Senior Director, Tax

Manulife; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Manulife Financial Corporation seeks a senior tax leader to oversee tax compliance and research for funds and investment products. This role partners with AVP/VP of tax and supervises Senior Tax Managers and Tax Managers to align with department goals.

The position requires extensive knowledge of tax codes, effective communication, and strong analytical skills to manage complex fund tax issues and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• CPA, MST or JD or a minimum of 10+ years of mutual fund tax experience.
• 7+ years supervision experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Extensive knowledge of IRS code sections, Treasury Regulations, Revenue Rulings and related guidance.
• Excellent financial, accounting and tax knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax advisor for mutual fund tax matters and interpret legislation and guidance.
• Partner with Portfolio Managers, Compliance, Legal, Finance and Operations to address fund tax issues.
• Provide guidance on complex tax compliance matters including RIC requirements and risk resolution.
• Act as a key resource on tax implications of new products and strategies.
• Lead, develop and mentor Tax Managers while overseeing vendor relationships.

Skills

Tax strategy

Mutual funds tax

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA/MST/JD

Job description

Responsible for overseeing the tax compliance and research functions for all funds and investment products. This includes strategic planning and execution of department goals, critical thinking, and implementing company-wide initiatives. This position partners with the AVP and VP of tax to ensure goals are met. Also responsible for directly supervising a working group of Senior Tax Managers and Tax Managers.

Position Responsibilities

Individual Accountabilities

• Serve as the lead tax advisor for mutual fund tax matters, interpreting new tax legislation, regulatory guidance, and industry developments, and determining impacts on funds and shareholders.
• Partner with Portfolio Managers, Compliance, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams to address fund tax issues, distribution planning, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert guidance on complex tax compliance matters, including qualification testing, RIC requirements, and resolution of tax-related risks.
• Act as a key resource for business partners on tax implications of new products, fund strategies, and business initiatives.
• Lead, develop, and mentor Tax Managers while overseeing vendor relationships and driving departmental projects.

Shared Accountabilities

• Ensure all mutual funds maintain favorable RIC status and comply with IRS, SEC, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Oversee fund tax reporting, distribution calculations, excise tax planning, corporate actions, and complex book-to-tax treatments.
• Monitor tax law changes, assess business impacts, and implement necessary updates to policies, procedures, and controls.
• Provide leadership on complex tax reporting and compliance issues, including FIN 48 documentation and foreign tax reclaim activities.
• Support departmental planning, budgeting, and operational objectives while enhancing tax reporting policies and governance practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA, MST/ JD or a minimum of 10+ years of mutual fund tax experience and 7+ years supervision experience.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant IRS code sections, Treasury Regulations, Revenue Rulings, and other interpretive rulings or case law and their effect on Regulated Investment Companies and their shareholders.
• Strong organizational, strategic, and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate tax issues to a varied audience
• Excellent financial, accounting, and tax knowledge is required.
• Advanced tax research skills are required.
• Organizational skills are necessary to meet deadlines, prioritize projects, and process several projects simultaneously and to work under the direction of multiple individuals

When You Join Our Team

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We will acknowledge and assist you in an adaptable setting where wellness and diversity go beyond mere words.
• As a member of our distributed team, we'll assist you in crafting the future you envision.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

About Manulife And John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Referenced Salary Location

Boston, Massachusetts

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$128,550.00 USD - $222,820.00 USD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location.

Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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