Tax Senior - Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real estate
Job description
This position can be anywhere in the country (primary location: NY).
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 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 making the most of our dedicated mentors and training programs.
Your key responsibilities
Your main priority will be providing first-level reviews of tax returns, all while constantly keeping in touch with our clients. You'll be looking at, and analyzing complex tax issues and structures, so everything will come down to producing outstanding work. And with plenty of variety, it's certain that you'll always have innovative ideas and processes to keep you focused.
Skills and attributes for success
· Analyzing an evolving portfolio of complex tax operations to provide meaningful business insights
· Learning and researching current market trends, to maintain your credibility as a trusted advisor
· Building client relationships and demonstrating your knowledge of the real estate, hospitality and construction industry.
· Developing clear, intelligent plans and approaches to improve our clients' tax activities
To qualify for the role, you must have
· A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline
· A CPA certification or be a member of a state bar.
· CPA required for advancement
· A minimum of 3 years relevant experience
· Knowledge in a broad range of real estate tax technical and transaction skills, including partnership taxation, REIT taxation and qualification, partnership allocations, tax compliance, due diligence, acquisition/disposition planning and structuring.
· A proven record of excellence in a professional services or tax organization
· Technical writing and research experience in a tax context
· The ability to prioritize when working on multiple complex projects
· Influencing skills, and the confidence to question existing processes
· Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment
What we look for
We're interested in people with initiative who are not afraid to speak up, with a genuine desire to make things better across the business. You'll need strong software skills and the ability to handle complex data from multiple sources. If you're ready to further build on your reputation as a professional advisor, this role is for you.
- 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.
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
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