Morgan Stanley ยท 1 month ago
Domestic Tax Director
Morgan Stanley is a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve clients and communities. The Domestic Tax Director will oversee the preparation and review of federal and state income tax returns, manage tax compliance, and advise on tax strategies for the firm.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesLending
Responsibilities
Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm
Responsible for and lead aspects of individual and team deliverables and projects, leveraging in-depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segments
Adhere to the Firm's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls; proactively identify ways to reduce risk in work
Act as a culture carrier; embody and set an example of the Firm's values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards
Tax compliance management, oversight for a high volume of tax adjustments, Federal and state corporate income tax returns in a time sensitive environment for multiple legal entities across different businesses
Active participation in preparation of Federal consolidated forms and schedules
Assist with preparation of unitary and combined state and local tax returns
Tax analysis, planning and analytics
Tax audit support, including responding to IDRs
Tax provision management and review including separate company financial statements, monthly and quarterly ETR calculations
Review of quarterly federal and state deferred tax balances for regulatory reporting purposes
Preparation and review of separate company income tax provision and footnote for audited financial statements
Review monthly and quarterly effective tax rates
Reconciliation and validation of income tax accounts and balance sheet tax accounts
Analysis of income tax accounting impact of transactions
Tax analysis, planning and analytics
Special projects
Qualification
Required
In-depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment and technical skills, as well as of industry and competitive environment
Ability to operate independently with respect to most job responsibilities
Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback and innovate processes
Approximately 6 - 10 years of hands-on income tax experience in a corporate environment or public accounting firm
Bachelor's or master's degree in tax or accounting
Excellent analytical, organizational, and written and oral communication skills
Experience covering tax issues in a real-time environment
Significant tax compliance and ASC740 experience
Strong managerial skills, with a hands-on approach
Superior work ethic with high level of accountability
Facility with Excel; knowledge of Corptax a plus
Preferred
Financial services industry experiences preferable, but not required
Benefits
Some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry
Company
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a financial services company that offers securities, asset management, and credit services.
Funding
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