Location: Boston, Hoboken, New York
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.
Will you shape the future or will the future shape you?
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!
Private Tax is a growing practice within the organization, and you’ll see that
growth reflected in your career. You’ll be part of a growing global team and
collaborate closely with colleagues across the organization. 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 Senior Manager in Private Tax, you will provide personal and private tax
advice and compliance requirements to business owners, business-owning families,
and owners of private wealth on matters involving family, their business
entities, and private wealth management. You will also provide tax advice on
High Net Worth Individuals’ personal business matters, including family and
business governance, wealth transfer succession, family constitutions, and
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
You will be reviewing complex individual tax returns and providing income tax
planning and advisory services to high net worth individuals and families,
allowing you to develop into a trusted advisor to clients. You will work with
specialists in other areas, including International Tax, State and Local Tax,
and Asset Management, to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients.
The core purpose of this role is the effective management and delivery of
complex processes, solutions, and/or projects, maintaining focus on quality and
risk management while navigating operational and organizational dynamics. You
may be accountable for the budget, delivery, and performance of complex
processes, solutions, and/or projects to achieve performance objectives. You may
be responsible for building and managing client relationships, revenue
generation, and/or managing commercial relationships. The role provides
leadership and direction up to and including Managers across multiple
activities, leading teams with broad visibility to achieve performance
objectives. You will provide deep insight in a function or specialism through
analysis and knowledge of best practices to solve complex problems, drive
thought leadership and innovation, and meet performance objectives and metrics
set locally through individual and/or team performance (client service, quality
and risk management, sales and business growth, solution development and
teaming, etc.). Regular travel is required as needed by external clients, and
you will manage client relationships and lead client engagements (planning,
execution, closure) on a daily basis.
Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:
* Performing high-quality review of complex tax returns
* Demonstrating extensive knowledge and experience handling hedge fund and
private equity K-1s
* Researching tax issues to develop effective tax planning strategies and
translating complex data from a range of sources into client-ready insights
and deliverables
* Maintaining and enhancing your technical expertise by staying current with
tax developments and best practices
* Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria
for obtaining results.
* Develops solutions to complex problems.
* Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect
immediate work area and possibly the business function within own
area/department.
Skills and attributes for success
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 complex processes, solutions, and
projects while maintaining a focus on quality and risk management.
* Experience in building and managing client relationships, revenue generation,
and commercial relationship management.
* Proven leadership and direction for teams across multiple activities to
achieve performance objectives.
* Deep insight in a function or specialism through analysis and knowledge of
best practices to solve complex problems, drive thought leadership and
innovation.
* Track record of meeting performance objectives and metrics through individual
and/or team performance in client service, quality and risk management, sales
and business growth, solution development, and teaming.
To qualify for the role, you must have
* Bachelor’s degree required (4-year degree) in accounting, supported by
significant tax or financial planning experience; master's degree preferred
* CPA license or a Licensed Attorney is required
* Minimum of 8 years of work experience in professional services or
professional tax organization
* A thorough understanding of estate and wealth planning
* 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
Ideally, you’ll also have
* A proven record in high net-worth tax planning
* A proven record in a professional services environment
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
* Experience leading engagement delivery and managing engagement economics.
* Ability to develop resource plans and budgets for large-scale projects.
* Experience collaborating with senior management and providing input on
performance evaluations and hiring.
* Familiarity with global regulatory compliance and advanced tax technology
solutions.
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.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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
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the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations
in the US is $132,100 to $301,600. The base salary range for New York City
Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is
$158,500 to $342,700. 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.
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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.
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