FY26 US Seasonal Tax-Private Tax-Manager

Ernst & Young Oman; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent global consulting firm is seeking a Seasonal Tax Manager for its Private Client Services team. This role allows remote work across the United States, focusing on complex tax management and compliance for high-net-worth individuals. Candidates should have at least 4 years of relevant experience, a valid CPA license, and excellent analytical skills. Join the team and help shape a better working world while enhancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hourly pay ranging from $90 to $120

Flexible working environment

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Valid US CPA license or active state bar membership is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline needed.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in tax compliance for private clients.

Responsibilities

• Review complex individual tax returns for high-net-worth clients.
• Plan income tax for high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Manage partnership tax compliance or S Corp tax compliance.

Skills

Strategic prioritization

Influencing skills

Technical writing

Review complex tax returns

High Net Worth tax knowledge

Federal and state tax experience

Estate and wealth planning

Researching tax issues

Remote work comfort

Education

Valid US CPA license or active state bar membership

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience

Job description

Overview

Location: Anywhere in Country

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Seasonal Tax Manager – Private Client Services - Remote

Private Client Services (PCS) is a growing practice within EY, and you’ll see that growth reflected in our career opportunities. The team focuses on privately held companies and their owners and families, spanning from family-owned businesses to private equity owned companies. Clients range from start-ups to multibillion-dollar global private enterprises. You’ll work on technically demanding tax planning and compliance projects and be part of a growing global team, serving as a key point of contact for clients and colleagues. EY provides support designed to develop your technical tax knowledge, leadership, and business acumen.

The opportunity

You’ll join the team at a critical time, leveraging your expertise to help support our clients. You can expect support from engaging colleagues, hourly, overtime-eligible pay, and opportunities to enhance or refine your skills within one of our high-performing tax teams.

Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities

As a seasonal tax manager, responsibilities may include reviewing complex individual tax returns, income tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and families, partnership tax compliance, or S Corp tax compliance for our Private Tax clients. Hours are discussed during the interview process, so you’ll know what to expect prior to joining. This role allows remote work from anywhere in the United States with no travel required.

Skills and attributes for success

• A strategic eye toward prioritizing when working on multiple complex projects

• Influencing skills, and the confidence and curiosity to question existing processes

• Ability to produce technical writing and research in a tax context

• Experience performing high-quality review of complex tax returns

• Knowledge/experience in handling High Net Worth and Individual Tax Returns, or complex partnership compliance

• Experience with federal and state personal and trust income tax

• A thorough understanding of estate and wealth planning

• Experience researching tax issues to develop effective tax planning strategies and translate complex data from a range of sources into client-ready insights and deliverables

• Comfort with working remotely in a virtual team environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• Valid US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or active state bar membership

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in tax compliance for private client individuals, partnerships, and/or S Corps

• Strong analytical skills, written/verbal communication skills, interpersonal; problem-solving ability and attention to detail

Ideally, you'll also have

• A proven record of excellence in tax accounting for financial statements with a top or mid-tier firm

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and deliverables. We’re looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help our clients meet complex tax obligations. If you have a strong quality focus, the desire to develop meaningful relationships, and the ambition to deliver above and beyond expectations, this role is for you.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and provide world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment and support diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• The salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $90/hr to $120/hr. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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