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Washington National Tax - Financial Instruments - Manager

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Position Summary

Would you like to work in a world-class tax practice working on complex and interesting technical tax issues? Deloitte's Washington National Tax (WNT) Financial Instruments Group is looking for an experienced professional to join our tax practice.

Work you'll do

As a Manager in our Washington National Tax practice, you will work with a team of specialists to analyze federal income tax issues faced by a wide variety of clients (such as multinational corporations, major financial institutions, investment funds and asset managers among others) in a variety of settings (such as debt workouts, mergers and acquisitions, and investment management). You will assist in advising clients on complex tax issues involving debt, derivatives and digital assets. For example, on the same day, you may:

  • Consider whether an instrument issued by a multinational corporation is debt or equity, and if such instrument is debt, how to tax account for interest accruals and whether any interest expense limitation provisions apply;
  • Evaluate whether a derivative entered into by a hedge fund is properly classified as a notional principal contract and whether the straddle rules may impact the treatment of such activity; and
  • Assist with determining the tax consequences of a loan of digital assets.

The team

Deloitte Tax's Washington National Tax (WNT) professionals offer unique insight into the many factors affecting taxation, from the tax policies that drive federal tax legislation, to understanding the technical nuances that may create compliance exposure and providing advice on the execution of complex transactions. Professionals in the WNT practice are a select group of specialists whose knowledge, skills, and experience are integral to understanding technical issues. Deloitte Tax's WNT professionals work closely with the local office tax professionals and clients to evaluate complicated issues and help manage risk in today's increasingly sophisticated business world.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 - 3 days per week
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
  • 5+ years' experience in taxation at a law firm, public accounting firm or similar practice environment
  • One of the following active accreditations obtained:
    • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA exam
    • If not CPA eligible:
      • Licensed attorney
      • Enrolled agent
      • Certifications
        • Certified Financial Accountant (CFA)
        • Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
  • Ability to travel up to 10%, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

Preferred:

  • An advanced degree such as MS in Taxation, JD and/or LLM
  • Strong analytical abilities
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

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For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Washington, DC, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to Washington, DC, and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $146,510 to $272,090.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

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Requisition code: 322401

Job ID 322401

Client-provided location(s): Washington, DC
Job ID: Deloitte-322401
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-01-29T18:56:28

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion