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PowerToFly

Domestic Tax Director

PowerToFly, New York, New York, us, 10261

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We're seeking someone to join our Domestic tax team as a Director in Domestic Tax Group who will be responsible for the preparation and review of federal and state income tax returns, tax provision and tax analytics.

In the Finance division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis and advisory services of the Firm’s financial and capital resources. This is a Director level position within the Tax & Advisory job family which ensures compliance with income and indirect tax filings, reports tax information for the Firm’s regulatory filings, manages the Firm’s global tax authority relationships, including tax controversy, and monitors relevant tax regulations and legislation. Additional responsibilities include managing the Firm’s domestic and international tax strategies, determining the Firm’s transfer pricing policies and advising Senior Management and BUs on business products, strategic transactions and restructuring objectives.

What you’ll do in the role

Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm

Responsible for and lead aspects of individual and team deliverables and projects, leveraging in-depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segments

Adhere to the Firm's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls; proactively identify ways to reduce risk in work

Act as a culture carrier; embody and set an example of the Firm's values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards

Tax compliance management, oversight for a high volume of tax adjustments, Federal and state corporate income tax returns in a time sensitive environment for multiple legal entities across different businesses

Active participation in preparation of Federal consolidated forms and schedules

Assist with preparation of unitary and combined state and local tax returns

Tax analysis, planning and analytics

Tax audit support, including responding to IDRs

Tax provision management and review including separate company financial statements, monthly and quarterly ETR calculations

Review of quarterly federal and state deferred tax balances for regulatory reporting purposes

Preparation and review of separate company income tax provision and footnote for audited financial statements

Review monthly and quarterly effective tax rates

Reconciliation and validation of income tax accounts and balance sheet tax accounts

Analysis of income tax accounting impact of transactions

Special projects

What you’ll bring to the role

In-depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment and technical skills, as well as of industry and competitive environment

Ability to operate independently with respect to most job responsibilities

Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback and innovate processes

Approximately 6–10 years of hands‑on income tax experience in a corporate environment or public accounting firm

Bachelor's or master's degree in tax or accounting

Excellent analytical, organizational, and written and oral communication skills

Experience covering tax issues in a real‑time environment

Significant tax compliance and ASC 740 experience

Strong managerial skills, with a hands‑on approach

Superior work ethic with high level of accountability

Facility with Excel; knowledge of Corptax a plus

Financial services industry experience preferable, but not required

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley We have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, we help our clients raise, manage and allocate capital. We do this by offering a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services. All that we do at Morgan Stanley is driven by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $90,000 and $155,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long‑term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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