US Tax Director

Description

The opportunity

Our US Tax Director will be part of the Global Tax Advisory team and responsible for US federal, international and state tax matters relating to corporate tax planning projects including mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions;

dividend planning, worldwide financing transactions, monitoring and analyzing legislation and its impact on the organization and other matters.

As a highly skilled specialist, this individual will contribute to overall global tax planning strategies and will work on US Tax matters closely with the AVP of US Tax Planning and broader Global Tax Planning Team.

The US Tax Director will work on complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues and make recommendations to the AVP of US Tax Planning and VP of Global Tax Advisory.

This position will also be teamwork focused, frequently collaborating with other Manulife tax specialists and external advisers to propose, develop and implement optimized planning solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares analyses on the US tax consequences of projects for the business units.
• Analyzes and reports on US federal and state tax authority including the Global impact.
• Prepares and assists in tax due diligence of acquisitions / dispositions, including modelling.
• Draft comment letters on proposed legislation and regulations and other authority.
• Responsible for US tax research on tools such as CCH, RIA and Bloomberg.
• Interfaces with US Tax Controller’s area for tax provision and tax return compliance.
• Coordinates with Accounting Policy and Controllers on the tax consequences of IFRS and NAIC matters.
• Reviews tax treaties for the cross-border implications of proposals.
• Attends periodic meetings with the business units on business initiatives including the investment areas.
• Prepares monthly reports on new tax authority.
• Interacts with Tax Controller’s area to ensure tax consequences of transactions are properly recorded and reported.
• Interacts with Treasury and other corporate areas on worldwide tax policies and transactions.
• Prepares quarterly write-ups on potential Uncertain Tax Positions.
• Maintains the Mergers & Acquisitions Project Sharepoint site.
• Coordinates a monthly Status Update Report for on-going projects.

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What we are looking for

• 6 years or more of US tax experience, including corporate tax planning with a multinational organization, public accounting firm or law firm.
• CPA or other professional tax designation.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Financial Services experience preferred.

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

Values-first culture

We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

Boundless opportunity

We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

Continuous innovation

We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

Championing Corporate Citizenship

We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better.

With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States.

We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions.

At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers.

At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.

4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under 945’ in Hong Kong.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary & Benefits

The annual base salary for this role is listed below.

Primary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Salary range is expected to be between

$103,050.00 CAD - $185,490.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact for the salary range for your location.

The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education / training.

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption / surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee / family assistance plans.

We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources.

Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.