Tax Manager I - Federal Tax (Hybrid)

The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

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Liberty Mutual Corporate Tax Department

Liberty’s highly integrated tax organization provides a collegial framework to achieve results. Typically, professionals contribute across all the key components of tax including planning & research, audits, compliance & financial reporting. In this role you will become a consummate tax professional vs. merely a specialist or tax technician.

The structure of the tax organization encourages and drives collaboration and teamwork. Therefore, you need to be an excellent communicator and execution oriented to succeed. A successful candidate will need to take ownership of key projects and deliverables, as well as manage ambiguity. The ability to be flexible and comfortable with change will also be critical to your success. 

Liberty Mutual values a healthy work-life balance for its employees. In line with that, this position offers a flexible work model of two days in the office (either Boston or Seattle) and three days working from home.

Note: This is a Hybrid opportunity with compensation dependent on candidate’s geographic location, overall experience, and skill level.

As a member of the federal tax team, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Manage the timely and accurate preparation and review of tax compliance assignments.
• Review and approve tax-related financial calculations, analyses, journal entries and disclosures.
• Conduct research for complex tax technical and income tax accounting issues independently, or with assistance of staff.
• Manage projects, ensuring adequate resources and capabilities are available to deliver results successfully. 
• Assign and review responses to IRS information requests and proactively identify issues. 
• Develop and support the implementation of timely, cost-effective tax planning strategies designed to create value and enhance the Company's worldwide tax position.
• Actively lead and participate in Department and Company initiatives.
• Identify, develop, and lead the implementation of process improvements.
• Monitor key legislative, regulatory, and/or tax litigation issues. Identify and communicate developments relevant to the Company to management.
• Act as a mentor to staff through training, coaching and providing feedback on performance.
• Work effectively with other areas of Corporate Tax and other Finance functions and demonstrate leadership in cross-functional initiatives.

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business (or a BS and equivalent tax and accounting experience)
• CPA preferred
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of taxation experience as well as prior experience leading projects

At Liberty Mutual, our purpose is to help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. That's why we provide an environment focused on openness, inclusion, trust and respect. Here, you'll discover our expansive range of roles, and a workplace where we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession.

Liberty Mutual has proudly been recognized as a "Great Place to Work" by Great Place to Work® US for the past several years. We were also selected as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT" on IDG's Insider Pro and Computerworld's 2020 list. For many years running, we have been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates as well as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity. To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion please visit: https://jobs.libertymutualgroup.com/diversity-inclusion

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.