Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real Estate - Tax Senior Manager

EY Studio+ Nederland•Akron, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 a Real Estate Tax Senior Manager, we will look to you to apply your knowledge to 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 engaging colleagues, 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 making the most of our dedicated mentors and training programs.

Requirements

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
Seven to ten years' of real estate tax experience, within a professional services environment.
Extensive knowledge in a broad range of real estate tax technical and transaction skills, including partnership taxation, REITs taxation and qualification, partnership allocations, tax compliance, due diligence, acquisition/disposition planning and structuring.
Experience managing budgets, people and projects.
Business development within the market.
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.
Strong influencing skills, and the confidence to question existing processes.
Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment

Nice To Haves

strong software skills
the ability to handle complex data from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

Analyzing an evolving portfolio of increasingly complex tax operations to provide meaningful business insights.
Identifying potential opportunities and risks and communicating these to our clients.
Learning and researching current market trends, to maintain your credibility as a trusted advisor
Building client relationships and demonstrating your deep knowledge of the real estate, hospitality and construction industry.
Developing clear, intelligent plans and approaches to improve our clients' tax activities.
Researching our clients' business operations and building long-lasting relationships to tailor your advice to their specific needs.
Supervising a motivated team of professionals, guaranteeing they have the skills, knowledge and opportunities to reach their full potential.