Job Description

At Franklin Templeton, everything we do is focused on one thing - delivering better client outcomes. We do that by partnering closely with our clients, assessing their strategic needs, and identifying the solution or solutions that can meet the challenge. Over 12,000 employees working in 34 countries around the world are dedicated to servicing investment solutions for our clients in more than 160 countries. For more than 70 years our success has been a direct result of the talent, skills and persistence of our people, and we are looking for qualified candidates to join our team.

What is the Global Corporate Tax group responsible for?

Franklin Templeton's Corporate Tax group is responsible for all tax aspects pertaining to the Company. We are a group of tax nerds who love to talk about federal income taxes, state and local taxes, and international taxes. Nothing gets us more excited than the recent tax reforms and ever evolving the tax law changes globally. While we might talk and practice tax a lot, we are also a group of normal folks who enjoy having a good work life balance and enjoy the company of our colleagues.

What is the Corporate Tax Manager responsible for?

As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will be responsible for managing our tax team based outside of the US with the preparation and review of all U.S. federal and multi-state income tax returns. You would also be managing other state tax compliance as well as assist with provision state tax matters, federal and state tax audits, and special projects in support of corporate tax goals and objectives as directed by the State & Local Tax Director and Senior Tax Manager. You will also help with researching the application of U.S. federal and state tax laws and other authority along with monitoring legislative updates to aid in corporate decision making with tax ramifications.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Corporate Tax Manager?

* Manage the preparation as well as review of all U.S. federal and state income tax compliance including quarterly estimates and extensions, annual returns and provision to return calculations.
* Manage all other non-income state and local tax compliance and provide support on federal and state tax audits.
* Provide state support to our quarterly tax provision process.
* Complete other tax compliance and tax research requirements including participating in special projects.



What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?

* 5+ years of corporate tax experience with 2+ years of State and Local Tax experience.
* 2+ years experience leading, guiding motivating and developing staff.
* Public Accounting/Big 4 experience preferred. Private industry experience a plus.
* Proven progression in state and local/multistate tax return complexity, scope and research is preferred as well as experience with federal taxation.
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent) and CPA is preferred. Master's in Taxation is a plus.
* Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Excellent analytical and organization skills. Ability to organize and prioritize workflow and to work independently.
* Possess knowledge of tax software functionality such as Onesource Income Tax, OneSource State Apportionment, and Onesource Tax Provision.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Products, Accounting ERP (PeopleSoft/Oracle) and tax research tools (eg. Checkpoint).

What makes Franklin Templeton 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 on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, 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*

*Only applicable at certain locations

We believe that being a good corporate citizen is good business. To us, corporate citizenship means being accountable, serving our clients, being an employer of choice, managing our environmental impact, and supporting our communities. An emphasis on corporate citizenship is embedded in our culture and values, and is an important element of how we achieve success.

We are also committed to your learning and development with resources focused around Experience, Exposure, and Education, to help you achieve your professional development goals. Take some time to, meet some of our people, and see what it means to say, I AM Franklin Templeton.

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. We invite you to visit us at http://www.franklintempletoncareers.com/ to learn more about our company and our career opportunities.

Franklin Templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need an accommodation to search for, or apply for, one of our positions please send an email to accommodations@FranklinTempleton.com. In your email, please include the accommodation you are requesting and the job title and job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only requests for accommodations will receive a response.

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