Who We Are: Franklin Resources, Inc. is a global investment management organization known as Franklin Templeton Investments. Our headquarters are located just south of San Francisco, in San Mateo, California. We have offices in 29 countries around the world and offer investment solutions and services in more than 150 countries.
"What do I like about working at Franklin Templeton Investments? I love working for Franklin Templeton because it is a dynamic and challenging work environment where I feel I'm always learning something different. It is important to me that I am making a difference for the company. The best part about my job, my boss really listens to different ideas and fully supports me for creating positive changes."~Linda Liang, Director - Global Tax Provision
"After joining Franklin's Tax Department for nine months, I got the biggest pay check in my life just before the Thanksgiving Day. Not only the compensation and award, but it's all about the positive and diverse environment. I was sent to other offices to meet with different people to learn more about Franklin's business structure and activities. The management encourages employees to foster strong intracompany relationships with other departments or offices."~ Dennis W. Wong, Corporate Tax Manager
"I enjoy being part of the International Corporate Tax Department. The people I work with are dynamic and share my passion for tax work. The work itself ranges from compliance / provision to transfer pricing, from FIN48 to mergers and acquisitions which are all very interesting and challenging. With so many different tax disciplines to practice, as well as working for a great company, it is easy to get up and come to work everyday."~James Jenckes, Franklin Templeton Investments, Supervisor - International Tax Department
Our Tax World:
Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.~Vince Lombardi
As a department, we have identified our tax initiatives for 2008. These arose out of a confluence of ideas and a consensus on how to reach them, during our Global Tax Conference which was held in Edinburgh in May of 2007. Following are just a few of these proposals:
| Tax Provision Process Improvement - Automation of Subpart F calculation - Automation of separate company provision - Continue Automation of M-I's - Part II - Add International entities to TaxStream process |
Support for New/Complex Products - Planning for new products - Tax research and planning for use of new derivatives and complex products |
| FIN 48 processes implementation - Implementation of software to monitor Tax positions - Implement process for required footnote Disclosure |
Transfer Pricing - Implement changes necessary to comply with services regulation - Implement software to improve documentation processes |
| US Sales/use tax planning/process set-up | State Tax Planning - Liquid Engines STX/AMX implementation |
What are the benefits of working at Franklin Templeton?
Teamwork; public accounting "pace" without the headaches; outstanding leadership development - encompasses regular review and internal promotions in and out of tax; challenging and interesting tax issues at all levels; the ability to focus on tax planning and servicing a dynamic organization that is constantly changing as it strives to implement a "best practices" tax department. All this, plus a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:
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401(k) Plan + Matching Feature
Profit Sharing Plan
Employee Stock Investment Plan + Matching Feature
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
Company paid life insurance
Generous vacation package - 18 days in your first year
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Purchase of Franklin Templeton funds with no sales charge
Fitness centers on site
Employee Assistance Program
Involved Program (global employee volunteer program)
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Current Open Positions Listed Below: If you have interest in learning more about these opportunities, please submit your resume for consideration. Or if you know someone who would be a good match please refer them to this web page.
| 193235 | Tax Manager |
| 193349 | Transfer Pricing Senior Manager |