Senior Manager, Washington National Tax - Financial Instruments

Deloitte•Washington, DC

3d•$220,875 - $368,125•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Deloitte’s Washington National Tax (WNT) Financial Instruments Group, where you’ll work alongside leading professionals on challenging technical tax matters, advise on innovative financial products, and help shape solutions for some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. We’re seeking an experienced tax professional to join our dynamic, high-caliber practice. As a Senior Manager in our Washington National Tax practice, you will work with a team of specialists to analyze federal income tax issues faced by a wide variety of clients (such as multinational corporations, major financial institutions, investment funds and asset managers among others) in a variety of settings (such as debt workouts, mergers and acquisitions, and investment management). You will assist in advising clients on complex tax issues involving debt, derivatives and digital assets.

Requirements

Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 – 3 days per week
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
8+ years' experience in taxation in a law firm or 8+ years’ experience in taxation at a law firm, public accounting firm or similar practice environment
Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
Ability to travel up to 10%, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA exam
If not CPA eligible: Licensed attorney
If not CPA eligible: Enrolled agent
Other Certifications: Certified Financial Accountant (CFA)
Other Certifications: Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree such as MS in Taxation, JD and/or LLM
Strong analytical abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Consider whether an instrument issued by a multinational corporation is debt or equity, and if such instrument is debt, how to tax account for interest accruals and whether any interest expense limitation provisions apply
Evaluate whether a derivative entered into by a hedge fund is properly classified as a notional principal contract and whether the straddle rules may impact the treatment of such activity
Assist with determining the tax consequences of a loan of digital assets
Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
Builds and sustains professional relationships
Leads projects or workstreams
Manages and prioritizes multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others