Federal Tax Senior Manager - Financial Services Organization - GCR/Insurance

Locations: New York City, Jericho, Hoboken, Chicago, Des Moines

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EY is the only professional services firm with a separate business unit ('FSO') that is dedicated to the financial services marketplace. Our FSO teams have been at the forefront of every event that has reshaped and redefined the financial services industry. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve the most complex challenges in the financial services industry, come join our dynamic FSO team!

The opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for you to join our Insurance Tax practice as a Senior Manager. Working with dedicated professionals in the insurance industry, you will be involved in dynamic tax compliance projects to develop your tax technical knowledge.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Manager, you will juggle multiple tasks in a high performing environment. You will oversee financial statement audits as well as review tax returns. You will also be responsible for relationship management. Relationship management includes: building lasting professional relations with key employees of clients; managing the staffing and economics of engagements; and analyzing engagement results to continue to provide exceptional client service to our Insurance clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Self-motivation
• Critical thinking
• Eager to build professional network
• Ability to lead a team of professionals
• Drive to see new business opportunities at the clients

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 8 years of Tax experience
• CPA or licensed Attorney
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and SSAP 101
• Income tax support for audits and income tax experience for Insurance companies as well as C Corporations
• At least 5 - 6 years of experience in preparing 1120, 1120 PC, 1120 L and consolidated group returns; experience reviewing these returns is a must

Ideally, you'll also have

• Direct experience in state and local taxation (e.g., state return compliance, state income tax accounting, state apportionment fundamentals)
• SEC experience
• Proven experience in managing teams and client relationships

What we look for

• Leadership ' conducts him or herself in a manner that inspires, and educates Patience & Organization ' in high performing environment, delays beyond our control occur. It's important to have the ability to put tasks to the side to allow for the dust to settle and move on to other tasks.
• Passion & Drive ' Being in management in public accounting is not a spectator sport. It requires constant movement and reinvention.

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 .

• 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 $129,300 to $295,700. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $155,200 to $335,900. 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.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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