Tax & Law - Global Compliance & Reporting - US Tax Senior Manager, London

EY's Financial Services (FS) Tax practice provides tax advisory, transactions and compliance services to a variety of clients in the Financial Services market ranging from some of the world's largest multinational institutions, corporations and funds. The US tax compliance team, which sits within the EMEIA Wealth & Asset Management practice, continues to experience growth due to strong client demand from European asset managers with US investors and/or US activity., The team is highly dynamic and is looking for motivated, energetic and collaborative individuals to join the US team in London. The team is looking for managers and senior managers, specifically with hedge fund experience, to help grow the team this year.

• Positive attitude and willingness to be a team player.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Proficiency in securities analysis for non-475 funds, including wash sales, straddles, debt, swaps, and other analysis required to compute a hedge fund's taxable income.
• Practical understanding of hedge fund partnership allocations including an understanding of revaluation accounts and aggregation.
• Experience advising clients on the US tax impact of various trading strategies and fund structures, as well as US tax elections.
• Proficiency in juggling multiple priorities while managing internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to learn new concepts with minimal guidance.
• Enthusiasm for coaching and developing team members.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR We're interested to hear from highly motivated individuals who are open to expanding their network and pursuing a medium to long-term career in US tax in London. We are looking for someone who will fit in well with our energetic and high-performing team, who has background in hedge funds and who has excellent client relationship skills. Responsibilities:
• Current CPA, EA or equivalent qualification or Degree / Master's degree in accounting or taxation (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of corporate and international tax returns and related US tax laws.
• Extensive experience in preparing and reviewing partnership tax returns and Schedules K-1.
• Practical experience with hedge fund securities analysis and allocations.
• In-depth knowledge of Go Systems tax preparation software or similar system.
  
  Our London based team of US-qualified tax professionals is a growing practice of 50+ individuals focused on providing exceptional client service to the asset management industry including hedge funds, debt funds, private equity funds and real estate funds and their management companies.