Asset Management Tax Manager - 00CYS

Tax Manager - Asset Management DT Minneapolis Location Ernst & Young's Americas Tax Practice is one of the largest, most highly esteemed and most technically advanced tax practices in the world, with approximately 6,000 professionals and $ 2 billion in tax revenue in North America. Through a combined international, federal, and state and local tax approach, E&Y tax professionals help companies understand the important linkage between tax planning and their business imperatives. We then provide a wide array of tax services to help these companies identify and implement winning tax strategies. There are many paths you can take in pursuing a career in tax. We believe E&Y offers several unique career advantages. Here, the focus is on helping each of our professionals grow and succeed. One way we do this is through our Ernst & Young University'Tax (EYU sm Tax)'our virtual resource of continuous tax learning and development. EYU Tax integrates formal learning, varied client experiences, mentoring and counseling, and continual feedback in such a way as to help each of our Tax professionals reach their maximum potential. As an EYU Tax student you will build your own personal resume by having opportunities to explore and gain first-hand knowledge in as many different work experiences and environments as possible'a concept we call experiential development. You will also have the ability to guide your own career by selecting the learning programs and client serving roles that are right for you. Our vision for EYU Tax is to create an environment for growing today's tax professionals into tomorrow's tax leaders. We currently have career opportunities for a Manager in our Financial Services Asset Management Tax practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating tax compliance and advisory work for clients in the areas of Investment and Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds and/or Private Equity. Our people 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. Responsibilities Develop budgets, determine resource requirements, and direct/monitor engagements. Participate in managing a compliance group by assisting with forecasting future compliance work, delegating work effectively, and resolving staffing issues. Maintain continuous interaction with clients, manage expectations and ensure outstanding client service. Team with tax professionals to provide comprehensive tax solutions. Determine all information required to ensure/complete accurate tax compliance products within the budget. Formulate a plan to gather/communicate information. Determine areas of exposure and adapt to challenges in the compliance process. Provide timely and high-quality services and work products that exceed client expectations. Build client relationships and demonstrate knowledge of the financial services industry. 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. 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 financial services tax experience or equivalent experience in business or industry CPA, JD or Enrolled Agent certification broad exposure to federal income taxation and taxation of financial products excellent managerial, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills MN-Minneapolis