Tax Senior

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 Private is a growing practice within the organization, and you’ll see that growth reflected in your career. With a diverse portfolio of interesting and challenging work, you’ll make an impact on some of the most technically demanding tax planning projects around. You’ll be part of a growing global team, acting as a key point of contact for a wide range of clients and colleagues. This is an opportunity for cross-border and cross-functional teaming. In return, you can expect plenty of support designed with your own personal skills and experience. EY is a dynamic place to develop not only your technical tax knowledge, but also your professional leadership and business acumen. As a Manager in Private Tax, you will be at the forefront of providing personal and private tax advice and compliance support to cross-border multijurisdictional families. Key responsibilities include: Leading the delivery of tailored tax advice and compliance solutions for complex family and business structures. Supporting clients in wealth transfer, succession planning, and governance strategies. Navigating the unique challenges of multijurisdictional families and cross-border tax matters. Your Key Responsibilities Depending on your unique skills and ambitions, you could be managing various responsibilities, from technical planning and advising of clients that include high-profile individuals of extremely high net worth, and expectations to match. That will make you a trusted advisor and role model for our people across multiple teams, making this a great place to develop a diverse network of collaborative colleagues. Whatever you find yourself doing, you’ll personally coach and develop a highly trained team, all while handling activities with a focus on quality and commercial value. The role offers the opportunity to guide and supervise professional employees or others to deliver complex technical initiatives, with accountability for performance and results. You’ll apply your depth of expertise to interpret internal and external issues, recommend quality solutions, and meet performance objectives and metrics in client service, risk management, sales, and business growth. Regular travel may be required to meet client needs, and you’ll actively participate in client working sessions. Analytical Skills And Attributes For Success Apply rules related to controlled foreign corporations and passive foreign investment companies onto tax returns Application of foreign tax treaties and foreign tax credits Prepare form 1040, 1041 and 1065 and significant experience preparing or advising on domestic income and transfer tax and/or U.S. international informational returns (Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 1040, 1041, 1065, 3520, 3520A) Team members with a compliance focus: prepare or review US federal and state tax returns for high net worth individual US citizens living abroad, US residents holding nonUS assets, or foreign nationals holding US assets. This role includes the preparation and review of the foreign info reporting requirements for cross border tax compliance such as foreign corporations, foreign partnerships, foreign disregarded entities and foreign trusts. Experience with relevant tax processing programs, and application of AI to data optimization and return process are essential skills. Team members with an advisory focus: Design pre-immigration tax plans Classification of trusts for US tax purposes, and review of forms 3520 Assist with US exit planning FIRPTA Form the US tax piece of multi-jurisdictional inheritance/succession, including the use of trusts, both domestic and foreign Identifying foreign reporting obligations Prepare tax memorandums and opinions Translating complex data from a range of sources into client-ready insights and deliverables Support our Private practice with relevant tax analysis and address new trends/market opportunities. Work closely with rotators from our domestic teams, individuals on rotation from foreign affiliated firms, and our global deployment services team Building effective long-term relationships with our clients, understanding their unique needs to provide a tailored service Communicating complex tax issues to non-tax professionals and clients Maintaining your reputation in your field by constantly updating and sharing your technical and finest practice knowledge An appreciation of world affairs, cultures and protecting financial security. Success in this role will be driven by your ability to manage complex projects, deliver high-quality solutions, and lead teams with broad visibility. Your analytical skills, commercial acumen, and ability to drive outcomes will set you apart. Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver processes, solutions, and projects while maintaining a focus on quality and risk management. Experience in continuous process improvement and identification of innovative solutions through research and analysis. Proven ability to guide and supervise others to deliver complex technical initiatives, with accountability for performance and results. Depth of expertise in interpreting internal and external issues to recommend quality solutions. Track record of meeting performance objectives and metrics in client service, risk management, sales, and business growth. To qualify for the role you must have A bachelor's degree in a related field, supported by significant tax and a CPA certification or membership in The Bar; Minimum of 5 years of work experience in professional services or professional tax organization A thorough understanding of estate and wealth planning; as well as experience with federal and state personal and trust income tax Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills, and the confidence to challenge senior colleagues and stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds A thorough understanding of automated tax processing systems and laws within your area of technical professionalism Experience managing budgets and projects Bachelor’s degree required (4-year degree). Typically, no less than 5 - 6 years relevant experience. Specialized Skills Required International Tax Planning Tax Research and Analysis Client trust and value Emotional Agility Leading teams Managing change Negotiation and influencing Global Mindset Ideally you will also have A proven record in high net-worth tax planning A proven record in a professional services environment Experience in coaching and mentoring junior colleagues Executive presence and business development skills Strong analytical skills and attention to detail The ability to adapt your work style to work with both internal and client team members Experience leading workstream delivery and tracking project status. Experience managing engagement economics and identifying opportunities for additional services. What We Look For We seek top performers who are passionate about delivering high-quality solutions, thrive in dynamic environments, and demonstrate strong leadership and analytical skills. The ideal candidate is adaptable, commercially minded, and committed to continuous learning and innovation. What We Offer You 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 $116,200 to $212,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $139,400 to $242,000. 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. EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. 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