Federal Tax Manager - Hartford - 00GW8

Tax is an inescapable dimension of almost every business activity, in every jurisdiction where a company does business. To optimize the financial performance of business operations, tax strategy and business strategy have to work together across a client enterprise. Ernst & Young's Federal Tax Practice provides the knowledge, experience, resources and services to assist companies as they address these business challenges. We currently have a career opportunity for a Manager in our Federal Tax practice. Federal Tax Managers provide clients with tax guidance and planning related to working capital and long-term assets as well as legislative analysis in the area of tax policy. Our people work on key client issues in domestic federal taxation, with a focus on implementing tax strategies that align with the client's business objectives. Responsibilities Federal Tax Managers provide timely and high-quality services and work products that exceed client expectations; build client relationships and demonstrate knowledge of client business; develop and guide staff 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; proactively seek opportunities to provide tax services; and challenge traditional procedures used in the past and attempt to find new approaches. 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, ideally in a professional services firm, or equivalent experience in business or industry; practical experience with FAS 109, FIN 48 and SOX 404 is highly desirable; CPA, JD, EA or equivalent certification; broad exposure to federal income taxation; and excellent managerial, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills. CT-Hartford