Services Manager - Fiduciary/Trust & Estate Accounting Services

EY • Hartford, CT

3d • $103,100 - $188,900 • 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!
FTEAS provides fiduciary/court accounting services for trusts and estates serving banks, law firms, family offices, and individual and professional trustees throughout the United States. The Manager is part of the leadership team and plays an integral role in the overall strategy and success of the FTEAS business. Responsibilities include technical review of complex trust & estate fiduciary accountings; managing client relationships; supervision, training, and development of staff; maximizing operating efficiency; and maintaining profitability. Incumbent will ensure compliance with all EY processes and procedures including onboarding new clients and setting up new matters, complying with independence, eDocs, and technology initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• CPA, EA, licensed Attorney, Professional Fiduciary or CTFA (Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor) certification
• 5+ years of fiduciary/court accounting experience at a bank, law firm or CPA firm with a proven track record of successfully managing staff and engagements.
• Excellent technical fiduciary accounting skills.
• Experience working with complex assets (LLCs, partnerships, alternative investments, etc.) and large trusts and estates.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experienced at reviewing IRS Forms 706, 1041 and K-1s.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of complex investments and fiduciary tax.
• Understanding of trust structures and trust terminology.
• Ability to review and interpret trust agreements and estate planning documents.
• Experience working with family offices a plus.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Strong client interaction skills.
• Proficient with software applications, including OneSource Accounting Software FAS; Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Technical preparation and review of complex trust and estate accountings.
• Perform complex calculations and reconstruction when required.
• Research of state specific principal and income acts when needed.
• Responsible for managing client relationships and retaining client good will.
• Participate in weekly sales calls, and client presentations and business development meetings, when requested.
• Provide timely and effective responses to client needs and compliance requirements.
• Provide estimates for new accounting work and prepare all required documentation for new engagements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal EY groups.
• Facilitate communications and provide assistance to team members by sharing knowledge, offering advice, and making decisions to meet engagement deliverables.
• Develop operational efficiencies to deliver timely high-quality services and work products.
• Contribute to a flexible, stable and team oriented working culture that fosters staff development.
• Complete self- study courses to maintain and enhance knowledge of fiduciary accounting and software applications, and to meet Firm continuing education requirements.
• Work to ensure all projects are properly and timely billed and oversee follow-up with clients regarding bill collections.

Benefits

• 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 $103,100 to $188,900.
• The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $123,800 to $214,900.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level