Company Overview
Every firm has a culture – the values, beliefs, methodology, attitudes and standards that reflect an organization’s DNA. But the truly inspiring firms – the game-changers, the industry leaders and the disruptors – have cultures that propel them to innovate and stand out. At Brown Advisory, we aim to be one of those inspired firms. Over the years, we have purposefully built and nurtured our client-first culture.
Brown Advisory is an independent investment management and strategic advisory firm committed to delivering a combination of first-class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of client service with offices in Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Delaware, Frankfurt, London, Nashville, New York, North Carolina, San Francisco, Singapore, Southern California, Tokyo, Virginia and Washington, D.C. The firm’s institutional and private clients are based in 50 states and more than 44 countries and territories and are served by over 850 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm.
Brown Advisory is currently seeking a strategic and detail-oriented individual to fill the Global Head of Tax position within our Baltimore [Washington DC] office location. This position will be responsible for the oversight and direction of the corporate tax function, which includes corporate and partnership tax responsibilities. The Global Head of Tax will oversee the firm’s strategic tax planning, tax compliance and operational execution and development of talent.
We expect the Global Head of Tax to:
Be a leader. This is a senior level position that requires strategic thinking, risk management, strong relationship skills, and a commitment to talent development.
Be strategic. This position will partner with the Executive Team to identify tax issues and opportunities and develop recommendations that directly drive shareholder value. Stay current on trends and upcoming tax legislation to ensure our financial goals can be achieved in dynamic environments.
Be proactive. You find ways to work smarter by streamlining and automating our tax processes and systems, and find ways to be both innovative and compliant. You must be adaptable to changing circumstances and regulatory changes for both US and non-US tax regimes.
Be collaborative. This role requires a track record of strong cross-functional collaboration on complex tax matters. You have the ability to simplify and communicate technical tax issues across functional areas.
Be client focused. You desire to deliver the highest level of service and support possible to our team members across the organization as well as our clients. This includes a willingness to communicate and explain individual tax implications related to Brown Advisory equity ownership.
Duties/Responsibilities of Position
The duties of this position include but are not limited to:
Develop and lead global tax strategy goals, balancing firm and unitholder implications
Advise executive management of the global tax implications of business activities and strategic initiatives as well as tax risks the company faces; Offer viable solutions to reduce the risks
Ensure compliance with US and international tax laws and regulations
Advise and design strategies for transactions, acquisitions and other initiatives to minimize tax risk and maximize tax efficiency.
Lead a global team of 5+ tax professionals to plan, manage, and review all international, federal, state and local corporate and partnership tax returns and tax provisions for Brown Advisory
Oversee international (primarily UK) tax reporting requirements and develop transfer pricing strategy in conjunction with our third-party vendors
Provide oversight for the holding company’s 800+ K-1’s; Partner with the Equity and Strategic Advisory teams to proactively communicate tax related matters to colleague and external unitholders
Conduct tax research and draft memorandum on a variety of corporate related tax issues as required
Your Education, Technical Skills, and Preferred Experiences Include:
15+ years of relevant industry experience
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, taxation, law or another related field
CPA License or Masters of Tax preferred
Prior experience with corporate & partnership tax compliance & research required, including Subchapter K
Prior International, UK specific, experience a plus
Ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax business partners and stakeholders
Efficiency, honesty/integrity, organizational and planning skills
Self-motivated with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Positive attitude, work ethic, resourcefulness, and flexibility
Experience leading people and building talent
Demonstrated tax research skills
Considerable tact, diplomacy and people skills
Requires expert level of strategic thinking and strong management skills including vendor management relationships, planning, and budgeting and people management
Must be willing to work out of our Baltimore, MD or Washington, DC office
Benefits
At Brown Advisory we offer a competitive compensation package, including full benefits.
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness program participation incentive
• Financial wellness program
• Gym membership discounts
• Fitness event fee reimbursement
• Corporate gym membership discounts
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Telemedicine Program (for those enrolled in Medical)
• Adoption Benefits
• Daycare late pick-up fee reimbursement
• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid parental leave
• Group Long Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) (50% employer match up to IRS limit, 4 year vesting)
Brown Advisory is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
