Senior Manager, Tax Planning and M&A

JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a full-time, hybrid (3 days a week) position located in either Northbrook, IL or Chicago, IL.

• Support tax planning, analysis and implementation of various tax and overall company initiatives, including M&A transactions, legal entity simplification and internal restructuring projects.
• Research complex tax issues and prepare technical documentation.
• Propose effective and sustainable plans to optimize the Company's tax profile.
• Monitor, analyze and communicate existing and proposed tax legislation impacting UL Solutions and its global business.
• Partner with and advise the business, cross-functional teams and management on the tax aspects of various business initiatives, contracts and policies.
• Partner with Corporate Development & Strategy and Global Finance functions to learn and seek information pertinent to developing strategic tax initiatives and supporting tax aspects of various business projects.
• Collaborate with the tax provision and compliance teams, and work closely with the accounting team on implementation and reporting of tax planning initiatives.
• Assess global tax risks and advise on strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Defend the company's positions in tax audits and disputes
• Assist VP of Tax with Quarterly Board Materials.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct, and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree (Equivalent to Bachelor's degree) in finance or a related disciplines plus generally 7+ years of relevant experience (depending on whether the candidate has a JD/LLM) JD/LLM or MST strongly preferred.
• M&A experience required.
• Strong use of technology (excel, ppt, etc.) and modeling skills.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently, multi-task, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to quickly understand and integrate business objectives with tax strategies and effectively communicate tax requirements.
• Strong analytical capabilities and judgment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in data analysis and use of various financial planning systems.

What you'll experience working for ULS
UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we're still leading the way. From day one, we've blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science.
That's where you come in - because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe.
This is more than a job. It's a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today - and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you'll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world.
Everyone here is unique. But we're also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change.
Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future - one where everyone benefits.
Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com
Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $140,000 to $185,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
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