Tax Services Senior - Financial Services Organization - Indirect Tax, Credits & Incentives

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.  

This position can be anywhere in the country.

 

EY is the only professional services firm with a separate business unit ("FSO") that is dedicated to the financial services marketplace. Our FSO teams have been at the forefront of every event that has reshaped and redefined the financial services industry.   If you have a passion for rallying together to solve the most complex challenges in the financial services industry, come join our dynamic FSO team!

 

The opportunity

As a Tax Senior, you'll see firsthand the financial services industry by being immersed in credits and incentives projects through a diverse set of experiences in serving banking, capital markets, insurance and wealth and asset management clients.

 

Your key responsibilities

It's fair to say there's no average day for a Credits and Incentives Tax Senior – so you're likely to spend your time on a diverse array of projects, responsibilities and tasks. Whatever you're working on, our clients will turn to you for up-to-the-minute tax advice they can always rely on. To make that happen, you'll be working in a highly collaborative culture, where listening to and sharing information with colleagues is an essential part of the role.

 

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
• Understanding of the economic development environment, programs and incentives process

 

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline
• A CPA, licensed Attorney or a certified member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation or the ability to achieve one of the credentials
• A minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Professional knowledge in a broad range of state and local Credits and Incentives tax processes, concepts and tools
• A proven record of excellence in a professional services, economic development or  tax organization
• Technical writing and research experience in a tax context
• The ability to prioritize when working on multiple complex projects
• Strong influencing skills, and the confidence to question existing processes

 

Ideally you'll also have

• A proven record in a professional services environment or in-house experience in the financial services industry
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Experience in coaching and mentoring junior colleagues
• Ability to adapt your work style to work with both internal and client team members

 

What we look for

We're interested in people with initiative who are not afraid to speak up, with a genuine desire to make things better across the business. You'll need strong software skills and the ability to handle complex data from multiple sources. If you're ready to further build on your reputation as a professional advisor, this role is