Financial Services - Wealth and Asset Management - Tax Manager - EDGE client aligned

Location: Anywhere in Country

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.

The opportunity

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!

The Financial Services EY EDGE (Exceptional Delivery and Growth Engine) practice provides specialized tax technical services to U.S. and global clients, leveraging deep process and service delivery expertise that sets EY apart. Within this, the FSO EDGE Wealth and Asset Management (WAM) team offers tailored tax support for the asset management industry. As a services manager, you’ll collaborate with experienced professionals on hedge fund, private equity, and mutual fund taxation, including structuring, tax planning, and advisory services.

Your key responsibilities

• Deliver and manage tax compliance and consulting work for clients
• Recognize and escalate problem areas to ensure timely and accurate completion of tax returns, research, accounting, and projects
• Consult with clients and escalate complex matters to senior management and subject-matter professionals
• Lead projects and work independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
• Manage communications with client tax liaisons and trust teams to support informed decision-making
• Maintain effective long-term relationships and manage workflow with clients
• Manage engagement deliverables and team resources to meet deadlines and ensure accuracy
• Provide leadership, feedback, and coaching to team members

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to identify and escalate problem areas to ensure timely and accurate completion of tax projects
• Experience presenting complex topics in client conversations
• Ability to break down complex tax projects and formulate client-centric solutions
• Strong multitasking skills to manage multiple assignments and deadlines

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Tax, Law, or Economics
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a professional services or tax services organization in the financial services industry
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Enrolled Agent (EA) or licensed attorney
• Broad exposure to federal income taxation and exposure to state and local tax
• Proficient in the use of various tax and accounting technologies
• Excellent teaming, leadership, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills

What we look for

• Tax professionals with a genuine interest in providing outstanding services to influential clients
• Trusted advisors who maintain and enhance EY’s reputation for excellence
• Individuals who thrive in diverse environments and bring strong interpersonal skills

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 $104,600 to $191,600.  The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $125,400 to $217,800.  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.

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EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

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