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EY is a leader in serving the global financial services marketplace and the only professional services firm with a separate business unit dedicated to the financial services industry – the Financial Services Organization (FSO). Our focused model and bold ambition have put us at the center of the events that continue to reshape and redefine our industry, working side by side with a range of clients from our most venerable institutions to dynamic new entrants across Banking and Capital Markets, Wealth and Asset Management, Insurance, and Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction. Our purpose is to help build a financial services industry in which financial institutions are trusted and flourish, and the global economy is healthy, growing and secure. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve complex challenges, then come join our dynamic FSO team!
Handling tax in such a large, sophisticated organization takes more than just a technical understanding of current tax practices. As an Employment Tax Manager, we will look to you to lead engagements on a wide range of tax areas and processes, devising strategic outcomes to some very complex issues. In return, you can expect the support of some of the most engaging colleagues around, as well as plenty of opportunities to progress your career.
The opportunity
Our tax function is constantly evolving, and it's here you'll find everything you need to grow as we do. It's all about taking on new skills and responsibilities as they arise and being a mentor to our developing talent.
Your key responsibilities
You'll likely spend much of your time engaging in client consultations and challenging the tax strategy and approach for optimal effectiveness. We'll look to you to develop strong relationships with our clients and team effectively with internal resources while developing and coaching junior members of the team. Areas of focus include planning and compliance for mergers; acquisitions and internal reorganizations; audit defense, employment tax complex advisory; look-back reviews; payroll process improvement; short-term business traveler analysis and policy design; and remote work analysis and policy design. Developing recommendations and implementation plans and make informed decisions in complex and judgmental areas.
Skills and attributes for success
Demonstrating an understanding of complex global, federal, and state employment tax concepts and effectively applying your knowledge to client situations Experience providing employment tax consulting and unemployment claims administration Experience developing recommendations and implementation plans and make informed decisions in complex and judgmental areas
To qualify for the role you must have
A bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or related field, and approximately 7 years of related work experience A minimum of 5+ years of relevant tax consulting experience or equivalent experience in business or industry CPA, J.D., CPP or other related certification is required Broad exposure to employment taxation Excellent managerial, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills MS office background
Ideally you'll also have
Advanced degree in tax or law is highly desirable
What we look for
We're interested in people who are ready to become a part of a highly engaged, diverse, and dynamic team to help us continue to make a real difference to our clients. If you have a strong client focus, the ability to develop meaningful relationships and the ambition to deliver above and beyond expectations, 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.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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