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Tax Manager - Financial Services Organization - Indirect Tax, Employment Tax

Location:  New York
Other locations:  Anywhere in Region
Salary: Competitive
Date:  Mar 4, 2025

Job description

Requisition ID:  1588455
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Location: New York, Jericho, Hoboken

 

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 traveller 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. or CPP certification (or the ability to obtain certification within the first year of employment)
  • Broad exposure to employment taxation
  • Excellent managerial, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills
  • MS office background and willingness to travel (up to 50%).  

 

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
 
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 $104,100 to $190,700. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $124,900 to $216,700. 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.
 
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
 
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