Associate Tax Counsel

Company:

MMC Corporate

Description:

MMC is seeking candidates for the following position based in our NYC office.

Associate Tax Counsel

Primary responsibility will be to help manage the U.S. federal income tax audit and otherwise assist in various tax planning projects. The individual will also support M&A activity from a tax perspective and provide support for any state and local indirect tax audits.

Description

What can you expect?

• A company culture founded in integrity, responsible teamwork and excellence
• Challenging work in a global environment
• Supportive and collaborative team

Whats in it for you?

• Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced tax professionals
• Ability to become an expert in long-term tax growth areas including controversy, transactional tax and international tax
• Space to grow professionally and expand technical knowledge and professional skills
• Competitive pay, generous benefits, employer matching and contribution to 401k
• Generous paid time off, sick time, volunteer day per year and company paid holidays

We will count on you to:

• Assist in the management of Marsh McLennans U.S. federal income tax audit, including through providing technical & analytic support of the companys positions, drafting responses to IRS inquiries and gathering and organizing relevant information
• Aid in developing, researching, documenting and executing worldwide planning projects to streamline operations, improve earnings and cash flow, and minimize tax liabilities
• Support M&A transactions including structuring, contract review, and tax due diligence
• Assist with state and local Sales and Use audits
• Counsel senior tax department personnel on legal and technical issues as they arise
• Maintain currency on tax legislative and regulatory changes as they affect Marsh McLennan
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as finance, legal, and treasury to execute projects as well as work with outside advisors as necessary to accomplish the foregoing

What you need to have:

• J.D., accounting background a plus
• 1-4 years law firm, accounting firm and/or corporate experience in a tax role (Note: tax LLM may count as a year of experience for these purposes)
• Word, PowerPoint, basic Excel skills as well as familiarity with tax research databases

What makes you stand out?

• Strong attention to detail, and excellent organizational, analytical and research skills
• Problem solver, self-starter and strong relationship building skills
• Ability to communicate confidently with senior professionals

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the worlds leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Companys 85,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and well being for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected]

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one anchor day per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $94,500 to $190,100.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.