Director – Tax Compliance

Director – Tax Compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 8+ years of public accounting and/or in-house corporate tax department experience (or equivalent)
• Advanced knowledge of ASC 740 and SSAP 101
• Advanced knowledge of insurance company and corporate taxation
• Strong working abilities with tax technology (e.g., Corptax or Longview), automation and visualization tools (e.g., robotics platforms, Tableau and Tableau Prep), and Excel
• High exposure and experience with respect to accounting for income taxes pursuant to ASC 740
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly effective interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills, with an ability to address complex tax matters in ways that are meaningful and useful to non-tax professionals
• Proven process-improvement and documentation track record
• Ability to analyze statutes, regulations and guidance and then make recommendations and take action
• Experience enabling growth, driving operational effectiveness, managing risk and improving the quality, speed and availability of data relevant to tax matters
• Track record in prioritizing competing demands, sound decision-making and delivering results on tight timelines
• Experience working with digital technologies including common tax provision and compliance platforms
• Experience working in a matrix environment, influencing strategy and achieving goals by working with people across the organization
• Detail-oriented, organized and possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills, with an ability to address complex tax matters in ways that are meaningful and useful to non-tax professionals
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead income tax compliance
• Support financial reporting
• Represent the Tax Department with other functional areas
• Partner with tax team members in tax planning
• Develop and manage relevant key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Manage special projects, including M&A, integrations and system conversions

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in law, tax, accounting or related field, preferred