Tax Senior Manager - Financial Services - Customer Tax Operations and Repor

at  EY

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Tax Services Senior Manager – Financial Services Office - Customer Tax Operations and Reporting (CTORS): This position could be located in NY (primary), NJ, CT.
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!
The opportunity
Our Business Tax Advisory practice gives you the opportunity to focus on U.S Tax Information reporting & withholding. You will work in a group environment on challenging information reporting and withholding engagements across all financial services sectors. We offer the specialization in assisting clients with mission-critical operational tax issues and customer reporting issues. Specifically, our experienced practitioners work across tax and operations to deliver advice and support throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with colleagues to assist clients in understanding relevant tax rules and implementing changes to their operations, processes, and systems. The CTORS team works on challenging information reporting and withholding engagements in the financial services, banking, insurance, and multinational sectors. These engagements will primarily focus on non-resident alien (NRA) withholding and reporting (IRC Sections 1441 to 1446), Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), and domestic withholding and reporting matters. You can expect to work on engagements dealing with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), cost basis reporting, and various other global compliance and reporting initiatives, such as CRS.
The CTORS Tax Services practice invests in the development of its team, with frequent virtual training, update calls and in-person trainings to help individuals develop technical skills and learn about new areas of the law. Through your experiences, you will develop your skill sets and learn how CTORS requirements are managed within large to medium size companies.
Your key responsibilities
You will interface daily with superiors, peers and subordinates and clients on large and small CTORS projects. This could include interpreting IRS Code and Regulations, drafting guidance, data analyzation and requirements development that help clients translate and implement these rules. You may conduct a gap analysis of the current state of clients’ policies, procedures and systems and write business requirements. You will manage a team with their duties and prepare documentation which would include presentations and flow charts. You will be involved in technical analysis, process improvement and respond to RFP notices for clients also.

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to read and interpret IRS Code, regulations and instructions
• Expertise in tax reporting/tax operations and corporate tax work experience
• Securities processing and operations knowledge
• Strong writing skills for policy and procedure writing is a must
• Ability to interface with all facets of our business
• Project management capability

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance or Economics; an advanced degree in Tax, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Law is highly desirable
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant tax consulting or tax operational experience
• Be a licensed CPA, Project Management Professional, Six Sigma, Lean or equivalent certification or a certified member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation
• Be able to manage and direct the work of others
• Have the initiative to seek out new opportunities at current clients and potential clients

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Active participation in industry groups such as SIFMA, ABA, IIB
• The ability to understand and implement tax rules
• Chapter 3, Chapter 4 and Chapter 61 experience

What we look for
We are interested in candidates with strong organizational skills and a proven record of multitasking and working effectively across multiple projects and deadlines. Successful candidates also possess great communication and leadership skills and thrive in an exciting and growing team environment. Ultimately, if you are ready to progress in your career, take ownership of your development and make a measurable difference in both your career and your community, this role is for you.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance or Economics; an advanced degree in Tax, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Law is highly desirable
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant tax consulting or tax operational experience
• Be a licensed CPA, Project Management Professional, Six Sigma, Lean or equivalent certification or a certified member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation
• Be able to manage and direct the work of others
• Have the initiative to seek out new opportunities at current clients and potential client

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 $158,600 to $362,400. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $190,300 to $411,800. 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 40-60% 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.

• 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