Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in tax operations, preferably in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm, CPA, CMA, or other relevant certifications preferred, Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills..

Key responsabilities:

Oversee Fortitude Re’s tax function ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations

Manage tax reporting, including preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions

Review U.S. federal and state income tax return workpapers and related disclosures

Provide guidance to Senior Tax Analyst and Tax Analyst, ensuring audit-ready workpaper files.

Job description

Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Fortitude Re) is one of the world’s leading providers of legacy reinsurance solutions. They work with the world’s leading insurance companies to help them execute comprehensive, transformational solutions for legacy Life & Annuity and P&C lines. Fortitude Re manages a general account of approximately $111 billion across life, annuity, and property & casualty insurance products. The company takes a long-term view on growth and is proud to be backed by a consortium of sophisticated institutional investors led by The Carlyle Group and T&D Insurance Group. Incorporated under the laws of Bermuda on January 1, 2017, Fortitude Re’s roots in the insurance industry and the experience of their leadership go back many decades. Fortitude Re’s leadership team has an average industry tenure of over 20 years, and an impressive track record of successfully managing the most complex legacy liabilities. Their deep insurance experience and proprietary risk modeling capabilities allow them to structure bespoke transactions that benefit both insurance companies and their policyholders. Fortitude Re continues to strengthen its ability to pursue further growth and provide innovative solutions for the global insurance industry. Click here for more information about Fortitude Re.

The Tax Operations Manager will oversee Fortitude Re’s tax function, ensuring compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations. This role involves managing tax reporting, including the preparation of its quarterly and annual tax provisions, planning, and compliance within the organization. This role reports to the Deputy Director Tax Operations.

What You Will Do:

Review of the company’s quarterly and annual tax provisions and related footnote disclosures under ASC 740 and SSAP 101 Ensure adherence to all tax controls and any other protocols, including the preparation
Ensure workpaper files are in an audit-ready state for potential future examinations Review of U.S. federal and state income tax return workpapers
Review of quarterly and extension tax payments
Review of sales and use tax returns and other non-income tax filings Communication with the company’s U.S. tax service providers regarding information/data requests
Review of responses to a tax authority’s questions and requests
Review of underlying conclusions and documentation for discrete projects
Provide guidance to Senior Tax Analyst and Tax Analyst

What You Will Have:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
An MBA or a master’s in taxation is a plus
CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), or other relevant certifications is preferred
Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in tax operations, preferably in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm (Big 4 audit firm)
In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations Insurance tax experience and familiarity with tax issues for multinational financial institutions is preferred, but not required
Must be a self-starter
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Proficiency in tax software and financial systems
High level of accuracy and attention to detail

The base salary range for this role is listed below and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.

Base Salary Range

$100,000—$140,000 USD

At Fortitude Re, our strength has always come from our people. Our success is deeply rooted in our ability to embrace the unique attributes, perspectives and experiences of every individual within our company. Fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone—regardless of background, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity—feels valued and respected is a foundation of our culture.

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, diversity of thought and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To all recruitment agencies: Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Fortitude Re, please do not forward any resumes to Fortitude Re employees. Fortitude Re is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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