At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions. Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations. You will review and analyse financial data, prepare and file tax returns, and assist businesses in meeting their tax obligations while minimising risks of non-compliance. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member's unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system. Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables. Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same. Effectively mentor others. Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members. Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate. Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. The Opportunity As part of the Partnership Tax-International Tax team you are expected to coordinate the preparation of foreign, federal, and state tax returns and supporting schedules for the Firm and partners. As a Manager you are expected to supervise, develop, and coach teams, manage client service accounts, and drive assigned client engagement workstreams by independently solving and analyzing complex problems to develop top-quality deliverables. You are expected to manage ongoing foreign tax audits and research and document resourceful strategies for managing liabilities and risks. Responsibilities - Coordinate preparation of foreign, federal, and state tax returns - Manage ongoing foreign tax audits - Research and document strategies for managing tax liabilities - Supervise, develop, and coach teams - Manage client service accounts and engagement workstreams - Solve complex tax-related problems to deliver quality results - Collaborate with specialists on tax issues - Maintain compliance with tax regulations and firm standards What You Must Have - Bachelor's Degree - 4 years of tax or PwC experience What Sets You Apart - Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance preferred - CPA preferred - Coordinating the preparation of foreign, federal, state, and local tax returns - Managing ongoing foreign tax audits - Researching and documenting strategic approaches for managing liabilities and risks - Building relationships with other groups and stakeholders - Collaborating with team members virtually - Innovating through new and existing technologies - Utilizing digitization tools to reduce hours and enhance processes The salary range for this position is: $73,500 - $212,280. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $73,500 - $244,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy. Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines

Role Description This position is located in Ithaca, New York. The successful candidate will have the option to perform this role remotely at a location of their choosing within the United States. The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholdings for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working outside New York State. Note: No Visa sponsorship is available for this position. The Tax Manager serves as the institution’s primary resource for tax compliance reporting and related advisory to the campus community as well as administrative and accounting matters related to federal, state, local, and international tax compliance. - Providing management, guidance, and oversight to members of the tax team and payroll staff on tax matters. - Managing tax reporting compliance and strategy, including researching, monitoring, and interpreting current and proposed legislative tax developments, regulations, court cases, and issues related to colleges and universities. - Reviewing and monitoring University activities, especially ancillary services, and potential unrelated business activities, to ensure compliance with tax regulations. - Researching and advising faculty, staff, and students on the tax consequences of new, existing, and proposed activities. - Monitoring the university’s activity outside the U.S. and managing foreign tax reporting responsibilities. - Reviewing the University accounting system, contracts, and transactions to identify and advise on tax considerations. - Ensuring all global applicable tax returns are prepared and paid/filed by the University and certain of its affiliates/subsidiaries on a timely basis. - Coordinating and responding to all tax-related information requests from internal and external parties. - Providing sound decision support for specific transactions and/or circumstances for payroll, accounting, and other financial departments. - Acting as the primary point of contact for tax compliance vendors. - Preparing or reviewing the University’s global tax returns. - Providing training to the campus, business service center staff, and financial administrative staff concerning tax and other related regulatory and policy issues. - Acting as the primary point of contact for tax audits, inquiries, and notices. - Providing advice to international faculty/student population, visiting researchers, and guest lecturers. While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment. Note: The person in this position will be expected to work additional hours outside standard university operating hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require. All employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of collegiality, integrity, initiative, excellence, civility, and stewardship. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. - Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in federal, multi-state, and local tax compliance. - Strong knowledge of the US federal and/or state income or indirect tax compliance, laws, and principles. - Foundational understanding of international income or VAT/GST tax concepts and issues. - Proficiency with personal computers, including advanced use of spreadsheet and database software. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. - Ability to manage both large, institution-wide initiatives and complex individual assignments. - Experience supporting and assisting in the defense of tax authority audits. - Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate tax risk. - Demonstrated discretion, sound judgment, and ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information. - Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills. - Demonstrated skill in understanding cultural differences. Requirements - JD, MBA, or MS with a concentration in Taxation preferred. - CPA designation preferred. - Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred. - Proficiency with using AI tools for tax research preferred. - Demonstrated experience as a tax return preparer or manager in a high-volume in-house tax compliance department or public accounting team preferred. - Demonstrated experience in federal and/or state taxation of not-for-profit organizations preferred. - Experience within a major public accounting firm serving higher education or non-profit clients preferred. Benefits - Great benefits that include educational benefits and access to wellness programs. - Employee discounts with local and national retail brands. - Health care options to choose from. - Generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation, 14 university paid holidays. - Superior retirement contributions.

