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Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated · 3 months ago

Executive Director, International Tax Special Projects

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated is a Fortune 500 Company focused on life- and health-related solutions. The Executive Director, International Tax Special Projects is responsible for managing special projects related to international tax compliance, leading tax planning analysis, and collaborating with external advisors to implement new global tax regimes.

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Responsibilities

Monitor changes in the tax law pertaining to the OECD BEPS initiative (e.g., Pillar II), the new Bermuda corporate income tax, public country by country reporting, and other new global tax regimes. Advise management of the impact
Collaborate with external tax advisors to understand relevant rules and the applicability to the company, modeling changes in tax law and leading the team to implement changes
Works closely with the Global Tax team to train and provide oversight on the accounting implementation for new global tax regimes. Makes recommendations to minimize the tax impact of new regimes, collaborating with VP, International Tax, relevant stakeholders and external advisors
Oversee the ASC 740 quarterly calculation for Pillar 2 and Bermuda corporate income tax
Manages work area activities including, but not limited to, team/department workflow, establishing and monitoring quality goals, reviewing work completed by direct reports, ensuring timeliness and quality of tax preparation and reports and communication to associates and management
Develops and maintains relationships with local consultants and RGA associates globally and locally
Assists with the review of tax returns and other compliance activities pertaining to RGA’s international operations, working closely and effectively with other team members with this area of responsibility
Fosters a positive and engaged work environment. Mentors associates and gives guidance on associate development
Manages international tax internal controls with respect to implementation of new global tax regimes and ensures they are properly adhered to for SOX compliance
Coordinates with the SVP Global Tax to monitor the function’s budget, ensuring efficient and impactful spending decisions to support functional goals. Serves as a point of contact for external advisors on invoicing and budgeting matters
Maintains frequent contact with senior management and staff associates in finance to facilitate accomplishment of the company’s objectives
Participates in ACLI, coalitions, and lobbying efforts regarding area of responsibility
Assists VP, International Tax with other special projects as they arise

Qualification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)International tax experienceTax research skillsProject management skillsAdvanced Excel skillsSupervisory experienceInsurance accounting experienceOral communication skillsWritten communication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamwork skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent experience
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
10+ Years Tax experience
5+ Years International tax experience
4+ Years Supervisory/management experience
5+ Years Public accounting experience would be ideal
Basic Word and advanced Excel skills
Advanced knowledge of international tax concepts and broad business practices
Advanced tax research and analytical skills
Advanced skills in managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, including the ability to delegate key areas of responsibility
Advanced persuasion skills when working with internal and external partners to resolve issues/problems
Advanced oral and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to convey tax terminology that is meaningful and well received by internal and external contacts
Advanced project management skills
Advanced ability to investigate, analyze and solve complex problems/issues
Advanced skills in translating business needs and problems into recommendations and possible solutions
Advanced ability to analyze and improve business processes
Advanced ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines
Advanced ability to work well within a team and foster teamwork environment

Preferred

Graduate/Masters degree in tax is preferred asset
3+ years insurance/reinsurance accounting experience is a preferred asset

Benefits

Annual bonus plan
Participation in our long-term equity incentive plan
Full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits

Company

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

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Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is a global industry leader specializing in life and health reinsurance and financial solutions that help clients effectively manage risk and optimize capital.

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2024 (46)
2023 (41)
2022 (34)
2021 (34)
2020 (26)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.35B
2025-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2024-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2008-12-18IPO

Leadership Team

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Jeffrey Hopson
SVP - Investor Relations
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Axel Andre
Executive Vice President
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