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Financial Services - Tax - Wealth and Asset Management - Senior

EY · Chicago, IL · 3 days ago
On-siteFinance$91k–$150k/yrFull-time

The opportunity

  • 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).
  • We work 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implementing and optimizing tax compliance and reporting processes to meet business strategy and increase efficiency.
  • Serving as a point of contact for clients regarding tax compliance and advisory work for clients.
  • Supporting the development of governance and compliance frameworks.
  • Providing tax compliance and reporting support, including tax provision and reform calculations.

Skills and Attributes

  • Strong analytical skills.
  • The ability to manage relationships.
  • A commitment to driving outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required (4-year degree).
  • No less than 2 - 4 years relevant experience or equivalent experience in the financial services industry.
  • CPA license or a licensed Attorney is required or the ability to achieve one of these certifications.
  • Familiarity with the financial services industry gained through direct involvement with managed investment vehicles.
  • Broad exposure to federal income taxation and exposure to state and local tax.
  • Demonstrated expertise in tax compliance and reporting requirements.
  • Awareness of finance compliance and regulation.
  • Understanding of global compliance requirements.
  • Experience with tax reform calculations.
  • Familiarity with outsourcing/co-sourcing models.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
  • Knowledge of tax controversy matters.
  • Experience with tax technology solutions.
  • Understanding of tax accounting and tax provisions.
  • Skills in process transformation.
  • Application of accounting principles and standards.
  • Ability to analyze tools and applications.
  • Data visualization and storytelling capabilities.
  • Building and managing relationships.
  • Establishing client trust and value.
  • Communicating with impact.
  • Emotional agility.
  • Hybrid collaboration skills.
  • Complex problem-solving abilities.
  • Critical thinking.
  • Driving outcomes.
  • Learning agility.
  • Commercial acumen.
  • Leading teams.

What We Look For

  • Top performers who demonstrate analytical rigor, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit.
  • The ideal candidate is proactive, eager to learn, and able to navigate complex challenges with professionalism and integrity.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with clients are essential.

What 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 base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $91,100 to $150,200.
  • In the New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento), the base salary range is $109,400 to $170,600.
  • Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.
  • In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
  • We offer a flexible vacation policy, where you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances.
  • You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.

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