Requisition Number: 2370182 UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As State Income/Franchise Tax Controversy Manager, you will manage the day-to-day aspects of state tax audits, appeals, litigation and other controversies with state taxing authorities. You will also assist in managing the state tax credits/incentives process, including the R&D credit. You will be involved in state income/franchise tax compliance, planning, special projects, and M&A projects. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week. Primary Responsibilities: - Lead teams in responding to information requests from state taxing authorities with oversight from senior leaders - Work with senior leaders to make strategic decisions to resolve controversies with state taxing authorities - Draft protests/appeals and lead hearings in coordination with senior leaders - Assist in managing the state tax credits/incentives process, including the R&D credit - Review tax returns and related workpapers - Manage special projects, such as tax planning and M&A due diligence 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. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a similar field, or a Juris Doctor - 7+ years tax or accounting experience in a public accounting firm or 4+ years in a law firm with controversy/litigation experience - Proven excellent writing and verbal communication skills - Proven desire to work in a team environment - Proven solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time - Demonstrated eagerness to learn state tax technical concepts - Proven dedicated team player who is committed to training the team Preferred Qualifications: - Juris Doctor - Experience writing protests/appeals or similar advocacy compositions - Experience representing taxpayers or other parties in hearings - Tax technical background in state income/franchise tax - Ability to work a hybrid work schedule in the Eden Prairie, MN office *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Role Description The Tax Automation & Innovation (Tax AI) Experienced Manager, as a member of the Tax Automation & Innovation team, applies industry knowledge and experience to collaborate with clients of the firm and team members to implement tax automation tools. The Tax Automation & Innovation Experienced Manager is responsible for marketing, networking and business development as directed. The role is also responsible for assessing client tax departments end-to-end and determining the best areas in need of automation across tax data, process, technology, and workforce. - Client engagements may include optimization or implementation of existing client tools, custom BDO tax/data solutions, or 3rd party vendor solutions. - Charged with running engagements from the proposal and scoping phase to overseeing design, building, testing, and deployment. - Developing training and documentation during the final client hand-off stage. - Ongoing maintenance and consulting as well as providing support to clients’ post-implementation. - Attendance, participation in, or presenter role at various conferences and events throughout the U.S. - Collaborating with multiple offices within the firm to assist other business line engagement teams in delivering tax solutions to their clients. - Supporting the firm through development of new internal tax solutions or consulting and training on existing internal tax processes, technologies, and applications. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree required; emphasis in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or Technology, preferred. - Graduate degree, preferred. - Six (6) or more years of experience with technology or tax systems, required. - ASC 740 tax accounting, consulting, or income tax compliance, preferred. - Leadership experience, preferred. - Certification in one or more of the following technologies, required: Corptax, Longview, Orbitax, OneStream, Thomson Reuters, Alteryx, or Microsoft Power Apps. - CPA certification, preferred. - Proficient in Microsoft Excel required; advanced Microsoft Excel skills, preferred. - Experience with one or ideally multiple of the following software/tools, preferred: - Systems such as Bloomberg, Corptax, Longview, OneStream, Oracle or Thomson Reuters. - RPA tools (UiPath, Power Automate, etc.). - ETL tools (Alteryx, Power Query, Power Pivot, Tableau Prep, etc.). - Visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.). - Demonstrated ability to work well remotely. - Solid verbal and written communication skills. - Strong people skills, including training/instruction with professionals at all levels and ability to work in a team. - Experience preparing and conducting presentations to clients and potential clients. - Executive presence, strong client development/relationship-building skills, and the ability to be primary contact for the client. - Demonstrated sound decision-making skills. - A demonstrated proficiency in tax accounting and/or solution development concepts. - An advanced knowledge and skill level in engagement management including project management skills and administrative tasks. - Ability to complete projects independently. - Ability to travel 10-25% of the time. Requirements - Qualifies viability of prospective clients or projects and identifies opportunities to expand current business. - Understands the full picture of a client’s tax function and develops unique strategies aligned with business objectives. - Leads planning or project delivery meetings that may include proposal delivery and solutions workshops or training. - Understands work plans for tax consulting projects performed for one's clients and directs staff accordingly, as applicable. - Assists in managing client expectations and requirements. - Gathers client requirements, estimates fees, and prepares high level scoping and proposed solutions for client proposals. - Drafts clear and compelling proposals and business cases. - Identifies opportunities to streamline internal standards and processes for the practice. - Communicates complex technical items to target audience so that relevant issues are clearly understood. - Demonstrates advanced project and process management skills; effectively manages multiple large scale, complex projects at once. - Gains exposure to setting strategy, establishing methodology, and determining the appropriate work plan for a given client by working with Tax AI leadership. - Takes ownership of risk mitigation and quality assurance, with support from leadership. - Understands proper scoping and works with Tax AI team as appropriate to ensure client engagement terms are followed. - Executes standard project setup procedures, tracks billing and basic project economic management, including delivering project on time and within budget by utilizing project management and client service skills. - Collaborates with project teams and client to understand the big picture when developing and implementing projects. - Constructs a comprehensive quantitative and qualitative business case for client to justify the investment and commitment of management time coupled with financial and human resources. - Identifies client’s business requirements and expectations at the beginning of a project or engagement and communicates to staff. - Communicates status to the client in line with the frequency agreed upon; promptly responds to requests and gathers pertinent information when applicable. - Helps clients navigate complex issues. - Manages Tax AI staff in completion of projects. Benefits - Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. - National Range: $94,500 - $189,000 - Colorado Range: $135,000 - $167,000 - Maryland Range: $94,500 - $189,000 - NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $94,500 - $189,000 - Washington DC Range: $94,500 - $189,000