Tax Services Senior - Financial Services Organization EDGE Private Client Services

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.  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, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.  

Location: San Diego

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!

Our Financial Services EY EDGE practice is made up of a team of professionals providing dedicated tax technical services to both US and global clients. EDGE stands for Exceptional Delivery and Growth Engine because this team operates in a technical environment with deep process and service delivery experience that distinguishes EY in the marketplace.

The opportunity

When you join EY EDGE, you’ll be at the heart of EY’s critical mission to build a better working world by applying your knowledge, skills and experience in assisting clients in meeting their business objectives. You will learn, grow and contribute — building new relationships and discovering the satisfaction that comes with producing high-quality, valued work and advic.

Your key responsibilities

You will be preparing and reviewing complex individual tax returns to income tax planning and advising of high net worth individuals and families, allowing you to develop into a trusted advisor role to client.  You will work with specialists in our other areas including International tax, state and local tax and asset management to deliver comprehensive solutions to our clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Performing high quality preparation and review of complex tax returns 
• Knowledge/experience in handling hedge fund and Private equity K-1s 
• Researching tax issues with a team to develop effective tax planning strategies and translate complex data from a range of sources into client-ready insights and deliverables 
• Building effective long-term relationships with our clients, understanding their unique needs to provide a tailored service
• Maintaining your reputation in your field by constantly updating and sharing your technical and finest practice knowledge
• Identifying and reacting to risks and opportunities to improve our services  and processes

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, supported by significant tax or financial planning experience
• CPA license or a licensed Attorney is required or the ability to achieve either certification
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in professional services or professional tax organization
• A thorough understanding of estate and wealth planning
• Experience with federal and state personal and trust income tax
• Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills, and the confidence to challenge senior colleagues and stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds
• A thorough understanding of automated tax processing systems and laws within your area of technical professionalism

Ideally, you'll also have

• A proven record in high net-worth tax planning
• A proven record in a professional services environment
• Experience in working on multiple teams prioritizing your work load 
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• The ability to adapt your work style to work with both internal and client team members

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 salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $54700 to $90300. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $65600 to $102600.  Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but