Tax Manager - BTS - Private Client Services - PCS - Los Angeles, Irvine

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Location: Los Angeles or Irvine

 

Business is constantly evolving, and more than ever, staying competitive is all about identifying and adapting to change. Where there's change, there's risk, and our clients look to us for the authoritative experience and insights into strategic tax opportunities. As a Tax Manager, you'll play a key role in that mission, providing tailored tax compliance and consulting for some of our most prestigious clients across all backgrounds.

 

The opportunity

EY's tax practice provides comprehensive and specialized tax assistance tailored to the unique needs of the private equity industry. You would join our tax professionals who are knowledgeable and experienced with varied and specialized facets of private equity fund taxation, including fund and organizational structuring, tax minimization planning, on-call advice, and tax compliance.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager in our private equity sector, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating tax compliance and advisory work for clients. You will work with a team on all facets private equity fund and management company taxation, including fund and organizational structuring, tax minimization planning, on-call advice, and tax compliance. Assist with a team to coordinate tax compliance and advisory work for clients. Work on key client issues in domestic federal, international and state and local taxation with a focus on implementing tax strategies that align with the client's business objectives. Compute taxes owed, prepare tax returns, and ensure that taxes are paid properly and on time. Required to obtain a CPA, JD or other alternate certifications based on approval from practice leadership within one year from hire date.  
 
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. 

To qualify for the role you must have: 

 

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, management information systems, or related field, as well as approximately six years of related work experience, OR a graduate degree in tax, law or management information systems, and approximately five years of related work experience
• A valid US Enrolled Agent, CPA or licensed attorney designation
• Experience with preparing tax research and the related analysis
• Proficient in analyzing large datasets

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in private equity structuring taxation and experience in managed investment vehicles for the financial services industry. Broad exposure to federal income taxation and some exposure to state and local tax

• Must have 4 years of experience preparing partnership book/tax allocations including incentive fee re-allocation, side pocket, transfer partnership interest, and/or fill up/down. 

• The ability to learn complex tax and industry concepts and apply them to specific client scenarios
• Good managerial, organizational, project management and verbal/written communication skills
• The ability to work well in a team environment and be comfortable supervising teams of EY personnel and client personnel
• Business and tax technical writing skills
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Access, and data mining tools
• Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment

 
Ideally, you'll also have

· Excellent managerial, leadership, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills

· Demonstrated business development skills

What we look for

Hard working team player who is comfortable partnering with others as well as working independently. Detailed oriented performer who can multi-task and meet deadlines. Open mindedness and creative solutions to the job every day.

  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 salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $94,100 to $172,500. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento)