Tax Senior Manager

WHO WE ARE
Aberdeen Investments is part of Aberdeen Group plc, one of the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments groups. Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent. Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society. We are repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand and are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.
 
As a global business, Aberdeen consists of three divisions: Investments, Adviser, and interactive investor (ii). Each division is dedicated to meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs.
 
In the Americas, our sole focus is on the investments business. We have offices in Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Miami, and Sao Paolo. Our breadth of experience gives us close proximity to the companies we invest in and the markets we operate in.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as primary tax resource for the Americas region.  The scope includes both corporate and investment product entities.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations with a key focus on corporate tax, indirect tax, with-holding tax & transfer pricing for Americas entities
• Lead the provision and oversight of tax calculation & filing processes
• Manage tax provision & work with Finance team in support of quarterly G/L close and financial statement reporting, including FIN 48 analysis, deferred tax asset/liability valuation, and footnote disclosures.  This support will be at both the global and regional level.
• Ensure the provision of effective tax support on business and product growth and change initiatives, coordinating external advisors as necessary.
• Keep up to date with relevant taxation changes for the business and product range and ensure that business areas are advised of any implications that may arise.
• Work with key stakeholders to ensure that both ongoing needs and ad hoc requests are met in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Manage relationship with external tax advisors and outsource providers; manage timeline, scope & fees related to the work & overall engagement
• Responsible for interactions with tax authorities, including any tax audits or inquiries that may arise.
• Maintain and develop an effective tax risk and controls framework for the business.
• Understand best practice and represent Aberdeen as appropriate with external stakeholders.
• Active participant within the Americas finance team, including staying abreast of business/financial activity and considering tax implications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in accounting, tax, business or equivalent
• Good mixed knowledge & experience in Americas countries
• Strong corporate tax background with exposure to international tax issues preferred
• Experience in financial services or large corporate groups an advantage
• Experience with partnership accounting or Registered Investment Companies (40 Act) is also a plus
• Working experience with tax agents or authorities is an added plus.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Excellent communicator in range of situations both written and oral.
• Project management skills, plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget.
• Highly organized with strong multi-tasking skills
• Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards.
• Relationship management skills with ability to manage expectations.
• Ability to solve problems creatively and pragmatically.
• Results orientated and willing to take on responsibility.
• Team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Proficient in excel; technologically capable and independent

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Best in class Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with well-known carriers; Telehealth and Health Concierge services.
• Health, Dependent and Commuter Flexible Spending Plans.
• Employer provided Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term disability with additional optional coverage options.
• Investing for your Future - 401(k) Retirement Savings plan with top notch company Profit Sharing contribution which is immediately vested!
• Generous time off starting day one with 4+ weeks annual vacation plus 9 paid holidays.
• Paid Parental, Adoption, and Family Sick/Caregiver leave programs.
• Volunteer Days and Study Time to focus on what is important to you!
• Make a donation to your favorite Charity and Aberdeen will match up to $500 per year!
• Employee Assistance, Travel and Discount Programs. From helping you navigate the healthcare system, to providing resources and assistance to parents and caregivers of children with development disabilities.
• Flexible, voluntary benefits including Accident Insurance, Identity Protection, and Legal Assistance.
• Wellness program including Nutritional Counselling and Gym Membership Reimbursements.

HOW WE CREATE VALUE:

• Our strategic drivers are the foundations from which we deliver for all our stakeholders: High Impact Intelligence, Enduring Relationships, Connections without borders and Future fit. You can find out more about our values here.

OUR INCLUSIVE CULTURE:

• We are committed to exploring the possibilities of working smarter. This means we’d like to hear from you, whatever way you like to work.
• We have a long-term commitment to building inclusive workplaces; we value diversity in our workforce and welcome enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or a reasonable adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist. You can find out more about our inclusive culture here.
• Aberdeen is an affirmative action - equal opportunity employer.