Tax Services Manager - FSO - State & Local Tax, EDGE

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 124,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tax Services Manager to join their dynamic team. This role involves delivering and managing tax compliance and consulting services, ensuring client needs are met with precision and care. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in tax operations, excellent collaboration skills, and a commitment to client service in the financial services sector. With a focus on state and local taxes, you will have the opportunity to build long-lasting client relationships and lead a motivated team of tax professionals. Join a company that values your expertise and supports your career growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Pension plan

401(k) plan

Paid time off options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in tax compliance and consulting.
• Strong understanding of tax laws and processing systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance and consulting work for clients.
• Identify and address client needs in a timely manner.

Skills

Analyzing tax operations

Identifying opportunities and risks

Researching market trends

Developing tax improvement plans

Building client relationships

Managing and coaching team

Collaboration skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Graduate degree in Tax or Law

CPA or licensed Attorney

Tools

Automated tax processing systems

Job description

Tax Services Manager - FSO - State & Local Tax, EDGE

Location: New York

Other locations: Anywhere in Country

Date: Mar 10, 2025

Requisition ID: 1590374

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

The opportunity

EY's FSO EDGE State and Local Tax practice provides comprehensive and specialized tax assistance tailored to the unique needs of our clients. You will work alongside our practice office professionals who are knowledgeable and experienced in a wide range of tax areas, processes, and compliance.

Your Key Responsibilities

A Services Manager in FSO EDGE State & Local Tax will be responsible for delivering and managing tax compliance and consulting work for clients. The objective is to recognize and identify problem areas and items that need to be addressed or escalated to ensure client needs are timely and accurately completed. You will also be working in a highly collaborative culture, alongside colleagues from different practices, while sharing information.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Analyzing an evolving portfolio of complex tax operations to provide meaningful business insights
• Identifying potential opportunities and risks and communicating these to our clients
• Learning and researching current market trends, to maintain your credibility as a trusted advisor
• Developing clear, intelligent plans and approaches to improve our clients’ tax activities
• Researching our clients’ business operations and building long-lasting relationships to tailor your advice to their specific needs
• Working with a motivated team of professionals
• Building effective long-term relationships with our clients
• Maintaining your reputation in your field by constantly updating and sharing your technical knowledge
• Managing, coaching and developing a team of tax professionals, reviewing work and helping to confirm they have the knowledge, tools and opportunities they need to excel

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline or a graduate degree in Tax or Law
• CPA or licensed Attorney
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in professional services or professional tax organization
• A thorough understanding of automated tax processing systems and laws within your area of technical professionalism
• Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills, and the confidence to challenge senior colleagues and stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds
• A commitment to continuing your learning

What We Look For

We’re interested in people with initiative who are not afraid to speak up, with a genuine desire to service clients in the financial services industry focused on state and local taxes. If you’re ready to further build on your reputation as a professional advisor, this role is for you.

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 $103,600 to $189,700. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $124,200 to $215,600. 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. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.

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.

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