The US Corporate Tax team oversees U.S. corporate resources, requirements and responsibilities related to matters affecting the development and filing of all US corporate tax returns and positions, matters surrounding the consolidated global tax provision and related separate company provisions and on the utilization of external tax services for the resolution of tax issues and problems. Interfaces with business unit to understand the direction of the business, changes in operations, and to advise management of changes to tax laws that may impact operations. Advises management of the tax impact of changes in US corporate structure, location of businesses and personnel and impact of proposed or enacted tax legislation.
U.S. Corporate Tax Planning
Interfaces with business unit heads to understand the direction of the business, changes in operations, and to advise Sr. Management of changes to tax laws that may impact operations
Advises Sr. Management of the tax impact of changes in corporate structure, location of businesses and personnel and impact of proposed or enacted tax legislation
Global Tax Provision
Responsible for the oversight of the global tax provision
Review and sign off of the effective tax rate, the global tax provision, footnotes included in the financial statements, and other disclosures as required
Tax Legislative Review
Monitors Federal, State and Local legislative and regulatory developments in the corporate area and works with industry lobby groups to promote the best interest of the Firm
Oversee U.S. corporate
Oversee the management of all U.S. corporate tax, including maintenance of quality standards and consistency of tax positions
Develop and implement all tax policies and procedures with respect to U.S. federal, state and local corporate tax matters
Oversee US and state and local tax audits
What ideal qualifications, skills and experience would help someone to be successful?
An advance degree in law (a Juris Doctorate degree), in tax (an MS degree in taxation) or in a related field (an MBA/MS in Business Administration/Finance) with a substantial concentration of course work in tax
Minimum of 10 years of general corporate tax experience with substantial exposure to issues on the taxation of corporations, partnerships and extensive experience accounting areas which overlap with tax including but not limited to FAS 109, FIN 48 and FAS 123R.
A general tax background with experience in the taxation of financial institutions, taxation of securities transactions, regulated investment companies and experience with international transactions.
The successful candidate will be certified as an attorney (member of a state bar), or as a public accountant (CPA)
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Advanced computer skills including all Microsoft Office business applications, various online research tools and other tax and financial applications
Excellent oral and written communications skills and highly developed organizational skills
Strong analytical skills regarding difficult tax issues and the ability to independently develop effective tax positions in support of the Franklin Resources and its subsidiaries and the Franklin Templeton Group of Funds
What makes Franklin Templeton Investments unique?
In addition to the dynamic and professional environment at Franklin Templeton, we strive to ensure that our employees have access to a competitive and valuable set of Total Rewards—the mix of both monetary and non-monetary rewards provided to you in recognition for your time, talents, efforts, and results.
Highlights of our benefits include:
Three weeks paid time off the first year
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with 75% company match, up to the IRS limits
Employee Stock Investment Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
Onsite fitness center and recreation center
Onsite cafeteria
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