Professional Services Consultant jobs in United States, New York, New York

Business is constantly evolving, and more than ever, staying at the forefront is all about identifying and adapting to change. As a Tax Senior, you’ll see this first hand by being immersed in the evolving tax environment through preparing and auditing income tax provisions, assisting with income tax filings, consulting on planning opportunities, and coaching and developing staff on your engagement teams.

Your key responsibilities

You’ll spend your time supporting client engagements by reviewing staff work product, coordinating with clients and internal team members, managing deadlines, and tracking engagement economics. You’ll also be tasked with identifying and resolving tax technical issues, as well as sharing insights that will improve our processes and overall efficiency. In this role, you can expect to be prioritizing and handling a wide range of constantly evolving responsibilities.

Skills and attributes for success

• Providing our US and Japanese Inbound clients with domestic federal tax advice and guidance tailored to their unique needs
• Keeping up to date with ongoing trends and changes to legislation that will affect planning activities
• Supervising high-performing teams and sharing your experience and knowledge of leading-practices
• Building relationships at all levels both internally and externally, promoting a culture of collaboration
• Preparing practical recommendations to some of our clients’ most complex tax issues

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a graduate degree in Tax or Law and approximately three years of related work experience.
• Progress toward (or completion of) a valid CPA certification or licensed attorney status
• A background in tax compliance and accounting for income tax and a broad understanding of US income taxation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access and data mining tools
• The ability to prioritize when working on multiple projects, and the confidence to engage and integrate directly into our clients’ teams
• Fluency in Japanese
• Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A proven record in a professional services environment
• Experience in coaching and mentoring junior colleagues
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• The ability to adapt your work style to work with both internal and client team members

In today's business landscape organizations are continuously transforming and evolving to keep pace with change and innovative solutions. This wave of digital transformation and constant evolution introduces a variety of risks, which organizations are not equipped to manage and mitigate on their own. As a professional in our Risk Technology practice, you will assist clients in integrating optimal application security, control, and risk management solutions through their transformation journey. You will belong to an international network of specialists helping our clients enable trust through transformation, while working closely with large scale implementation teams across a variety of enabling emerging technologies and solutions.

As a member of our national Risk Technology practice, you will belong to a network of professionals helping our clients implement trusted technology solutions to enrich and improve decision making, provide visibility and transparency of risk and compliance to stakeholders, and integrate efficient and effective risk management solutions.

As our Risk Technology practice continues to rapidly expand, we are seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate, focused on cloud-based application security, controls, and technology enablement. We need Seniors to help our clients develop and execute sustainable risk management solutions through transformational their efforts. As part of the team, you will work with a wide variety of resources and clients to deliver professional services on strategic and global priority accounts, while accelerating your professional growth.

We will support you with career focused training and coaching to develop, execute, and accelerate your professional goals.

Your key responsibilities

Leveraging your cloud application and industry knowledge, you will lead cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions for clients that will assist them in evolving and sustaining a risk management program through transformation. You will support EY teams responsible for transforming organizations' front, middle, and back office through implementation of leading practice cloud-based technology solutions.

Skills and attributes for success

• You will leverage your proven track record of cloud-based application experience, technical knowledge, and strong interpersonal skills, to effectively deliver quality results in the assessment, design, and implementation of controls, security, and risk management solutions.
• Deliver facts, analyses, and recommendations in an accurate, clear, and concise manner.
• Foster relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels
• Drive high-quality work products on your team within expected timeframes and budget

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree and approximately 2-3 years of related work experience
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of business processes across one or many cloud base applications (e.g., purchase-to-pay, hire-to-retire, customer-to-contract), technical application security design and configuration, application role maintenance and user provisioning processes.
• Internal controls within and around the Oracle or cloud-based applications
• Oracle Applications security and how to achieve a design that enables an end user but also establishes control.
• Advanced project management and client service skills
• Excellent teaming skills
• A valid driver’s license in the US and a valid passport required; willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally to meet client needs

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience integrating, managing, or assessing security and controls for cloud-based applications.
• ERP implementation project management and support experience (Oracle and/or Workday experience is a plus)
• Industry related certification (e.g., CISA, PMP, CIA, RICS); non-certified hires are required to become certified within 1 year from the date of hire

