Job Description:

Although we work with numbers, the accounting, tax and consulting process is still all about people. At Mazars, we pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with our clients, our colleagues and the communities where we serve.

Mazars in US is a high-performing accounting, tax and consulting firm with significant national presence in strategic US geographies. Since 1921, our dedicated professionals have leveraged technical industry expertise to develop customized solutions for clients in a broad array of industries, providing services to growth-oriented enterprises and individuals. As the independent US member firm of Mazars Group, we deliver seamless access to the expertise of 24,000 professionals in 90+ countries.

Mazars in US is seeking a high-performing experienced Tax professional to join our firm's expanding Insurance Tax team in the Philadelphia (Ft. Washington PA) area office, where the Insurance practice is headquartered nationally. As a management level professional in the Insurance Tax practice you will be responsible for providing support and technical guidance in the areas of insurance taxation (Property & Casualty and Life), mentor and train the team members from both a technical and personal development standpoint, and participate alongside the Insurance Practice Leader with new business development opportunities. You will provide the highest levels of client service excellence while working with other tax professionals and valued clients.

This position can take place in any of our US offices. At this time our firm has given our employees the option to work remotely where possible.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of both Property & Casualty and Life Insurance taxation experience, as well as some captive insurance tax experience, including tax planning, consulting, and compliance activities


• Review of the clients' ASC740 income tax provision, for both GAAP and SSAP 101 (for statutory accounting activities)


• Research tax-related issues involved in any federal, state or local tax planning projects that impact our clients


• Recognize, anticipate, and resolve tax-related issues and make recommendations that will be beneficial to clients' business and tax liabilities


• Communicate with the IRS and any applicable state and local authorities on behalf of clients' tax matters


• Serve as a representative of our clients for any possible tax-related audits that may occur


• Conduct appropriate tax research using CCH Axcess, RIA Checkpoint, IntelliConnect or Bloomberg Law Library


• Supervise and review the work of other tax professionals assigned to client engagements


• Review and maintain engagement budgets throughout all client assignments


• Develop and maintain meaningful client relationships


• Assist the Insurance Tax Practice Leader on client business development and lead opportunities


• Stay current on technical and industry developments and standards, while evaluating potential impacts on clients' business

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance or a Business-related field of study


• Advanced Tax degrees (MST, LLM, JD) are preferred


• CPA license is required


• 6+ years of progressive tax experience in a CPA firm or professional services firm


• Strong tax planning, compliance and analysis experience


• Demonstrated success in managing multiple tax client engagements simultaneously


• Working knowledge of ASC740 for GAAP and SSAP 101 statutory accounting


• Proficient with use of CCH Axcess, GoRS and other tax-related software and technology programs


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral/written)


• Excellent tax research skills


• Strong leadership, mentoring and staff development skills


• Ability to travel to clients when needed

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation plan


• A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, a generous paid days' off (PDO) plan, and a competitive 401k plan


• A dynamic, diverse work experience in a growing global organization


• An inclusive, client-centered environment where you can develop new skills, enhance your overall business knowledge and work with world-class professionals


• Intensive customized training, including in-house leadership development programs, continuing professional education courses, and both classroom and on-the-job training


• Opportunity for International Mobility experiences are also made available

Mazars in US is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

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