Federal Tax Services Manager - FSO - GCR/Insurance EDGE

Ernst and Young; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 89,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Services Manager to join their EDGE Insurance Tax practice. In this dynamic role, you will oversee financial statement audits and manage tax compliance projects, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of services to clients in the insurance sector. This position offers the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals, develop your expertise in tax matters, and build long-term relationships with influential clients. Join this forward-thinking firm and contribute to creating a better working world while advancing your career in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

401(k) Plans

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Tax experience in compliance and consulting.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and SSAP 101.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial statement audits and review tax returns.
• Manage multiple projects and deliver exceptional client service.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Client Consulting

Project Management

Tax Research

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Enrolled Agent (EA)

Licensed Attorney

Job description

Location : Anywhere in Country

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. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

We currently have an opportunity for you to join our EDGE Insurance Tax practice as a Manager. Working with dedicated professionals in the insurance industry, you will be involved in dynamic tax compliance projects to develop your tax technical knowledge.

The opportunity

As a Services Manager, you will juggle multiple tasks in a high performing environment. You will oversee financial statement audits as well as review tax returns. You will also be responsible for delivering and managing multiple projects to continue to provide exceptional client service to our Insurance clients.

Your key responsibilities

1. Consult with clients and demonstrate professional discretion by appropriately escalating complex tax and client relationship matters to senior management and subject-matter professionals, coordinating efforts, and managing expectations about timing of response and resolution.
2. Deliver and manage compliance and consulting delivery services to meet deadlines for client deliverables.
3. Ability to lead projects and work independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.
4. Manage communications with client tax liaisons, client trust administration teams and client trust officers to gather required information, to share information to support informed decision-making, and obtain instruction or authorization necessary for timely, accurate production of tax information statements, tax returns and related reporting.
5. Support effective long-term relationships and manage workflow effectively with our clients.
6. Manage engagement deliverables and team resources to achieve timely and accurate delivery of tax compliance services while effectively managing engagement economics.
7. Advise and provide direction on complex tax matters, set expectations, coordinate daily work activities, and assign tasks to staff and seniors.
8. Review and evaluate the work of staff members to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.
9. Provide effective leadership, formal and informal feedback, and coaching to team members.

Skills and attributes for success

1. Ability to recognize and identify problem areas that need to be addressed or escalated to ensure tax returns, tax research, tax accounting and other tax projects are timely and accurately completed.
2. Experience presenting in client conversations regarding complex or difficult topics.
3. Ability to break down complex tax projects into manageable components, analyze relevant information, and formulate client-centric solutions that comply with relevant laws and regulations.
4. Ability to manage multiple work assignments, team members and deadlines simultaneously.

To qualify for the role you must have

1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Tax, Law, or Economics with a minimum of 5 years of Tax experience.
2. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Enrolled Agent (EA) or licensed attorney.
3. Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and SSAP 101.
4. Income tax support for audits and income tax experience for Insurance companies as well as C Corporations.
5. At least 4 - 5 years of experience in preparing 1120, 1120 PC, 1120 L and consolidated group returns; experience reviewing these returns is a must.

Ideally, you'll also have

1. Direct experience in state and local taxation (e.g., state return compliance, state income tax accounting, state apportionment fundamentals).
2. SEC experience.
3. Proven experience in managing teams.

What we look for

We’re interested in tax professionals with a genuine interest in providing outstanding services to some of the world’s most influential people. Working with people from all backgrounds, from executives and entrepreneurs to investors and families, you’ll use your experience and status as a trusted advisor to maintain and further our reputation for excellence.

What we offer

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 $89,400 to $163,800. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $107,400 to $186,200. 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.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

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