Investment Tax Senior Associate

Full-Time

New York, NY or Boston, MA

The Opportunity

The Investment Tax Senior Associate will prepare, review, and improve US income tax provision calculations and documentation, and maintain quarterly tax adjustments, tax basis, and deferred tax assets/liabilities for assigned entities and investment portfolios. The Investment Tax Senior Associate utilizes knowledge of ASC 740, tax accounting for investments and financial products, and will support the Tax Department’s initiatives to develop and enhance automated solutions.

The Team

As an Investment Tax Senior Associate, you will be a member of the Investment Tax team within the Corporate Tax Department, part of our Controllers Organization. The Corporate Tax Department is comprised of high-performing, collaborative, and agile tax professionals who are motivated by challenging work that delivers sustained value and a culture of accountability.

The Impact

• Develop and maintain Tax subject matter expertise in relevant investment areas such as fixed maturity and equity securities, mortgages, real estate, joint ventures, and derivatives.
• Understand the complex nuances between book and tax accounting and reporting for assigned Investment areas and entities, present and explain in basic terms.
• Prepare and review US income tax provision and projections, ensure documentation is properly maintained.
• Liaise with and collaborate with others in Tax Department, including Tax counsel, to support tax controversy, transactions, special projects, tax return preparation and review.
• Collaborate and communicate well with other team members.
• Utilize existing technology and contribute towards continuous improvement efforts to automate processes, increase efficiency, and provide quality solutions.
• Communicate and present results to Senior Tax Management effectively, using concise summaries and recommendations.
• Research and document tax issues, as required.

The Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
• 4+ years of tax experience from public accounting or financial services
• 1+ years of income tax provision experience

The Ideal Qualifications

• Tax accounting for derivatives or securities (fixed income debt) and/or experience.
• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following key areas: Corporate income tax provision and/or return preparation and review, Partnership tax experience, Public accounting or consulting firm, working as a dedicated Tax professional
• Tax Accounting experience and working knowledge of the following industries: Insurance, Banking, Lending, Financial Institution, Private Equity, Hedge Fund, Real Estate, REIT
• Demonstrates knowledge in ASC740 accounting for income taxes, and Statutory accounting
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Successful problem-solving and analytical skills
• Self-motivation and critical thinking
• Seeking to enhance knowledge through technical reading, continuing education, and other means
• Experience in navigating and managing the financial close process
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work with professionals from varying backgrounds and cultures
• Experience using business intelligence tools such as Alteryx
• Passion for leveraging technology and exploring new technology solutions
• Ad hoc support for special projects and initiatives
• Ability to perform under time constraints and meet deadlines; strong sense of urgency
• Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance
• Ability to identify issues and offer solutions and recommendations

What to Expect as Part of the Team

• Regular meetings with the Investment Tax Team
• Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
• Access to mentorship opportunities
• Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
• Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms

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Salary Range:

At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair equitable pay, by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component.

Why Join Us.

We’ve been around since 1851. During our history, we’ve learned a few things about making sure our customers are our top priority. In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products and services. To accomplish this, we celebrate an inclusive, vibrant and diverse culture that encourages growth, openness and opportunities for everyone. A career with MassMutual means you will be part of a strong, stable and ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits. And your voice will always be heard.

We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It’s more than our company structure – it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.

MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.

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At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component. For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance.