Senior Tax Accountant / Tax Manager

About Us

Since 1977 we have delivered first class solutions to insurers worldwide, by combining global reach with local decision making. We have built customer & broker relationships on years of trust, experience and execution. Through our people, our products and our partnerships, we deliver the capacity and expertise necessary to contribute to the sustainable growth of prosperous communities worldwide. To do so, our colleagues work with:

Integrity                      Work honestly, to enhance TransRe’s reputation

Respect                       Value all colleagues. Collaborate actively.

Performance               We reward excellence. Be accountable, manage risk and deliver TransRe’s strengths

Entrepreneurship        Seize opportunities. Innovate for and with customers.

Customer Focus         Anticipate their priorities. Exceed their expectations.

We have the following job opportunity in our New York City office:

Description

We are looking for a Senior Tax Accountant or Tax Manager who will report to the Head of Tax. This role will be responsible for supporting tax financial reporting and tax compliance requirements for TransRe entities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Involvement with preparation and review of quarterly and annual income tax provision in accordance with US GAAP and US statutory reporting requirements
• Involvement with preparation and review of federal, state, and local income tax returns for US Insurance and Non-insurance corporations
• Involvement with preparation and review of state, local, and other tax compliance (i.e. sales & use, personal property, commercial rent tax, federal excise tax reporting, etc.)
• Involvement with preparation and review of US information filings for foreign entities (i.e., Form 5471, 8865, 8621, etc.) and foreign tax credit calculations (Form 1118)
• Assisting with federal, state, and local tax authority audits
• Identifying opportunities and making recommendations to reduce taxes and minimize audit exposure
• Utilizing software and systems to improve quality of work, improve processes and increase efficiency
• With Head of Tax
  • Engaging with external specialist as necessary to support complex tax issues
  • Supporting operations and strategic corporate objectives
  • Reconciling and utilizing data to execute and compile tax requirements
• The Tax Manager will also manage/direct PWC associates that provide services to the tax team

Requirements

• 3+ years of tax experience at an accounting firm or in a corporate tax department
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance
• Experience in the (re)insurance industry is a plus
• CPA is a plus
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Knowledge of Workday Ledger and Oracle TRCS Tax Provision are preferred but not required

Work Schedule

TransRe is supportive of an agile work schedule, which may differ based on individual roles, your local office’s practices and preferences marketplace trends, and TransRe’s business objectives. This position is located in our New York City office and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office per week, and 2 days remote.

Compensation

In addition to base salary, for this position, TransRe offers a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and incentive pay opportunity. The anticipated annual base salary range in New York for this position, exclusive of benefits, paid time off, and incentive pay opport