Senior Tax Planning Manager

Although we prefer candidates from the NY Metro area, we are also open to East Coast candidates interested in working remotely. 

About you and the role:

•    Work with Head of Tax Strategy and M&A Team to support potential acquisitions, including advising on impact to deal model, evaluating acquisition structure, reviewing transaction documents and performing due diligence.
•    Partner with Enstar’s Investments Team to review potential investment opportunities and working with fund managers to develop appropriate investment structure.
•    Partner with Treasury Team to evaluate and implement liquidity solutions, including assessing tax-efficient funding, cash management, and capital deployment strategies in support of acquisitions, investments, and other strategic initiatives.
•    Support internal restructuring initiatives and advise on potential tax implications of transactions.
•    Prepare comprehensive transaction memos and other documentation as needed for various Enstar external or internal transactions.
•    Perform research on complex tax issues.
•    Support US tax planning and structuring activities related to the AF Group acquisition, including analyzing transaction structures, assessing tax implications, and supporting the implementation of the post-acquisition tax strategy.
•    Keep apprised of upcoming U.S. and foreign tax legislation that could impact Enstar.
•    Support Global Head of Tax and Head of Tax Strategy on any ad-hoc company initiatives.

What you will be doing:

Key Accountabilities / Deliverables 

• Assist M&A team with evaluating potential acquisitions and identifying key tax risks
• Assist Investments team with evaluating potential investments and identifying key tax risks
• Assist Treasury team with evaluating liquidity solutions and identifying key tax considerations, including funding, intercompany financing, cash repatriation, and capital deployment strategies
• Assist with US tax planning and structuring activities related to the AF Group acquisition, including evaluating transaction structures, identifying key tax implications, and supporting post-acquisition tax planning and implementation.
• Prepare comprehensive memorandum supporting tax analysis for M&A transactions
• Prepare comprehensive memorandum supporting tax analysis for investments

Review pending tax legislation globally and identifying potential tax rules that could impact Enstar

What you will bring:

Personal Specification

• 7-10 years with Big 4 Tax experience
• JD/LLM qualified
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with M&A and financial products
• Insurance Taxation experience desirable but not essential
• Strong organization and project management skills
• Must be able to work well and collaborate with other stakeholders
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Significant experience in international tax issues, including ECI, withholding tax, tax treaty analysis, Pillar II and permanent establishment rules.

Your Benefits:
•    Enstar offers best-in-class Medical, Dental, and Vision healthcare for single and family coverage.
•    Board-certified doctors and pediatricians are available virtually 24/7 for urgent care.
•    Access to Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
•    Access to Dependent Care FSA to cover daycare expenses.
•    Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for health and well-being.
•    Optional Pet & Home/Auto Insurance.
•    Wellness Reimbursement program (up to $600 annual reimbursement for wellness-related expenses, i.e., gym memberships, massage, etc.).
•    401K retirement plan (company matches up to 6% of employee contribution).
•    One paid annual volunteer day.

General Info 
The target base salary pay range for this role is $170,000-$221,000*
*Target full-time equivalent base salary range is based on relevant market data. The actual salary offered will depend on applicable market data for the hiring location and the relevant candidate's knowledge, skills/experience. This salary range is not inclusive of applicable discretionary incentives.