Senior International Tax Counsel

Company:MMC CorporateDescription:

Marsh McLennan is seeking a highly skilled Senior International Tax Counsel with significant experience in U.S. international tax matters. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and a proven history in managing complex tax planning projects and issues on a global scale.

The Senior International Tax Counsel reports to the Head of Global Planning and assists in the development of tax strategies to reduce Marsh McLennan’s global effective tax rate and maximize cash flow opportunities. The Senior International Tax Counsel provides advice and support in connection with various transactions, including cash repatriations and internal reorganizations, helps develop, and provides documentation for company tax positions and assists the compliance team in reviewing the integration of transactions into the tax return. 

We will count on you to:

• Lead cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of international tax strategies that align with the company's business objectives and risk profile.
• Advise senior management on the tax implications of international transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Assist in the development and implementation of worldwide tax strategies to improve earnings and cash flow and to minimize tax liabilities.
• Provide tax advice in connection with cash repatriation transactions, internal reorganizations and integrations, and M&A
• Stay abreast of changes in international tax laws and regulations, ensuring the company remains compliant and strategically positioned.
• Mentor and develop junior tax staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Counsel senior tax department personnel on legal and technical issues as they arise.
• Provide advice regarding the ASC 740 (formerly FIN 48) uncertain tax positions and the need for reserves.
• Collaborate with outside advisors as necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

What you need to have:

• J.D., LLM preferred, accounting background a plus.
• 8+ years law firm, Big Four firm and/or corporate experience (in-house experience is optimal but not required). 
• Strong technical international and domestic corporate tax knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, research, computer, organizational and people skills; person must be an initiative-taker.
• Ability to analyze financial data for purposes of developing and modeling tax strategies.
• Strong spreadsheet and tax accounting skills preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including the ability to adjust information and approach to the audience).

What makes you stand out:

• Have well-developed relationship-building skills.
• Being a team player and be able to deal confidently with senior professionals to build relationships.
• Demonstrate leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive change within the organization.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow 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 reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.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 $129,400 to $258,800.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.