Fiduciary/trust & Estate Administration Services Manager

Tax – Business Tax Services Fiduciary/Trust & Estate Tax Administration Services Manager

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EY is a leader in serving the global financial services marketplace and the only professional services firm with a dedicated business unit for the financial services industry. Our purpose is to help build a financial services industry in which financial institutions are trusted and flourish, and the global economy is healthy, growing, and secure. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve complex challenges, then come join our dynamic team!

The Manager is part of the leadership team and plays an integral role in the overall strategy and success of the business. Responsibilities include technical review of complex trust and estate fiduciary accountings; managing client relationships; supervision, training, and development of staff; maximizing operating efficiency; and maintaining profitability. Incumbent will ensure compliance with all EY processes and procedures including onboarding new clients and setting up new matters, complying with independence, eDocs, and technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical preparation and review of complex trust and estate accountings.
• Perform complex calculations and reconstruction when required.
• Research of state specific principal and income acts when needed.
• Manage client relationships and retain client goodwill.
• Participate in weekly sales calls, client presentations, and business development meetings.
• Provide timely and effective responses to client needs and compliance requirements.
• Provide estimates for new accounting work and prepare all required documentation for new engagements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal EY groups.
• Facilitate communications and provide assistance to team members by sharing knowledge, offering advice, and making decisions to meet engagement deliverables.
• Develop operational efficiencies to deliver timely high-quality services and work products.
• Contribute to a flexible, stable, and team-oriented working culture that fosters staff development.
• Complete self-study courses to maintain and enhance knowledge of fiduciary accounting and software applications, and to meet Firm continuing education requirements.
• Work to ensure all projects are properly and timely billed and oversee follow-up with clients regarding bill collections.

Skills and Attributes for Success

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Bachelor's degree.
• CPA, EA, licensed Attorney, Professional Fiduciary, or CTFA (Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor) certification.
• 5+ years of fiduciary/court accounting experience at a bank, law firm, or CPA firm with a proven track record of successfully managing staff and engagements.
• Excellent technical fiduciary accounting skills.
• Experience working with complex assets and large trusts and estates.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experienced at reviewing IRS Forms 706, 1041, and K-1s.

Ideally, you will also have:

• Understanding of complex investments and fiduciary tax.
• Understanding of trust structures and trust terminology.
• Ability to review and interpret trust agreements and estate planning documents.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Strong client interaction skills.
• Proficient with software applications, including OneSource Accounting Software FAS; Microsoft Word and Excel.

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $103,100 to $188,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State, and California (excluding Sacramento) is $123,800 to $214,900. Individual salaries are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project, or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis. EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI, and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

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