- Professional
- Bureau à Jersey City
Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Fortitude Re) is one of the world’s leading providers of legacy reinsurance solutions. They work with the world’s leading insurance companies to help them execute comprehensive, transformational solutions for legacy Life & Annuity and P&C lines. Fortitude Re manages a general account of approximately $111 billion across life, annuity, and property & casualty insurance products. The company takes a long-term view on growth and is proud to be backed by a consortium of sophisticated institutional investors led by The Carlyle Group and T&D Insurance Group. Incorporated under the laws of Bermuda on January 1, 2017, Fortitude Re’s roots in the insurance industry and the experience of their leadership go back many decades. Fortitude Re’s leadership team has an average industry tenure of over 20 years, and an impressive track record of successfully managing the most complex legacy liabilities. Their deep insurance experience and proprietary risk modeling capabilities allow them to structure bespoke transactions that benefit both insurance companies and their policyholders. Fortitude Re continues to strengthen its ability to pursue further growth and provide innovative solutions for the global insurance industry. Click here for more information about Fortitude Re.
The Senior Tax Analyst, Tax Operations will report to the AVP, Tax Operations Manager and will be responsible for preparation and review of quarterly and annual tax provisions, tax filings, and maintenance of corresponding tax records in compliance with laws and regulations within the timeframe. The individual in this role will also provide support with internal control frameworks and assistance with special projects. The role requires a deep understanding of tax laws and regulations, as well as the ability to analyze and resolve complex tax issues.
What You Will Do:
- Preparation of the company’s quarterly and annual tax provisions and related footnote disclosures under ASC 740 and SSAP 101.
- Preparation of U.S. federal and state income tax return workpapers.
- Preparation of quarterly and extension tax payments.
- Preparation of sales and use tax returns and other non-income tax filings.
- Compilation of data upon request from third-party premium tax provider in connection with the company’s premium tax filings.
- Compilation of data upon request from the company’s U.S. tax service providers.
- Preparation of responses to tax authorities.
- Initial preparation of underlying conclusions and documentation for discrete projects.
- Provide guidance to Tax Analyst.
What You Will Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA, EA, Master of Tax, or relevant certification preferred.
- 2 to 4 years of experience in a corporate tax department or Big 4 audit firm.
- Insurance tax experience and familiarity with tax issues for multinational financial institutions preferred, but not required.
- Investment Tax and Corporate Tax experience preferred, but not required.
- Must be a self-starter, a problem solver, and possess a willingness to grow and develop.
- Must possess efficiency, honest/integrity, organizational and planning skills.
- Must follow-through on commitments; be intelligent, and possess strong analytical skills.
- Attention to detail, proactive, flexibility/adaptability, and enthusiastic.
- Strong work ethic, listening skills, openness to criticism and new ideas.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment and work effectively with lead tax teams and other departments in Fortitude Re and its outside advisors.
The base salary range for this role is listed below and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.
At Fortitude Re, our strength has always come from our people. Our success is deeply rooted in our ability to embrace the unique attributes, perspectives and experiences of every individual within our company. Fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone—regardless of background, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity—feels valued and respected is a foundation of our culture.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, diversity of thought and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To all recruitment agencies: Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Fortitude Re, please do not forward any resumes to Fortitude Re employees. Fortitude Re is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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