Tax Acc-FSO Tax-Global Compliance and Reporting-Real Estate-Manager-Multiple Positions - 1693737

EY•San Jose, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. Tax Accountant, Financial Services Office (FSO) Tax, Global Compliance & Reporting (Real Estate) (Manager) (Multiple Positions) (1693737), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, San Jose, CA. Provide tax guidance, planning, and compliance for public and private companies including: REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), homebuilders, low-income housing, real estate core and opportunity funds, developers, construction companies, hotel companies, private equity firms, and brokerage companies. Perform transactions and basis calculations. Provide audit support for all clients including REIT testing and tax provisions for taxable REIT subsidiaries and “blocker corporations”. Review tax compliance process for international Real Estate funds and Schedule K-1 tax reporting packages to US investors, tax returns, and tax projections throughout the year. Manage and motivate teams with diverse skills and backgrounds. Consistently deliver quality client services by monitoring progress. Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Cultivate business development opportunities.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Law, Statistics, Tax or a related field, plus 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate related work experience; OR Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Law, Statistics, Tax or a related field, plus 4 years of related work experience.
Must have 3 years of real estate pass-through experience in a professional services firm, or mid-size/regional to large sized/national public accounting firm.
Must have 4 years of experience in at least 2 of the following: - Section 704 (b) and (c) capital account maintenance; - US withholding on FDAP; - ECI and/or FIRPTA income; - REIT income; and/or- Asset testing.
Must have 4 years of experience with RIA Checkpoint tax research and Microsoft Office suite.
Must have 1 year of experience with Go System, or One Source.
Must have 1 year of experience reviewing tax returns prepared by junior tax professionals.
Must have 1 year of experience managing tax compliance engagements, including engagement-related budgeting and billing, serving as a primary point of contact for clients, and escalating issues to tax partners or executives as needed.
Must have CPA certification, or state bar membership.
Requires domestic travel up to 20% to meet client needs.

Responsibilities

Provide tax guidance, planning, and compliance for public and private companies including: REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), homebuilders, low-income housing, real estate core and opportunity funds, developers, construction companies, hotel companies, private equity firms, and brokerage companies.
Perform transactions and basis calculations.
Provide audit support for all clients including REIT testing and tax provisions for taxable REIT subsidiaries and “blocker corporations”.
Review tax compliance process for international Real Estate funds and Schedule K-1 tax reporting packages to US investors, tax returns, and tax projections throughout the year.
Manage and motivate teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
Consistently deliver quality client services by monitoring progress.
Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge.
Maintain long-term client relationships and networks.
Cultivate business development opportunities.