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Job Description

The opportunity

The Senior Tax Analyst has a good solid understanding in the preparation of federal and state tax provisions, begin to expand knowledge with book to tax adjustments for federal and state income tax returns, calculate estimated tax payments, and have a good working knowledge of tax software systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews more complex fiscal year-end tax provision/audit workpapers along with all supporting schedules, worksheets, and documentation needed to support determination of fiscal, calendar distribution requirements and income and excise tax returns for the mutual funds.
• Reviews portfolio holdings for PFIC, REIT, partnership, complex and derivative securities. Analyzes the tax treatment of complex derivative securities, partnerships, trusts, REITs, and PFIC’s. Maintains a schedule of identified securities that have special tax treatment.
• Responsible for earnings and profit calculations for assigned mutual funds as required.
• Analyzes tax adjustments such as: RIK, wash sales, POL, OID, market discount, CLCFs, PFICs, REITs, ROC, straddles and hedges, options, futures, and forwards, §988 adjustments, §1256 adjustments, deferred compensation, partnership, and other security level and fund level adjustments. Analyzes book/tax differences for impact on distributions for excise and fiscal years.
• Performs review of custodial bank’s corporate action adjustments summary to ensure proper treatment and cost allocation.
• Assists in strategic planning, scheduling of workflow assignments and procedural reviews.
• Interacts with Treasury, Financial Reporting, Investment Operations, custodian banks, Compliance, and Portfolio Managers
• Supports IT and Project Management Group to develop software solutions for Tax.
• Assists Fund Tax managers in the development and implementation of internal controls for risk mitigation, including preparation of written policies and procedures.
• For each fund’s semi-annual period end, updates the tax disclosure and tax sections in the shareholder report as directed and reviewed by Tax Manager.
• Responsible for calculating/reviewing qualified dividend distribution calculations, foreign tax credit and impact of securities lending for assigned mutual funds as needed.
• Prepares foreign tax returns as necessary.
• Responsible for preparing schedules for any potential fund mergers, including, but not limited to; pre and post security holdings analysis, analysis required under IRC Sections 381-384, capital gain/loss carry-over analysis and built in gains or loss analysis.
• Responsible for preparation and/or review of RIC qualification for all assigned mutual funds.
• Trains Tax Analysts as needed and serves as mentor for complex tax accounting issues and questions.
• Analyzes and completes year end 1099 and shareholder reporting data.
• Responsible for staying current in the area of taxation and recognizing possible impacts of new tax law Performs research of complicated tax issues to reach sound conclusions. Proactively identifies and makes recommendations for tax strategies.
• Participates in committees or task-force groups
• Aligns with all internal controls.

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What we are looking for

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Accounting or Finance.
• 2-4 years prior tax or mutual fund accounting experience necessary.
• Ability to understand financial statements and related reports and spreadsheets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, use of macros, and Word required
• Understanding of mutual fund related tax code sections, forms and elections, and tax adjustments of securities.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of standard RIC tax adjustments.
• Ability to communicate well across all mediums and with both internal and external relationships.
• Organizational skills necessary to meet deadlines, prioritize projects, and process several projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work well in a changing environment

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture
  We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
• Boundless opportunity
  We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
• Continuous innovation
  We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
• Championing Corporate Citizenship
  We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com.

The annual base salary for this role is listed below.

Primary Location

Salary range is expected to be between

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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