Director of State Tax

Director of State Tax

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in state tax
• In depth understanding of state and local tax laws and regulations
• 3+ years of experience managing a team of professionals
• Excellent communication skills; ability to convey complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders
• Understanding of financial reporting standards and practices
• Ability to develop and implement tax strategies that align with organizational goals
• Ability to identify and resolve tax related issues effectively and efficiently
• Proficient with tax research tools and Microsoft Office Suite
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; CPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of The Hartford’s State Tax Reporting and Compliance team.
• Oversee filing of state and local tax returns, including Premium, Income, Sales & Use Tax returns across all jurisdictions.
• Manage the accounting and reporting for all state taxes paid across all jurisdictions.
• Manage companies’ responses to various notices received from jurisdictions throughout the year and support audit & controversy efforts.
• Provide coaching and development opportunities to direct reports and managers.
• Strategize and oversee state tax planning initiatives and projects.
• Monitor state tax legislation across all 50 states, districts and territories for potential impacts to the Company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Insurance experience is strongly preferred