Tax Manager

Tax Manager

City/Cities

Tampa

State(s)

Florida

Country

United States

Working Schedule

Full-Time

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Relocation Assistance Available

No

Posted Date

22-Mar-2024

Job ID

1858

Description and Requirements

RoleValueProposition

TheManager-Tax,Investments&InsurancewillreviewandimproveUSincometaxprovisioncalculations and documentation, and maintain quarterly tax adjustments, tax basis, and deferred tax assets/liabilities for assigned entities and investment portfolios.Utilize knowledge of ASC 740, tax accounting for investments and financial products, and will support the Tax Department's initiatives to develop and enhance automatedsolutions.

KeyResponsibilities

• DevelopandmaintainTaxsubjectmatterexpertiseinrelevantinvestmentareassuchasfixedmaturity and equity securities, mortgages, real estate, joint ventures, leveraged leases and derivatives.

• UnderstandthecomplexnuancesbetweenbookandTaxaccountingandreportingforassigned Investment areas and entities.

• Prepare/reviewUSincometaxprovisionandprojections,ensuredocumentationisproperlymaintained.

• LiaisewithanddefertoothersinTaxDepartment,includingTaxcounsel,tosupporttaxcontroversy, transactions, special projects, tax return preparation and review.

• UtilizeexistingtechnologyandcontributetowardsMetLife'scontinuousimprovementeffortsto automate processes, increase efficiency, and provide quality solutions.

• CommunicateandpresentresultstoSeniorTaxManagementeffectively,usingconcisesummaries and recommendations.

• ResearchanddocumentTax,GAAPandSTATissues,asrequired.

• Collaboratewithotherswhoarenotdirectreports.

• Abilitytopromptlyacquireanunderstandingoftheorganization'soperationsanditstaxaccounting systems and ability to meet deadlines and work independently.

EssentialBusinessExperienceandTechnicalSkills

Required

• 5+yearsofexperienceinoneormoreofthefollowingkeyareas:

? Corporateincometaxprovisionand/orreturnpreparationandreview

? DerivativesAccountingandorLeveragedLeaseexperience

? Publicaccountingorconsultingfirm,workingasadedicatedTaxprofessional

? TaxAccountingexperienceandworkingknowledgeofthefollowingindustries:Insurance, Banking, Lending, Financial Institution, Private Equity, Hedge Fund, Real Estate, REIT

• 2+yearsofexperiencemanagingpeopleandprojects

• ProficientwithMSExcel,Access,WordandPowerPoint

Preferred

• MAinTaxationhighlydesired,Bachelor'sdegreeinAccountingorrelevantfieldpreferred

• CPAhighlydesired

• WorkingknowledgeofUSGAAP/STAT/Taxincometaxprovisionrequirements

• Taxaccountingforfinancialproducts,realestate,andothersecuritiesORexperiencereviewingheavy volume of 1065s/K-1s preferred.

• ExperienceusingbusinessintelligencetoolssuchasAlteryx,TRCS, OACorPowerBIpreferred.

• ExperienceusingsystemssuchasPAM,Investran,Yardi,PeopleSoft,etc.

Benefits We Offer

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2023 "World's Most Admired Companies" as well as the 2023 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's#AllTogetherPossible (~~~) . Join us!

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