FY27 BBC Tax Insurance Senior Manager Bermuda

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EY is the most globally integrated professional services organization which encompasses a separate business unit dedicated exclusively to the financial services marketplace. Join Financial Services (FSO) and you will work with multi-disciplinary teams from around the world to deliver a global market perspective. Aligned to key industry groups including asset management and private equity, banking and capital markets, and insurance, we provide integrated assurance, consulting, strategy & transactions, and tax services to our clients. As a market segment of the FSO, the BBC includes the Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, and Cayman Islands. By joining the BBC, you will receive unmatched exposure and experience to our continuously growing portfolio of diverse FSO clients.

Upon embarking on a journey with us, you will experience professional development through exposure to an array of diverse experiences, world-class learning and individual tailored coaching. This is how we develop outstanding leaders who endeavor to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. Sounds interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience will last a lifetime. 

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The opportunity

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Manager in to join our FSO Insurance Tax practice in Bermuda. Working with dedicated professionals in the insurance industry, you will be involved in dynamic tax compliance projects to develop your tax technical knowledge.

Your key responsibilities 

As a senior manager in our insurance tax practice, you will be responsible for managing and leading tax compliance and advisory work for clients across the BBC and our global network. You will work on key client issues in Bermuda’s newly enacted corporate income tax as well as US federal, international and state and local.  You will manage tax compliance and tax advisory accounts for general insurers, reinsurance, and captive insurance companies. You will also be responsible for relationship management, including: building lasting professional relations with key employees of clients and with colleagues from other countries; managing the staffing and economics of engagements; and analyzing engagement results to continue to provide exceptional client service to our Insurance clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong technical knowledge in the US insurance tax area
• The ability to teach or assist with firm in-house trainings
• Build impactful relationships with new and existing clients and maintain relationships with firm leadership
• Create a positive and trusting environment where team members know each other and feel a part of their team
• Ability to manage projects and teams independently with limited assistance
• Able to identify key tax technical issues and raise the appropriate questions before the work is sent for review to the partner– and consult when necessary
• Managing multiple work assignments and deadlines

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree in an accounting, finance or a business discipline, and a minimum of 8 years of relevant tax experience; or an advanced degree in tax or law and a minimum of 7 years of relevant tax experience
• A CPA (or equivalent internationally recognized accounting designation), Enrolled Agent and/or LLM certification, or the ability to obtain either/or within one year of employment
• Experience preparing and reviewing US tax forms for insurance companies including Forms 1120, 1120-PC and 1120-L and consolidated tax returns thereto
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and experience preparing and reviewing income tax accounting provisions
• Experience providing income tax support for insurance company and c-corporation audits

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Excellent managerial, leadership, organizational, and verbal/written communication skillsBasic understanding of Pillar 2.0 terminology and concepts
• Proven experience in managing teams and client relationships 

What we look for

• Leadership: conducts him or herself in a manner that inspires, and educates
• Patience & Organization: in a high performing environment, delays beyond our control occur. It's important to have the ability to put tasks to the side to allow for the dust to settle and move on to other tasks.
• Passion & Drive: being in management in public accounting is not a spectator sport. It requires constant movement and reinvention.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, competitive pension plan, generous vacation and leave entitlement(s), and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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