Prepare and/or review Statutory income tax accounting and reporting (current and deferred), and perform taxable income analysis for the management’s review.
Collaborate with the Investment tax team to ensure all STAT/tax investment adjustments are accounted for and incorporated into provision workbooks.
Responsible for timely reporting of monthly, quarterly and annual tax requirements for Statutory reporting.
Lead the preparation of tax basis balance sheets for insurance companies in accordance with SSAP101.
Performs internal controls and assists in maintenance of evidence of controls.
Responsible for communicating with auditors and providing requested information as needed.
Responsible for managing preparation and review of federal income tax returns and estimates.
Review check requests and wire payments for federal and state payments.
Detail review of Life Entities’ Federal Tax Return.
Performs tax research and makes recommendations based on analysis.
Assist with federal, state, and local taxing authority inquiries and audits.
Lead role with tax software automations and updates and maintenance as needed.
Responsible for identifying and implementing automation and modernization of tax processes that increases efficiency and reduces tax compliance and reporting cycle time. This position will play a key role in Finance Modernization enterprise initiatives.
Assist in or lead tax projects as needed.
Collaborate with strategy team to analyze of new transactions as needed.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required with preference in Accounting / Finance
Minimum 5 years experience in related field or combination of experience with a professional designation (CPA, CFA, CIA, CISA, etc.) considered.
Experience working in regulated environment.
Insurance industry experience preferred
Professional designation in related field preferred (CPA, CFA, CIA, CISA, etc.)
Demonstrated working knowledge of tax accounting principles.
Demonstrated knowledge of tax software systems.
Successful candidate must have good financial diagnosis and analytical skills and function well in a team-oriented environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly intermediate to advance proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Driven, team-oriented individual interested working in high performance culture.
Process improvement mindset.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills and courage to challenge existing processes.
Strong Analytical and Intuitive skills
Ability to handle multiple complex tasks & prioritize in fast paced environment.
Self-directed individual who works well with teams.