadership and technical mastery in an ever-evolving financial landscape.