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Job Title – US Tax Manager – SALT (State and local Taxes) – Partnership

Role name and description

Tax Manager – The position involves planning, managing, directing and monitoring multiple client services teams on client engagements in a wide variety of industries with assistance of group of tax professionals. It’s imperative for individual to provide innovative tax planning, budgeting, consulting, and compliance expertise to multi-disciplinary clients. The professional should be able to thrive on deadlines, apply tax experience to a wide variety of transactions and make significant contributions towards strategic objectives.

The opportunity

When you join EY GCR Financial Service Operations (FSO) State & Local Taxes team, you will be at the heart of EY’s critical mission to build a better working world by applying knowledge skills and experience in assisting clients in meeting their business purpose.

Your key responsibilities

Participate in multi-state Alternative Investment firms (hedge fund, fund to funds, private equity, real estate) firms with state and local tax issues including compliance, advising, planning, and controversies.

Performing detailed review of State & Local Partnership tax returns, Withholding forms and Composite returns.

Review state tax workpapers and validating state modification based on current tax laws.

Review and critical analysis of allocation and apportionment and non-business income.

Manage implementation of multistate, or local income tax related legislation impacting K-1 reporting or partner tax withholdings, PTET calculation and brief knowledge on CARES Act.

Knowledge about recent tax developments and revised state & local tax law changes to determine potential impact on company tax profile.

Manage own and/or other’s impact on engagement economics, including controlling costs, monitoring budget to actual differences.

Develops, mentors, and supervises Advance Analyst(s), Tax Senior(s) and Assistant Manager(s).

Adheres to practice protocols and other internal processes consistently.

Fair knowledge of Statutory reporting vs General Accepted Accounting Principles and Adjustments.

Skills and attributes for success

As a State Tax Manager – you will be part of team accountable for a set of client engagements.

Handling delivery of specific engagements including technical review of tax work.

Planning and coordinating multiple deadlines, create coherent teams, and respond promptly to client/onshore team requests.

Working with peers within its functions and across client service teams.

Building and leveraging relationship with US engagement teams.

Proficient with Go Systems or other tax compliance third party vendors like CCH etc.

Ability in Microsoft Office software programs, including spreadsheet programs (i.e., Excel).

Managing engagement workflow, engagement team resources, engagement invoicing and budgeting.

Conduct performance reviews, serve as a mentor, and contribute to performance feedback/training.

Maintain an educational program to continually develop technical and managerial skills for yourself and the team.

Articulate and support the strategies of the U.S. Business Tax Compliance group.

Previous Big 4 or large CPA firm experience

Excel at multi-tasking and working in challenging, fast-paced environment.

Ability to supporting recruitment activity.

To qualify for the role, you must have

Graduate/Postgraduate in a finance, numerical or statistical background

CPA/EA will be an added advantage (Completed or Pursuing)

8+ years of experience

Good written and verbal communication skills along with Team handling and leadership skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have

Delivering a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within timeframe.

Experience providing services to pass-through entities and a solid knowledge of relevant state tax concepts.

Building relationships and interacting with clients to provide excellent planning, consulting, and expertise.

Ability to read, interpret and apply the tax legislation.

What we look for

We are looking for experienced tax professionals with genuine interest in providing outstanding services to some of the world’s most influential people.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

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.

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