EY Tax Manager - Financial Services Wealth 

United States, New York, New York 

674100321

Our purpose is to help build a financial services industry in which financial institutions are trusted and flourish, and the global economy is healthy,

Your key responsibilities

As a manager in our Wealth & Asset Management practice, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating tax compliance and advisory work for clients. You would work on key client issues in domestic federal, international and state and local taxation with a focus on implementing tax strategies that align with the client's business objectives.  You will manage tax compliance accounts for hedge funds and or private equity funds.  You will review extensive securities analysis, make appropriate tax adjustments, and provide sign-off for the production and delivery of K-1’s and partnership tax returns.  You will be responsible for reviewing partnership agreements and private placement memorandums for tax implications of items such as book and tax allocations, stuffing provisions, management and incentive fees as well as run the day to day activities on the accounts that are spread across various locations.

Skills and attributes for success

• Solid technical knowledge - you will have to review partnership book/tax allocations including aspect such as incentive fee re-allocation, side pocket, transfer partnership interest, fill up/down

• The ability to teach or assist in firm in - house trainings

• Ability to analyze trading reports for tax character and book tax differences, such as wash sales, constructive sales, straddles, and other securities issues.

• Build impactful relationships with new and existing clients and maintain relationship with firm leadership

• Create a positive and trusting environment where team members know each other and feel a part  of their team

• Able to identify key tax technical issues and raise the appropriate questions before the work is sent for review to the partner or senior manager – and consult when necessary

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of related work experience; or an advanced degree in tax or law and a minimum of 4 years of related work experience

• CPA license or a licensed Attorney is required or the ability to achieve either within a one year from hire date

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant tax experience or equivalent experience in the financial services industry

• Familiarity with the financial services industry gained through direct involvement with managed investment vehicles

• Broad exposure to federal income taxation and exposure to state and local tax

• Ideally, you’ll also have

• Excellent managerial, leadership, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills

• Demonstrated skills in mentoring and training others

• 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.