Corporate Tax Manager

NJM Insurance Group

Manager of Corporate Tax overseeing compliance and filing of various tax returns for Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield. Leading audits, consolidations, and tax provisions with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $109,600 - $149,625 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensures compliance with federal, state and local tax laws by providing managerial oversight of the company’s tax compliance processes
Owns and oversees the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP and statutory income tax provisions
Provides leadership for federal and state tax consolidation processes
Reviews tax-related general ledger account reconciliations prepared by staff
Leads coordination of state tax audits and directs the preparation of related responses
Supports the Director, Corporate Tax in the coordination of federal tax audits
Manages the preparation and review of quarterly and annual GAAP and statutory income tax disclosures
Oversees the company’s federal, state, and local income and non-income tax compliance processes
Reviews internally prepared returns and external provider deliverables
Oversees quarterly state nexus determinations for various taxes
Reviews and evaluates technical tax research and prepares technical memoranda as needed
Supervises tax analysts by assigning and prioritizing work and overseeing review processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED required
Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant experience in lieu of degree
A minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience in public accounting or private industry in the tax department
Relevant experience in Finance, or Business, with a focus on accounting and/or taxation
Equivalent combination of education and substantial progressive tax experience considered
CPA or Advanced Degree in Taxation preferred
Proficient technical knowledge of Federal & State tax laws & regulations
Proficient knowledge of tax reporting requirements
Proficient knowledge of GAAP & Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP)
Proficient knowledge of PC's and Windows based software including tax compliance applications
Prefer knowledge of automated accounting systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
Retirement Plans
Generous PTO
Incentive Plans
Wellness Programs
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

Tax Compliance ProcessesTax Provision PreparationTax Research & MemorandaGeneral Ledger ReconciliationState Tax Audits CoordinationIncome Tax DisclosuresNexus DeterminationsPublic Accounting ExperiencePrivate Industry Tax ExperienceTax Reporting Knowledge

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam ManagementWork PrioritizationCommunication

Certifications

CPAAdvanced Degree in Taxation