Tax Manager - Federal Tax - Regulated Investments - Philadelphia

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Full Job Title: Tax Manager - Federal Tax - Regulated Investments - Philadelphia, PAJob Description:
Financial Services is one of the fastest growing industry segments with the MidAtlantic being one of the larger US markets. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic National Financial Services Asset Management practice. One of the benefits of being aligned with this specialty group is that you will have the technical proficiency and connectivity to address client issues as well as develop as an industry specific, quality-focused tax professional. As a member of E&Y's Financial Services Asset Management team, you will have the combination of deep tax knowledge and a sophisticated understanding of business drivers to serve your clients to the best of your ability. We currently have a career opportunity for a Manager in our Regulated Investment Company practice. This position offers a foundation to build a deep technical knowledge of the areas of taxation including investment company taxable income, taxation of financial instruments, tax financial statement disclosure, tax reporting and excise tax as it relates to mutual funds. A expanding client base offers the ability for a seasoned professional to become part of a local based practice in Philadelphia.
Responsibilities
Provide timely and high-quality services and work products that exceed client expectations.Build client relationships and demonstrate knowledge of client business.Help to develop and guide staff and other junior tax professionals by providing effective performance feedback and ensuring team responsibilities are consistent with skills and developmental goals.Build on technical competence by keeping up to date on trends, developments and technical authorities and apply them to moderately complex situations.Demonstrate professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude and by maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products.Contribute to the overall success of the team by developing a thorough understanding of E&Y methodologies and tools to enhance service delivery; keeping team members informed of work status; actively seeking assignments when unassigned; proactively seeking opportunities to provide tax services; challenging traditional procedures used in the past; and attempting to find new approaches. Requirements: To qualify, candidates must have: - a bachelor's degree, preferably with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or a related field (an advanced degree in tax or law is highly desirable) - a minimum of 5 years of relevant tax experience in mutual fund taxation - CPA or EA certification - excellent managerial, organizational, and verbal/written communication skillsErnst & Young LLP, an equal opportunity employer, values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our people.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications: To qualify, candidates must have: a bachelor's degree, preferably with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or a related field (an advanced degree in tax or law is highly desirable) a minimum of 5 years of relevant tax experience or equivalent experience in business or industry CPA certification broad exposure to federal income taxation excellent managerial, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills