International Tax Manager

Posted Feb 27

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Corporate Taxation at Liberty Mutual

Liberty Mutual's highly integrated tax organization provides a collegial framework to achieve results. Typically, professionals contribute across all the key components of tax including planning & research, audits, compliance & financial reporting. You will become a consummate tax professional vs. a specialist or tax technician.

The structure of the tax organization encourages and drives collaboration and teamwork. Therefore, you need to be an excellent communicator and execution oriented to succeed. A successful candidate will need to take ownership of key projects and deliverables, as well as manage ambiguity. The ability to be flexible and comfortable with change will also be critical to your success.

Remote work model will be considered for the right candidate, but the preferred location would be Boston or within a reasonable commute to Boston. Relocation is available.

The compensation for this role is dependent on experience and geographic location of candidate.

Responsibilities:

Manages complex compliance assignments ensuring timely and accurate filings of tax returns including forms 5471, 8865, 926, and foreign tax credits.
Approves tax-related financial statement calculations including analytics, entries and disclosures for the global income tax provision process. Provides guidance and oversight to staff/supervisors on monthly financial reporting tasks.
Reviews research, memoranda and supporting documentation prepared by staff for routine and complex tax technical and income tax accounting issues; presents findings to senior management
Identifies, develops, and leads the implementation of process improvements.
Reviews and assigns requests from the IRS or regulators to ensure timely and accurate responses while proactively identifying issues.
Manages moderate to complex projects, ensuring adequate resources and capabilities are available to deliver results. Recommends solutions to business, resource, or technical obstacles.
Monitors key legislative, regulatory, and/or tax litigation issues. Identifies and communicates developments relevant to the Company to senior management.
Identifies and supports the implementation of timely, cost-effective tax planning strategies designed to create value and enhance the Company's worldwide tax position.
Participates in tax planning projects, which could include transactional planning, audits, and tax return implementation.
Manages all aspects of staff performance including engaging and motivating employees through honest feedback and coaching; effectively manages performance and talent cycles.
Provides tax guidance to strategic business units and other corporate departments and collaborates with them to analyze and implement proposed strategies

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Equivalent
Advanced degree or certification preferred (MST, MSA, MBA, CPA or JD)
Insurance industry experience a plus but not required
A minimum of at least 5 years of U.S. International tax experience (financial reporting, compliance, audit, planning), preferably with a major public accounting firm or large multi-national company
Broad in-depth knowledge of U.S. international tax rules, including the calculation of Subpart F income, Foreign Tax Credits, Earnings and Profits, Sec. 78 Gross Up
Broad knowledge of international provisions under U.S. GAAP with an emphasis on ASC 740, APB 23, valuation allowance, FIN 48, purchase accounting and financial statement disclosures
Previous management experience preferred
Highly motivated individual with ability to multi-task and complete deliverables within time constraints and deadlines
Strong critical thinking ability and financial acumen
Highly analytical and detail oriented
Proven track record of process improvement and project management
Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to provide clear and concise information to stakeholders outside the taxation team

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