Manager, Corporate Tax (Hybrid)

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With 130 years of financial experience and nearly 20,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

As a Northern Trust employee (Partner), you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve.    

We recognize the value of inclusion and diversity in culture, in thought, and in experience, which is why Forbes ranked us the top employer for Diversity in 2018.

Role:

Managing direct taxes for all Northern Trust entities within the EMEA region.  Working as part of a team and reporting to the Head of Tax, EMEA, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the tax group, including conducting the performance management review process and providing input for staffing and disciplinary actions. Oversees day-to-day operations of the group, as well as plans for short and long term project completion to ensure compliance with relevant tax law.

Oversees preparation of tax compliance filings for the Corporation’s legal entities, as well as filings related to government required tax accounting disclosures. Performs tasks with sensitivity towards identification of potential tax issues. Proactively develops resolutions to the issues and communicates recommendations to management.

Principal responsibilities include:

• Conducts the performance management review process, and provides input for promotion, disciplinary, career development, and hiring decisions. Ensures that projects are completed accurately and in a timely manner by setting short and long term goals for the group. Prioritizes short and long term project completion, as well as allocation of available resources to ensure project completion.
• Actively ensures that tax group team members have adequate, timely training opportunities either through internal or external methods. Identifies relevant training that addresses areas in which the staff have developmental needs, as well as training that will facilitate the staff’s ability to become proficient in new tax legislation or further their current technical skills.
• Manages the completion of all tax compliance for relevant tax jurisdictions for the Corporation’s legal entities, as well as filings related to government required tax accounting disclosures. Ensures that all applicable laws are applied in a manner that minimizes the Corporation’s overall tax liabilities. In addition, manages the tax reserve/exposure process for accounting purposes, and communicates recommendations with management.
• Identifies tax issues that may impact the Corporation, and oversees the research to determine overall impact on the Corporation. Recommends steps for resolution and communicates recommendations to management. Ensures that necessary documentation to support the Corporation’s positions is in place.
• Acts as key contact for various internal and external partners, including business unit partners, internal auditors, external tax/legal firms, and federal/state auditors.
• Proactively drives continuous improvement in the tax group. Identifies potential process improvements and communicates recommendations as well as implementation plans to management.
• Advises management on the effectiveness of the tax technology software used. Identifies and communicates potential improvements and/or changes to management.

​Skills / Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years tax experience in public accounting or industry setting with exposure to corporate tax concepts
• Undergraduate degree in relevant field (accounting, finance, economics) required
• MST or other advanced degree a plus
• CTA/ACA certification strongly preferred
• Expertise in tax filing compliance and related concepts
• Expertise in critical accounting guidance (An example in the U.S. would be FAS 109 and FIN 48 knowledge and skills)
• Ability to identify, research, and resolve complex tax issues. Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to adapt to various audiences/constituencies

Working with Us:

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and ethical companies. In return, we will support you with your personal and career goals in a number of ways:

• Financial – Life Assurance, Disability Plan, Pension/ Gratuity, Annual Pay Review
• Work Life Balance – Flexible Work Options, Incremental Annual Leave, Community Volunteer Days
• Health & Wellbeing – Private Medical Insurance, Active Sports & Social clubs (lunchtime and after-work groups), Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development – Clear Career Path, Education Assistance, Recognition Programme, NT University (wide range of online, virtual & in-house training options) and employee-led Business Resource Councils dedicated to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us.

We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

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