Lead Tax Analyst

Role Overview

• support the goal of maximizing the after-tax return of the group
• research complex issues arising from new business activity and legislative developments
• lead advanced tax systems improvements and process improvements
• participate in the professional trade tax committees and working groups
• prepare, coordinate, oversee and review the most complex aspects of the tax compliance and tax provision processes
• research, model, and draft arguments of complex issues for tax audits and appeals
• identify and lead process improvement department projects
• evaluate strengths of the position and recommend strategies
• assist management in analyzing and integrating data related to mergers and acquisitions
• provide training to tax staff and develop ongoing internal and external relationships

Requirements

• CPA license preferred
• 5+ years of experience preferred
• Experience with GAAP and Statutory accounting
• Demonstrated experience analyzing complex concepts related to taxation, insurance accounting, or related field
• Experience working in the insurance industry preferred
• Understanding of accounting, accounting systems, budget, or tax concepts
• Demonstrated experience communicating complex financial information
• Demonstrated experience providing customer-focused solutions or support
• Demonstrated experience reflecting flexibility and problem-solving attributes

Benefits

• comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits
• 401(k) contribution
• pension plan
• annual incentive
• 9 paid holidays
• paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees)
• student loan repayment program
• paid-family leave