EY Senior Manager- Business Tax Services- Private 

United States, Washington, Seattle 

838561595

Business is constantly evolving, and more than ever, staying competitive is all about identifying and adapting to change. Where there’s change, there’s risk, and our clients look to us for the authoritative experience and insights into strategic tax opportunities. As a Senior Tax Manager, you’ll play a key role in that mission, providing tailored tax compliance and planning for some of our most prestigious clients across all backgrounds.

Skills and attributes for success

• Researching tax issues to develop effective tax planning strategies

• Open to leading teams on all types of tax work from entity to individual

• Translating complex data from a range of sources into client-ready insights and deliverables

• Building effective long-term relationships with our clients, understanding their unique needs to provide a tailored service

• Communicating complex tax issues to non-tax professionals and clients

• Maintaining your reputation in your field by constantly updating and sharing your technical and finest practice knowledge

• Supervising high-performing teams and sharing your experience and knowledge of leading-practices

• Identifying and reacting to risks and opportunities to improve our services and processes

To qualify for the role you must have,

• A bachelor's degree in a related field, supported by significant tax, business or financial planning experience and a CPA certification or membership in The Bar

• Minimum of 8 years of work experience in professional services or professional tax organization

• A thorough understanding of estate and wealth planning; as well as experience with federal and state personal and trust income tax

• Experience with flow through entities (S-Corps, Partnerships, LLC’s)

• Experience with C-Corps including income tax provisions and consolidated federal and state tax returns

• 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

• Experience managing budgets and projects

• Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A proven record in tax planning for owner and their families

• A proven record in a professional services environment

• Experience in coaching and mentoring junior colleagues

• Executive presence and business development skills

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• The ability to adapt your work style to work with both internal and client team members

What we look for

We’re interested in tax professionals with a genuine interest in providing outstanding services to some of the world’s most influential people. Working with people from all backgrounds, from C-Suite executives to owners and their families, you’ll use your experience and status as a trusted advisor to maintain and further our reputation for excellence.