Key Responsibilities

• Technical preparation and review of complex trust and estate accountings.
• Perform complex calculations and reconstruction when required.
• Research of state specific principal and income acts when needed.
• Responsible for managing client relationships and retaining client good will.
• Participate in weekly sales calls, and client presentations and business development meetings, when requested.
• Provide timely and effective responses to client needs and compliance requirements.
• Provide estimates for new accounting work and prepare all required documentation for new engagements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal EY groups.
• Facilitate communications and provide assistance to team members by sharing knowledge, offering advice, and making decisions to meet engagement deliverables.
• Develop operational efficiencies to deliver timely high-quality services and work products.
• Contribute to a flexible, stable and team oriented working culture that fosters staff development.
• Complete self- study courses to maintain and enhance knowledge of fiduciary accounting and software applications, and to meet Firm continuing education requirements.
• Work to ensure all projects are properly and timely billed and oversee follow-up with clients regarding bill collections.

Skills and Attributes for Success

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree.
• CPA, EA, licensed Attorney, Professional Fiduciary orCTFA (Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor) certification
• 5+ years of fiduciary/court accounting experience at a bank, law firm or CPA firm with a proven track record of successfully managing staff and engagements.
• Excellent technical fiduciary accounting skills.

• Experience working with complex assets (LLCs, partnerships, alternative investments, etc.) and large trusts and estates.
• Experience working with family offices a plus.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experienced at reviewing IRS Forms 706, 1041 and K-1s.

Ideally, you will also have

• Understanding of complex investments and fiduciary tax.
• Understanding of trust structures and trust terminology.
• Ability to review and interpret trust agreements and estate planning documents.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Strong client interaction skills.
• Proficient with software applications, including OneSource Accounting Software FAS; Microsoft Word and Excel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the assessment of the client’s controllership function including drafting current state process documentation and future state implementation roadmaps.
• Support clients during controllership transformation journeys including implementation of process optimization initiatives.
• Assist in drafting risks and controls frameworks and helping clients remediate control deficiencies.
• Be able to understand and articulate the accounting and controls implications of changes to controllership processes.
• Provide clients with accounting assistance or transactions support as necessary.
• Lead project management activities.
• Support business development initiatives.
• Support Managers and Senior Managers with solution-specific requests and needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in public accounting, financial advisory, industry, or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of finance and accounting processes, including upstream business processes.
• Operational accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and operate independently.
• Familiarity with AI, automation, and dashboarding tools and their application in accounting and finance.
• Knowledge and/or experience with digital technologies and their impact on the record to report process including analytical tools, close and reporting tools, and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative, contribute, and think outside the box.

• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver's license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations.

Ideally, you'll also have

• A master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or complementary discipline such as data analytics.

Your Key Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities:

• Support the project teams in the day to day execution of a client project while guiding and developing individual junior team members;
• Prepare business proposals and presentations;
• Support in managing projects and deliver as agreed with the EY project manager and key project stakeholders;
• Understand client issues and develop hypotheses of key problems;
• Interview the client's employees, management team and other stakeholders;
• Develop analysis plan and collect relevant data;
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to prove / disprove the problems;
• Support in running focus groups and facilitate workshops;
• Structure work products and deliverables;
• Present findings and recommendations to client representatives;
• Provide support to client representatives for implementing the recommendations;
• Lead and coach junior consultants within the area of responsibility;
• Maintain a clean and structured workflow and project archive

Your Profile

• Masters’ degree from a top-tier university with a very good academic record;
• 2 to 4 years of management consulting experience - prior experience in working for a top-tier business consulting firm is considered a plus;
• Good knowledge, including but not limited to public policy formulation and evaluation, organization design, process analysis, optimalisation programs, public procurement, project management;
• Experience in at least 3 projects for clients in the government and public sector in Belgium
• Clear and effective written and verbal presentation and communication skills with the project team, clients and stakeholders at all levels (French, Dutch and English);
• Excellent analytical, time management and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Self-motivated, desire to exceed expectations;
• Highly flexible, including willing to work away from headquarters (if the engagement requires it);
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills (Power Point, Excel, Word).

