US Seasonal Tax-Private Tax- Senior Manager

Seasonal Tax Senior Manager – Private Client Services

Location: Anywhere in Country

Private Client Services (PCS) is a growing practice within EY, dedicated to serving privately held companies and their owners and families. These clients range from family‑owned businesses to private equity owned companies, all high‑growth private companies. In this role you will review complex individual tax returns, income tax planning for high‑net‑worth individuals and families, partnership tax compliance, and S Corp tax compliance for private tax clients. You will also act as a key point of contact for a wide range of clients and colleagues in a growing global team.

The opportunity

You’ll join the team at a critical time, leveraging your expertise to support our clients. You will receive hourly, over‑time eligible pay, and a unique opportunity to enhance or refine your skills within a high‑performing tax team. Expect support designed to match your skills and experience.

Your key responsibilities

As a seasonal tax manager, your main priority could include reviewing complex individual tax returns, income tax planning of high‑net‑worth individuals and families, partnership tax compliance, or S Corp tax compliance for our Private Tax clients. Expectations around hours will be discussed during the interview process for each role. You will be able to work remotely from within the United States, with no travel required.

Skills and attributes for success

• A strategic eye toward prioritizing when working on multiple complex projects
• Influencing skills, confidence and curiosity to question existing processes
• Ability to produce technical writing and research in a tax context
• Experience performing high‑quality review of complex tax returns
• Knowledge/experience in handling High Net Worth and Individual Tax Returns, or complex partnership compliance
• Experience with federal and state personal and trust income tax
• A thorough understanding of estate and wealth planning
• Experience researching tax issues to develop effective tax planning strategies and translate complex data into client‑ready insights and deliverables
• Comfort with working remotely in a virtual team environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• Valid US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or active state bar membership
• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in tax compliance for private client individuals, partnerships, and/or S Corps
• Strong analytical skills, written/verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, problem‑solving ability and attention to detail

Ideally, you'll also have

• A proven record of excellence in tax accounting for financial statements with a top or mid‑tier firm

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues and manage their own workload and deliverables. We’re looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, a desire to develop meaningful relationships, and an ambition to deliver above and beyond expectations.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills, empower you in a flexible environment, and offer a diverse and inclusive culture. You will be paid hourly, with a salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US from $120/hr to $150/hr.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

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