Federal Tax Manager - Financial Services Organization - Insurance

EY is a leader in serving the global financial services marketplace and the only professional services firm with a separate business unit dedicated to the financial services industry the Financial Services Organization (FSO). Our focused model and bold ambition have put us at the center of the events that continue to reshape and redefine our industry working side by side with a range of clients from our most venerable institutions to dynamic new entrants across Banking and Capital Markets Wealth and Asset Management Insurance and Real Estate Hospitality and Construction. Our purpose is to help build a financial services industry in which financial institutions are trusted and flourish and the global economy is healthy growing and secure. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve complex challenges then come join our dynamic FSO team!

The opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for you to join our 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.

Your key responsibilities

As a 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 relationship management. Relationship management includes: building lasting professional relations with key employees of clients; managing the staffing and economics of engagements; and analyzing engagement results to continue to provide exceptional client service to our Insurance clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Selfmotivation

• Critical thinking

• Eager to build professional network

• Ability to lead a team of professionals

• Drive to see new business opportunities at the clients

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 5 years of Tax experience

• CPA or licensed Attorney

• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and SSAP 101

• Income tax support for audits and income tax experience for Insurance companies as well as C Corporations

• At least 4 5 years of experience in preparingPC 1120 L and consolidated group returns; experience reviewing these returns is a must

Ideally youll also have

• Direct experience in state and local taxation (e.g. state return compliance state income tax accounting state apportionment fundamentals)

• SEC experience

• Proven experience in managing teams

What we look for

• Leadership conducts him or herself in a manner that inspires and educates Patience & Organization in high performing environment delays beyond our control occur. Its important to have the ability to put tasks to the side to allow for the dust to settle and move on to other tasks.

• Passion & Drive Being in management in public accounting is not a spectator sport. It requires constant movement and reinvention.

• Continuous learning: Youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: Well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
• Transformative leadership: Well give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.