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Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Job Description The opportunity This Manager, Tax position will be responsible for providing tax support to the Private Equity Infrastructure Unit. This will include working closely with the Infrastructure tax team as well as the Business Unit on all tax related matters for existing and future Funds such as managing and reviewing all Federal and State Income tax filings, assisting in the preparation and reviewing tax provisions and related disclosures, performing tax research on technical matters, assisting tax legal where applicable, calculate and report tax withholding, providing tax related information to investors including estimates, work with internal and external auditors, manage external service providers, manage information with respect portfolio companies and calculate and report carry. This role will also be involved with new strategic initiatives and participate in resolving complex technical issues for the assigned area.
Federal and State Tax ReturnsManage and review federal and state income tax returns, supporting documentation, and disclosures. Including federal and state extensions and payments.Assists with technical review of transactions.Assists with tax law change analysis.International Tax ComplianceManage and review information related to VAT tax, and other foreign filings when applicable.Tax Withholding and ReportingManage the indirect reporting process which includes collecting and working with outside vendor to vet withholding tax documents.Calculate withholding and provide information to infrastructure operations team.Provide answers to Investor questions promptly.Work with outside vendor to produce and report year end filing requirements (1042S).Provisions: Assist in the Review of Fund tax provisions including monitoring state tax rates.State Related Accruals: State inquiries and audits where applicable.Administration: Provide tax fee budgets to operations team as well as review and manage the payment of external fees.Goal Setting & Delivering Results:Participates in strategic and tactical goal setting for the group and is accountable for delivering results.Responsible for performance-management related activities, such as goal setting, monitoring goal completion, on-going coaching, performance appraisals, etc.Participates in ongoing professional education.What motivates you? You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.What we are looking for Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.Master's degree in Tax or commensurate education/experience desired.C.P.A. (Certified Public Accountant) or similar designation.5+ years of tax experience with at least 5+ years dealing with corporate and partnership tax or relevant issues. Supervisory experience preferred.Advanced proficiency of financial accounting, reporting, and compliance, computation of Federal taxable income and Federal tax, industry specific tax rules, taxation of transactions, state, local taxation concepts and procedures, understanding of technology that supports all tax functions, partnership concepts and tax matters.Knowledge in private equity structures is required.Advanced organizational, communication and collaboration skills.Proficiency with managing various workstreams and deadlines simultaneously.Effectively uses experience and business knowledge to solve problems and contribute to organizational goals.Advanced research skills, solves problems independently.Decision Authorities: Empowered to prepare, analyze, and review assigned tax filings, provisions and various other tax calculations and is accountable for delivering accurate and timely results.Review and sign-off on check and e-treasury requests.Participates in strategic and tactical goal setting for specific projects and is accountable for delivering results.Provide updates to Tax and Business Leadership.Empowered to make decisions on and responsible for tax operational requirements.What can we offer you? A competitive salary and benefits packages.A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.A focus on growing your career path with us.Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.Professional development and leadership opportunities.Our commitment to you Values-first culture: We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.Boundless opportunity: We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.Continuous innovation: We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.Championing Corporate Citizenship: We build a business that benefits all partners and has a positive social and environmental impact.Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals.
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