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About the Position Lockton is seeking a senior level tax professional to fill a dynamic role that will provide the candidate with significant opportunities for growth. Schedule Full Time Permanent Job type Experienced Professional Workplace Hybrid Your Responsibilities

As the Senior Tax Analyst you will work in our Tax Planning group providing direct support to our Director of U.S. Tax Planning with respect to U.S. international federal income tax matters.

You'll also provide support and guidance to our U.S. tax reporting and compliance team and assist with the review of the calculation of Lockton’s U.S. taxable income and tax liability from its foreign operations.

This role offers you the creative opportunity to help Lockton shape the future of Lockton’s global tax function.

Responsibilities:

Research, analyze and communicate U.S. federal income tax consequences relating to proposed or actual transactions, financings, reorganizations, or tax-initiated projects.

Monitor and provide summaries of relevant tax law changes or new developments relating to US federal international tax matters and potential impact to Lockton.

Model estimated U.S. tax exposures for Lockton’s foreign operations on a long-term basis.

Engage with and aid with the management of Lockton’s external advisors in evaluating US federal income tax consequences of cross-border and non-US matters.

Assess and identify opportunities to improve and optimize tax functions from process, data, and technology perspectives.

Work with Lockton’s foreign offices in ensuring prompt delivery and access to financial and other data necessary for U.S. tax reporting and compliance.

Together with Lockton’s foreign tax teams, monitor tax implications of Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) initiatives and OECD requirements.

Assist Lockton’s tax reporting and compliance group with U.S. federal income matters by providing technical guidance as to Lockton’s tax positions on such matters and assist with the review and determination of Lockton’s U.S. taxable income from its non-US operations, including calculation of tax attributes such as creditable foreign tax expense.

Mentor and assist with the development of junior associates as appropriate.

Expand and continue development of technical competence by taking advantage of relevant in-person and virtual tax training opportunities provided by Lockton, our consultants or third parties.

Qualifications

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, or similar related field with a master’s degree or professional degree in Tax highly preferable.

Significant experience of related work experience in U.S. international tax matters with an emphasis on work experience that has involved significant research and analysis of technical tax issues.

Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including MS Excel.

Demonstrate ability and willingness to learn and innovate through tools such Alteryx, MS Power BI, MS Power Pivot, and MS Power Query

Strong skills in the following key areas:

• Analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to efficiently and thoroughly research tax related matters.

• Effective communication skills and excellent writing capabilities.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.

• Ability to work across functions and to distill complex matters for non-tax individuals; and

• Strong work ethic and desire to further develop tax technical knowledge.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone an equal opportunity to grow and advance. We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity.

At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone. We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learns from, celebrates and thrives because of our breadth of differences. As such, we recognize that recruiting, developing and retaining people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is vital and enabling our people to thrive personally and professionally is critical to our long-term success.

About Lockton

Lockton is the largest privately held independent insurance brokerage in the world. Since 1966, our independence has allowed us to serve our clients, take care of our people and give back to our communities. As such, our 10,000+ Associates doing business in over 100 countries are empowered to do what’s right every day.

At Lockton, we believe in the power of all people. You belong at Lockton.

How We Will Support You

At Lockton, we empower you to be true to yourself in all that you do. Your success is our success, and we provide opportunities to help you grow and create a rewarding career path, however you envision it.

We are ready to meet you where you are today, and as your needs change over time. In addition to industry-leading health insurance, we offer additional options to support your overall health and wellbeing.

No Agencies Please

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