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The Partnership Transactions Group is part of EY’s National Tax Department (NTD) and provides transaction tax planning and tax-related advisory services to public and private national and multinational companies, private equity funds, and asset managers (among others) across a variety of industries including real estate, infrastructure, manufacturing, oil & gas, biotech & pharma, renewables, asset management, and sports & entertainment.
The opportunityOur Partnership Transactions Group (PTG) is made up of professionals with tax technical skills and substantial industry and capital markets experience. We combine seasoned tax partnership and financial instrument knowledge, and an understanding of federal income tax controversy, with economics, finance and modeling skills. Our cross-disciplinary background and approach can help you evaluate risks and benefits from both an economic and tax perspective.
Your Key ResponsibilitiesYour typical day will involve working directly with Partners/Principals in PTG and other national subject matter professionals, and teaming with and mentoring Staff, Seniors, and Managers in PTG, to advise internal and external clients. You will design and execute complex, large-scale partnership and real estate transactions with large clients of the firm, manage due diligence for acquisitions of partnership and REIT targets, and analyze and memorialize significant tax considerations and issues in memoranda and opinions. Representative transactions include corporate and cross-border joint ventures, IPOs (including REITs, SPAC and Up-C transactions), private-equity acquisitions and dispositions (including continuation fund transactions), and internal restructurings in a variety of industries (including pharma and biotech, sports and entertainment, asset management and private equity, hedge fund, renewable energy, real estate, oil & gas, and public-private infrastructure).
Through these experiences, Senior Managers will have an unparalleled opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the complexities of partnership and real estate tax , the interplay between partnership tax theory and practice that is determined through partnership modeling, and the nuances of joint venture structuring. Senior Managers will also work with other Senior Managers, Partners/Principals on more limited on-call consulting opportunities, writing Tax Alerts and Developments, teaching courses and participating in external presentations.
Skills And Attributes For Success

• Identifying, researching and analyzing complex partnership and real estate tax issues.
• Managing all stages of a transaction, including due diligence, structuring and evaluating alternative structures and helping the modeling team quantify potential target exposures, the tax consequences of the proposed structure, and future cash flow, IRR, and allocation implications.
• Preparing structure reports and drafting substantive emails, memoranda, and opinions.
• Provide high-quality, time-sensitive, and responsive service that meets and/or exceeds our clients' expectations.
• Managing, coaching and developing a team of tax professionals, reviewing work and helping to confirm that they have the knowledge, tools and opportunities they need to excel.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Achieved at least a bachelor's degree, typically with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Operations Research, Financial Engineering or Statistics
• Minimum of 6 years of work experience in professional services or professional tax organization
• A CPA certification or membership in The Bar
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills
• Broad exposure to federal income taxation, with an emphasis on partnership taxation
• Flexible and willing to travel as well as work in excess of standard hours when necessary
• Proficient with MS Office, including MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Willing and able to learn and work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines

What We Look ForWe're interested in intellectually curious people with a diverse set of interests and backgrounds, who combine an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to team well with others. You'll need strong communication skills, the capacity to manage your schedule, and the willingness to go beyond narrow assigned task to see the big picture. If you're ready to make a tangible difference right from the start and to bring your big ideas to this growing team, this role is for you.
What We OfferWe 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 $168,400 to $384,600. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $202,100 to $437,000. Individual salaries within those ranges 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 in external, client serving roles 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 own 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.

• 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.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
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