Manager, Tax (Finance)

Job Classification:

Finance & Accounting - Finance & Accounting

Prudential Financial is seeking a motivated individual to join the Tax Department located in Newark, NJ. The position requires a team player that is highly organized, responsive, and extremely flexible and can handle multiple projects while producing accurate and timely results. The primary responsibilities of the position will include fiancial reporting, forecasting and compliance for Federal, International and State and Local Tax.

What you typical day will look like:

• GAAP financial reporting and analysis of taxes
• Partnering with Business Units to implement and design tax planning strategies and transactions
• Preparation and review of Federal, International, State and Local Tax Compliance
• Recommendations of improvements to compliance processes

What you bring:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or other related business disciplines required
• CPA and/or Masters degree in tax or accounting a plus
• Corporate Tax Experience (6-7 years), financial services sector is preferred, international expertise a plus
• Knowledge of corporate tax topics
• Strong GAAP accounting for taxes: ASC-740/FAS 109/FIN48
• Formal legal training a plus
• Understanding of financial service companies including Investment and Asset Management
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational/analytical skills required
• Proven leadership track record strongly desired
• Solid computer skills - proficient in standard Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook and Powerpoint)
• CorpTax Compliance software skills a plus
• Looking for someone who is assertive, creative and proactive
• Strong work ethic and able to partner in a team-oriented environment
• Organized and flexible - ability to manage multiple projects/assignments, while meeting deadlines

Other comments:

• Overtime will be required, especially during peak periods
• Position is based in Newark, NJ 
• Outside candidates are being considered

Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to an extensive background screening and a credit check.  Failure to comply will eliminate an applicant from consideration for this position.  Any negative information obtained as a result of the background screening may result in the disqualification of the applicant from this and any other position in Prudential, including their current position if an internal applicant.

What we offer you:

Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $118,700.00 to $176,600.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level. 

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave. 

• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%). 

• Company-funded pension plan. 

• Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs. 

• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.  

• Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.  

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service. 

Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.