Tax Associate

Summary

Assured Guaranty is seeking a Tax Manager with 7 to 10 years of experience for their Accounting – Tax team in New York. The role involves reviewing federal and state income tax returns, preparing GAAP and Statutory income tax provisions, coordinating with international advisors, managing responses to audits, performing tax research, and managing other members of the tax department.

Requirements

• 7 to 10 years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax department
• Experience managing professional staff and outside tax advisors
• Federal, State and international income taxation compliance and accounting experience. Insurance tax experience is a plus
• Solid PC skills, including Microsoft Windows, Office applications and tax preparation software (FAST-Tax/Go-systems). PeopleSoft skills a plus
• Be a highly-motivated self-starter and successful in a 'Team' oriented setting
• Be able to quickly process information and master complex concepts
• Possess a solid understanding of accounting theory, tax and accounting practices
• Have exceptional organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Be able to work under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Have strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), including ability to simplify and communicate complex business information

Responsibilities

• Review of federal and state income tax returns
• Review of quarterly federal and state estimated tax payment calculations along with extensions and related filings
• Preparation and review of GAAP (ASC 740) and Statutory (SSAP 101) income tax provisions and supporting documentation
• Coordinate with outside tax advisors in foreign jurisdictions to review international filings and other international reporting
• Manage responses to audit examiners including IRS and state
• Manage Sarbanes-Oxley documentation of tax process and procedures and examination by auditors of financial statements
• Perform tax research and preparation of tax memorandum
• Keep up-to-date on latest developments as they affect tax regulations and policies
• Manage other members of the tax department

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or graduate degree preferred
• Solid foundation of GAAP (ASC 740) and Statutory (SSAP 101) tax provision experience is a plus

Benefits

• Annual base salary from $145,000 per year to $165,000 per year. Actual salary depends on various factors including experience and credentials, applicable market conditions
• Applicable employee benefits
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus