About the role

  • Monitor changes in the tax law pertaining to the OECD BEPS initiative (e.g., Pillar II), the new Bermuda corporate income tax, public country by country reporting, and other new global tax regimes
  • Advise management of the impact of tax law changes
  • Collaborate with external tax advisors to understand relevant rules, model changes, and lead implementation
  • Train and provide oversight on the accounting implementation for new global tax regimes
  • Make recommendations to minimize tax impact, collaborating with VP, International Tax and stakeholders
  • Oversee the ASC 740 quarterly calculation for Pillar 2 and Bermuda corporate income tax
  • Manage team workflow, establish and monitor quality goals, review direct reports' work, ensure timeliness and quality of tax preparation and reports
  • Develop and maintain relationships with local consultants and RGA associates globally and locally
  • Assist with the review of tax returns and other compliance activities for RGA’s international operations
  • Mentor associates and provide guidance on associate development
  • Manage international tax internal controls for SOX compliance
  • Coordinate with the SVP Global Tax on function budget and serve as point of contact for external advisors on invoicing and budgeting
  • Maintain frequent contact with senior management and finance staff
  • Participate in ACLI, coalitions, and lobbying efforts regarding area of responsibility
  • Assist VP, International Tax with other special projects as they arise

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent experience (graduate/Masters degree in tax is preferred asset)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
  • 10+ Years Tax experience
  • 5+ Years International tax experience
  • 4+ Years Supervisory/management experience
  • 5+ Years Public accounting experience would be ideal
  • 3+ years insurance/reinsurance accounting experience is a preferred asset
  • Basic Word and advanced Excel skills
  • Advanced knowledge of international tax concepts and broad business practices
  • Advanced tax research and analytical skills
  • Advanced skills in managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, including the ability to delegate key areas of responsibility
  • Advanced persuasion skills when working with internal and external partners to resolve issues/problems
  • Advanced oral and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to convey tax terminology that is meaningful and well received by internal and external contacts
  • Advanced project management skills
  • Advanced ability to investigate, analyze and solve complex problems/issues
  • Advanced skills in translating business needs and problems into recommendations and possible solutions
  • Advanced ability to analyze and improve business processes
  • Advanced ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines
  • Advanced ability to work well within a team and foster teamwork environment

Benefits

  • Annual bonus plan
  • Long-term equity incentive plan (for eligible positions)
  • Full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits
  • Relocation assistance for candidates outside St. Louis, MO
  • Hybrid work arrangement (RGA HQ Chesterfield, Missouri)
  • Possible fully-remote work arrangement for exceptionally qualified candidates

Job title

Executive Director, International Tax Special Projects

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$123,500 - $184,050 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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