US Seasonal Tax-Private Tax-Manager

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.

Seasonal Tax Manager – Private Client Services 

Private Client Services (PCS) is a growing practice within EY, and you’ll see that growth reflected in our career opportunities. The team has a dedicated focus toward serving privately held companies and their owners and their families. These clients span from family-owned businesses to private equity owned companies. One thing they all have in common is they are high growth private companies. As many companies choose to no longer go public, this is an ever increasing and exciting group of companies from start-up companies all the way to multibillion-dollar global private enterprises. With a diverse portfolio of interesting and challenging work, you’ll make an impact on some of the most technically demanding tax planning and compliance 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. 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. 

The opportunity 

You’ll join the team at a critical time, leveraging your expertise to help support our clients.  In return, you can expect the support of some of the most engaging colleagues around. You'll receive hourly, over-time eligible pay, and a unique opportunity to enhance or refine your skills within one of our high performing tax teams.   

Your key responsibilities 

As a seasonal tax manager your main priority could include reviewing complex individual tax returns, income tax planning of high-net-worth individuals and families, partnership tax compliance, or S Corp tax compliance for our Private Tax clients. Expectations around hours are discussed during the interview process for each role, so you'll be able to share your availability and know what to expect prior to coming aboard. In this role you'll be able to work remotely from within the United States, with no travel required. 

Skills and attributes for success  

• A strategic eye toward prioritizing when working on multiple complex projects 

• Influencing skills, and the confidence and curiosity to question existing processes 

• The ability to produce technical writing and research in a tax context 

• Experience performing high quality review of complex tax returns 

• Knowledge/experience in handling High Net Worth and Individual Tax Returns, or complex partnership compliance 

• Experience with federal and state personal and trust income tax 

• A thorough understanding of estate and wealth planning 

• Experience researching tax issues to develop effective tax planning strategies and translate complex data from a range of sources into client-ready insights and deliverables 

• Comfort with working remotely in a virtual team environment 

To qualify for the role you must have  

• Valid US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or active state bar membership 

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline 

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in tax compliance for private client individuals, partnerships, and/or S Corps 

• Strong analytical skills, written/verbal communication skills, interpersonal; problem-solving ability and attention to detail 

Ideally, you'll also have 

• A proven record of excellence in tax accounting for financial statements with a top or mid-tier firm 

What we look for 

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and deliverables. We’re looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help our clients meet complex tax obligations.  If you have a strong quality focus, the desire to develop meaningful relationships, and the ambition to deliver above and beyond expectations, 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 .

• The salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $90/hr to $120/hr. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. 

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

For those living in California, please click here for additional information.

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. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process,  please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at View email address on careers.ey.com .