EY EY BBC - Real Estate US Tax Senior 

The Bahamas, Nassau 

753524822

Join our Financial Services Office (FSO) and you will work with multi-disciplinary teams from around the world to deliver a global market perspective. Aligned to key industry groups including asset management and private equity, banking and capital markets, insurance, and real estate, we provide integrated assurance, consulting, strategy & transactions, and tax services to our clients. As a market segment of the FSO, the BBC includes the Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, and Cayman Islands. By joining the BBC, you will receive unmatched exposure and experience to our continuously growing portfolio of diverse FSO clients.

Your key responsibilities

As a senior in our real estate tax practice, you will be responsible for assisting with US tax compliance and tax advisory work for clients. You will work on key client issues in US federal, international and state and local taxation with a focus on implementing tax strategies that align with the client's business objectives.

You will support US tax compliance accounts for real estate funds and/or private equity funds. You will analyze extensive portfolio of investments and relevant financial data, make appropriate tax adjustments, and prepare various federal tax returns (Form 1065. Form 1120, Form 1120-REIT) as well as Schedule K-1 & K-3s packages for the investors. You will be responsible for reading partnership agreements and private placement memorandums for US tax implications of items such as book and tax allocations, management and incentive fees.

Additionally, you will run the day-to-day activities on the engagement accounts and coordinate with various teams spread across various locations.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong technical knowledge in the real estate tax area
• Ability to analyze financial statements for tax character and identify book-to-tax differences
• Ability to identify key tax technical issues and raise the appropriate questions before the work is sent for review to a manager and consult accordingly when necessary
• Managing multiple work assignments and deadlines
• Ability to teach and develop junior staff members on the team
• Creating a positive and trusting environment where team members know each other and feel a part of their team

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree in an accounting, finance or a business discipline, and a minimum of 3 years of relevant tax experience; or an advanced degree in tax or law and a minimum of 2 years of relevant tax experience
• A CPA (or equivalent internationally recognized accounting designation), Enrolled Agent and/or LLM certification is required
• The ideal candidate would have experience serving clients in the real estate industry, which may include private equity funds, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Regulated Investment Companies (RICs) or other investment vehicles
• Broad exposure to federal income taxation as well as state and local tax

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong writing, research, analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced professional services environment
• Willingness and ability to travel, when necessary

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, competitive pension plan, generous vacation and leave entitlement(s), and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.