Tax Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) - Hybrid Minnetonka, MN

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

UnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm) At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and to help make the health care system work better for everyone. Our work is guided by five values: Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation and Performance. If you want to achieve more, you will find a reception here like nowhere else as you help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best. As Tax Manager focusing on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), you will be involved in all aspects of the M&A process. You will work closely with other Tax team members as well as the Corporate Development, Legal, Treasury, Accounting and Finance departments. Depending on your career goals, you will also have opportunities to become involved with federal, international, or state/local special tax projects. The successful candidate will primarily focus on the following: Primary Responsibilities:

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• Managing tax due diligence for acquisitions and investments
  
• Providing tax advice on structuring acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, etc.
  
• Reviewing purchase agreements, legal agreements and other relevant agreements from a tax perspective
  
• Conducting technical research and providing advice with respect to tax issues
  
• Successfully collaborating with other functional tax groups and other corporate functions
  
• Managing teams while growing and developing less experienced team members
  
• Participating on other tax items including but not limited to the review of tax returns, tax provisions and other tax projects
  You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Keywords: #UHGCorp Required Qualifications:
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  • Bachelor's degree
    
  • 5+ years tax experience in a public accounting firm, law firm or equivalent experience in a large corporate tax department (advanced degree may substitute for some experience)
    
  • Ability to prioritize assignments and manage workload within statutory and internal deadlines
    
  • Solid analytical and critical thinking skills with a pragmatic approach to resolving issues
    
  • Solid computer knowledge and skills including intermediate proficiency with MS Excel
    
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
    Preferred Qualifications:
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    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
      
    • Ability to use pertinent data and facts to identify and solve a range of problems within area of expertise
      
    • M&A and/or other transactional income tax experience
      
    • Strong online tax research skills
      
    • Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills
      
    • CPA or graduate tax degree
      
    • OneSource or equivalent income tax compliance software experience
      
    • ASC 740 (Income tax accounting) experience
      
    • SSAP 101 (Insurance tax accounting) experience
      UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow.
      
      Already Fortune 5, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good. Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed. Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams. To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.
      
      Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Let's talk about opportunity. Start with a Fortune 5 organization that's serving more than 85 million people already and building the industry's singular reputation for bold ideas and impeccable execution. Now, add your energy, your passion for excellence, your near-obsession with driving change for the better. Get the picture? UnitedHealthcare is serving employers and individuals, states and communities, military families and veterans where ever they're found across the globe. We bring them the resources of an industry leader and a commitment to improve their lives that's second to none. This is no small opportunity. It's where you can do your life's best work.(sm) Keywords: #UHGCorp Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
      UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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