FY26 - Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real Estate - Tax Senior Manager

FY26 - Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real Estate - Tax Senior Manager

Location: Chicago Other locations: Anywhere in Country Salary: Competitive Date: May 21, 2026

Job Description

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll 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. EY is a leader in serving the global financial services marketplace and the only professional services firm with a separate business unit dedicated to the financial services industry the Financial Services Organization (FSO). Our focused model and bold ambition have put us at the center of the events that continue to reshape and redefine our industry, working side by side with a range of clients from our most venerable institutions to dynamic new entrants across Banking and Capital Markets, Wealth and Asset Management, Insurance, and Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction. Our purpose is to help build a financial services industry in which financial institutions are trusted and flourish, and the global economy is healthy, growing, and secure. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve complex challenges, then come join our dynamic FSO team! Handling tax in such a large, sophisticated organization takes more than just a technical understanding of current tax practices. As a Real Estate Tax Senior Manager, we will look to you to apply your knowledge to a wide range of tax areas and processes, devising strategic outcomes to some very complex issues. In return, you can expect the support of some of engaging colleagues, as well as plenty of opportunities to progress your career. The opportunity Our tax function is constantly evolving, and it's here you'll find everything you need to grow as we do. It's all about taking on new skills and responsibilities as they arise and making the most of our dedicated mentors and training programs. Your key responsibilities There isn't an average day for a Real Estate Tax Senior Manager so you're likely to spend your time on a variety of tax planning projects, responsibilities and tasks for a diverse client base. Whatever you're working on, our clients will turn to you for up-to-the-minute tax advice they can always rely on. To make that happen, you'll be leading teams and working in a highly collaborative culture, where listening to and sharing information with colleagues is an essential part of the role.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Analyzing an evolving portfolio of increasingly complex tax operations to provide meaningful business insights.
• Identifying potential opportunities and risks and communicating these to our clients.
• Learning and researching current market trends, to maintain your credibility as a trusted advisor
• Building client relationships and demonstrating your deep knowledge of the real estate, hospitality and construction industry.
• Developing clear, intelligent plans and approaches to improve our clients' tax activities.
• Researching our clients' business operations and building long-lasting relationships to tailor your advice to their specific needs.
• Supervising a motivated team of professionals, guaranteeing they have the skills, knowledge and opportunities to reach their full potential.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• A CPA certification or be a member of a state bar. CPA required for advancement.
• Seven to ten years' of real estate tax experience, within a professional services environment.
• Extensive knowledge in a broad range of real estate tax technical and transaction skills, including partnership taxation, REITs taxation and qualification, partnership allocations, tax compliance, due diligence, acquisition/disposition planning and structuring.
• Experience managing budgets, people and projects.
• Business development within the market.
• A proven record of excellence in a professional services or tax organization.
• Technical writing and research experience in a tax context.
• The ability to prioritize when working on multiple complex projects.
• Strong influencing skills, and the confidence to question existing processes.
• Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment.

What we look for:

We're interested in people with initiative who are not afraid to speak up, with a genuine desire to make things better across the business. You'll need strong software skills and the ability to handle complex data from multiple sources. If you're ready to further build on your reputation as a professional advisor, this role is for you.

What we offer you:

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more . 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 range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $147,400 to $336,800. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $177,000 to $382,800. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. 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 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.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.