Ernst & Young

Tax Manager - Financial Services Organization - State & Local Tax, Income Tax

Ernst & Young$126K — $218K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics and 5 years of relevant experience
  • CPA certification or bar membership in good standing
  • Strong tax technical skills across various tax types and compliance in multi-state jurisdictions
  • Experience in project management and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
  • Willingness to travel as needed, with a preference for a hybrid work environment

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the team's success by understanding EY methodologies and tools
  • Challenge existing procedures to enhance tax service delivery
  • Build and manage strong client relationships, particularly in the real estate sector
  • Guide and mentor junior tax professionals through feedback and training
  • Stay updated on state and local tax developments to innovate service offerings

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage
  • Flexible vacation policy allowing self-managed vacation time
  • Participate in a hybrid work model with in-person collaboration 40-60% of the time
  • Recognized for performance through salary and rewards based on contributions
  • Access to extensive paid time off and leave options for personal and family needs
Full Job Description
Location: New York City, Jericho, Hoboken, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Irvine

Tax - Indirect Tax Income Tax - Financial Services Organization - Manager

The opportunity

EY's State and Local Tax (SALT) team is a growing practice within the organization, and you'll see that growth reflected in your career. As a Tax Manager, you'll manage multiple tax engagements and will contribute to the delivery of quality tax planning and compliance services for our financial services industry clients. You'll be part of a rapidly growing team that's seen plenty of recent expansion, with the aim to double in size over the next few years. With support from some of the most engaging professionals in the business, you can expect to develop your tax technical skills, management techniques, and business experience considerably. It's all about taking on new skills and responsibilities as they arise and making the most of our dedicated mentors and training programs.

Your key responsibilities

You'll likely spend most of your time on a diverse array of projects, responsibilities, and tasks. Whatever you're working on, our clients will turn to you for up-to-the-minute tax advice they can always rely on. To make that happen, we'll look to you to implement your extensive knowledge of state and local tax concepts and law. You can expect to be working in a highly collaborative culture, where listening to and sharing information with colleagues is an essential part of the role.

  • Contributing to the overall success of the team by developing a thorough understanding of EY methodologies and tools to enhance service delivery
  • Challenging traditional procedures and finding new approaches to provide tax services
  • Building client relationships and demonstrating your knowledge of the real estate industry
  • Developing and guiding junior tax professionals by providing effective performance feedback and on-the-job training, and ensuring team responsibilities are consistent with skills and developmental goals
  • Staying abreast of state and local tax developments and work to develop new and innovative service offerings that can deliver value to our clients


Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have
  • A bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or economics and 5 years of related work experience
  • A CPA certification, or good standing as a member of a state bar
  • Strong tax technical skills including tax research and writing skills, flow through entity taxation, income and franchise taxes, transfer taxes, and compliance skills as it relates to multi-state jurisdictions
  • Project management experience in delivering high quality work products in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment


Ideally, you will also have
  • Experience in a professional services environment


What we look for

We're interested in people with initiative who are not afraid to speak up, with a genuine desire to service clients in the financial services industry focused on state and local taxes. If you're ready to further build on your reputation as a professional advisor, this role is for you.

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.
  • We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $105,100 to $192,600. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $126,100 to $218,900. 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.
  • Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is 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.
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

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EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

About Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young (EY) is a multinational professional services firm that provides audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services to clients in a wide range of industries. The firm was founded in 1989 through the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co., and has since grown to become one of the largest professional services firms in the world. EY is committed to building a better working world by helping its clients solve their toughest challenges, and by creating a positive impact on the communities it serves.
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1989

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