Senior Manager, Tax Planning and M&A
About The Position
This is a full-time, hybrid (3 days a week) position located in either Northbrook, IL or Chicago, IL. Support tax planning, analysis and implementation of various tax and overall company initiatives, including M&A transactions, legal entity simplification and internal restructuring projects. Research complex tax issues and prepare technical documentation. Propose effective and sustainable plans to optimize the Company’s tax profile. Monitor, analyze and communicate existing and proposed tax legislation impacting UL Solutions and its global business. Partner with and advise the business, cross-functional teams and management on the tax aspects of various business initiatives, contracts and policies. Partner with Corporate Development & Strategy and Global Finance functions to learn and seek information pertinent to developing strategic tax initiatives and supporting tax aspects of various business projects. Collaborate with the tax provision and compliance teams, and work closely with the accounting team on implementation and reporting of tax planning initiatives. Assess global tax risks and advise on strategies to mitigate those risks. Defend the company's positions in tax audits and disputes Assist VP of Tax with Quarterly Board Materials. Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct, and follow all physical and digital security practices. Performs other duties as directed.
Requirements
- University Degree (Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree) in finance or a related disciplines plus generally 7+ years of relevant experience (depending on whether the candidate has a JD/LLM)
- M&A experience required.
- Strong use of technology (excel, ppt, etc.) and modeling skills.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently, multi-task, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to quickly understand and integrate business objectives with tax strategies and effectively communicate tax requirements.
- Strong analytical capabilities and judgment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficient in data analysis and use of various financial planning systems.
Nice To Haves
- JD/LLM or MST strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support tax planning, analysis and implementation of various tax and overall company initiatives, including M&A transactions, legal entity simplification and internal restructuring projects.
- Research complex tax issues and prepare technical documentation.
- Propose effective and sustainable plans to optimize the Company’s tax profile.
- Monitor, analyze and communicate existing and proposed tax legislation impacting UL Solutions and its global business.
- Partner with and advise the business, cross-functional teams and management on the tax aspects of various business initiatives, contracts and policies.
- Partner with Corporate Development & Strategy and Global Finance functions to learn and seek information pertinent to developing strategic tax initiatives and supporting tax aspects of various business projects.
- Collaborate with the tax provision and compliance teams, and work closely with the accounting team on implementation and reporting of tax planning initiatives.
- Assess global tax risks and advise on strategies to mitigate those risks.
- Defend the company's positions in tax audits and disputes
- Assist VP of Tax with Quarterly Board Materials.
- Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct, and follow all physical and digital security practices.
- Performs other duties as directed.
Benefits
- health benefits such as medical, dental and vision
- wellness benefits such as mental and financial health
- retirement savings (401K)
- paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
