Tax - Business Tax Services - Private Tax - International Private Client - Manager

Ernst & Young LLP•Mclean, VA

58d•$116,200 - $212,900

About The Position

As an EY Private Tax Manager, with a focus on cross border tax needs of high net worth individuals and their affiliated entities, you will apply your tax knowledge across a wide range of tax topics and processes, devising elegant outcomes to some of the most complex challenges around. You'll work with some of the world's most successful private clients and businesses, and in return you can expect an incredible range of projects and responsibilities that will support your career growth. EY Private is a growing practice within the organization, and you'll see that growth reflected in your career. With a diverse portfolio of interesting and challenging work, you'll make an impact on some of the most technically demanding tax planning projects around. You'll be part of a growing global team, acting as a key point of contact for a wide range of clients and colleagues. This is an opportunity for cross-border and cross-functional teaming. In return, you can expect plenty of support designed with your own personal skills and experience. EY is a dynamic place to develop not only your technical tax knowledge, but also your professional leadership and business acumen.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a related field, supported by significant tax and a CPA certification or membership in The Bar
Minimum of 5 years of work experience in professional services or professional tax organization
A thorough understanding of estate and wealth planning; as well as experience with federal and state personal and trust income tax
Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills, and the confidence to challenge senior colleagues and stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds
A thorough understanding of automated tax processing systems and laws within your area of technical professionalism
Experience managing budgets and projects

Nice To Haves

A proven record in high net-worth tax planning
A proven record in a professional services environment
Experience in coaching and mentoring junior colleagues
Executive presence and business development skills
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
The ability to adapt your work style to work with both internal and client team members

Responsibilities

Apply rules related to controlled foreign corporations and passive foreign investment companies onto tax returns
Application of foreign tax treaties and foreign tax credits
Prepare form 1040, 1041 and 1065 and significant experience preparing or advising on domestic income and transfer tax and/or U.S. international informational returns (Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 1040, 1041, 1065, 3520, 3520A)
Team members with a compliance focus: prepare or review US federal and state tax returns for high net worth individual US citizens living abroad, US residents holding nonUS assets, or foreign nationals holding US assets. This role includes the preparation and review of the foreign info reporting requirements for cross border tax compliance such as foreign corporations, foreign partnerships, foreign disregarded entities and foreign trusts. Experience with relevant tax processing programs, and application of AI to data optimization and return process are essential skills.
Design pre-immigration tax plans
Classification of trusts for US tax purposes, and review of forms 3520
Assist with US exit planning
FIRPTA
Form the US tax piece of multi-jurisdictional inheritance/succession, including the use of trusts, both domestic and foreign
Identifying foreign reporting obligations
Prepare tax memorandums and opinions
Translating complex data from a range of sources into client-ready insights and deliverables
Support our Private practice with relevant tax analysis and address new trends/market opportunities.
Work closely with rotators from our domestic teams, individuals on rotation from foreign affiliated firms, and our global deployment services team
Building effective long-term relationships with our clients, understanding their unique needs to provide a tailored service
Communicating complex tax issues to non-tax professionals and clients
Maintaining your reputation in your field by constantly updating and sharing your technical and finest practice knowledge
An appreciation of world affairs, cultures and protecting financial security.

Benefits

medical and dental coverage
both pension and 401(k) plans
a minimum of 15 days of vacation plus ten observed holidays and three paid personal days
a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being
Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
A network of overseas colleagues, and chances to relocate or take on overseas assignments
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you

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