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

Job Description

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, Tax, Law, or a related field, and 5 years of post-bachelor’s, progressive related work experience ; OR a Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Law, or a related field, and 4 years of related work experience.

Professional credentials - CPA, JD, or enrolled agent 
 
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. 

•  Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
 
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.

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