What’s In It For You

• – you become part of the EY Family providing you with all the necessary skills, training and opportunities; enabling you to grow to your fullest potential.
• Attractive remuneration package- We offer an attractive remuneration package; including a company car and charging card, iPhone plus subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal vouchers, and eco vouchers. Thanks to our flex plan it is possible to choose what you value most.
• Flexible working arrangements- We are proud of our flexible working arrangements. We will actively support you in building a successful career and delivering excellent client service without sacrificing your personal priorities. We offer flexible working hours and working from home multiple days per week is possible.
• Inspiring work environment- At EY we are dedicated to providing you with an inspiring work environment. A work environment that allows you to further develop your skills and enables you to fulfill your true potential.
• Learning & personal growth- You will benefit from an onboarding program, receive extensive training and will be coached by a counselor. We offer a clear career path tailored to your unique skills with necessary guidance.
• Fun- By joining our EY- teams, you can participate in team activities, and companywide events and enjoy a drink during our monthly after-work drink.
• Sustainability- We have a fleet of hybrid and electric cars. Our flex plan makes it possible for you to choose the most sustainable option for you. You can also opt for a train subscription or lease a bike.
• Diversity & Inclusion- At EY we are passionate about the inclusion and support of individuals of all groups; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.
• Location- All of our offices are easily accessible by public transport and/or by car andhave parking space. They all have parking spaces and charging stations are provided.
• Best Workplace– You will be part of the 2023 number one rated Best Workplace (Great Place to work).

Your Key Responsibilities

The primary role of the Structured Finance transaction team is to perform agreed-upon procedures (AUP) to help clients execute securitization transactions successfully. Our responsibilities include asset file review, collateral stratification and analysis, cash flow modeling, bond analytics, offering document review, compliance reviews, as well as the preparation of the resulting AUP reports.

• Effectively manage and motivate client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds, fostering an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment
• Lead and manage all aspects of large scale client engagement engagements including driving high quality work products, monitoring progress and managing risk
• Develop, maintain and build long-term client relationships and networks
• Generate new business opportunities, staying abreast of current industry and technology trends
• Develop relationships with team members across all EY practices to serve client needs
• Take an active role in leading operational functions within the structured finance team

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor's degree and approximately 8 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 7 years of related work experience. Degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering or a related discipline; MBA or MS preferred
• Excellent prioritization skills and a commitment to meeting client deadlines
• Strong communication skills for report writing, client presentations and client interactions
• Proficient skills with MS Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Teaming, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary to meet client deadlines; valid driver’s license and passport to meet travel requirements

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience leading consulting projects within structured finance within a large financial institution or consulting firm.

Our Business Tax Advisory practice gives you the opportunity to focus on US tax information reporting & withholding matters. You will work in a group environment on challenging information reporting and withholding engagements across all financial services sectors. We offer the specialization in assisting clients with mission-critical operationaltax issues and customer reporting issues. Specifically, our experienced practitioners work across tax and operations to deliver advice and support throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with colleagues to assist clients in understanding relevant tax rules and implementing changes to their operations, processes and systems.Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), and domestic withholding and reporting matters.You can expect to work on engagements dealing with the FATCA, cost basis reporting, and various other global compliance and reporting initiatives, such as the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). As you progress within EY and our CTORS tax team, you will become a trusted business advisor to your clients. As you develop, you will benefit from being led and mentored by nationally recognized tax professionals who include some of the firm’s most senior tax talent.

The CTORS Tax Services practice invests in the development of its team, with frequent virtual training, update calls and in-person trainings to help individuals develop technical skills and learn about new areas of the law. Through your experiences, you will develop your skill sets and learn how CTORS requirements are managed within large to medium size companies.

Your key responsibilities

You will interface daily with superiors, peers and subordinates and clients on large and small CTORS projects. This could include interpreting IRS Code and Regulations, drafting guidance, data analyzation and requirements development that help clients translate and implement these rules. You may conduct a gap analysis of the current state of clients’ policies, procedures and systems and write business requirements. You will be part of a team that prepares documentation including presentations and flow charts. You will be involved in technical analysis, process improvement and respond to requests for proposals from clients. You will also get the opportunity to support the development of innovative technology solutions, as well as train and manage staff located in remote delivery centers.

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to read and interpret IRS Code, regulations and instructions
• Strong writing skills for policy and procedure writing is a must
• Ability to interface with all facets of our business
• Ability to multitasking and project management capability
• Creative problem solving, strong critical thinking
• Ability to drive success as both an individual contributor and team member.

To qualify for the role, you must have at a minimum

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, and/or Master's in Taxation (MST) preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant tax consulting or tax operational experience
• Be a licensed attorney, CPA, Project Management Professional, Six Sigma, Lean or equivalent certification or a certified member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation or have the ability to obtain one of these designations

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Active participation in industry groups such as SIFMA, ABA, IIB
• The ability to understand and implement tax rules

• A demonstrated interest in tax information reporting and withholding work in Chapter 3, Chapter 4 and Chapter 61 or some experience working with these matters