Director, Tax
Director, Tax
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$ 125300 - 208800
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Job Description
Location(s)
Chicago IllinoisDetails
Kemper is one of the nations leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kempers products and services are making a real difference to our customers who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the AVP Tax the Tax Director will primarily lead tax-related Statutory tax reporting and lead the integration and coordination of tax reporting and tax compliance processes. The Tax Director will also be a department insurance tax expert and work cross-functionally with other Finance and Accounting professionals and be a go-to person when it comes to advising and ensuring conformity with applicable Statutory reporting and federal income tax standards. The Tax Director may also participate in and support other activities including but not limited to tax planning business integration and M&A.
Position Responsibilities:
Lead Statutory tax reporting and support SEC tax reporting
Lead integration of tax reporting and tax compliance processes
Operate as an insurance tax technical expert
Operate as a technical expert with respect to tax reporting and tax compliance platforms
Manage special tax projects
Position Qualifications
7 recent years showing progressive growth working in (a) public accounting primarily in the insurance sector and/or (b) in-house insurance tax department experience
Advanced working knowledge of SSAP 101; proficiency in ASC 740
Advanced knowledge of corporate and insurance company taxation as applicable to both Life insurers and P&C insurers
5 recent years with hands-on experience in insurance-specific modules of tax reporting and tax compliance platforms (e.g. Corptax OneSource etc.)
Position Qualifications:
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
Experience creating developing and delivering effective presentations in PowerPoint
Proven process-improvement and process documentation track record
Ability to analyze and make rationalized recommendations with respect to tax statutes regulations and guidance
Track record in prioritizing competing demands sound decision-making and delivering results on tight timelines
Detail-oriented organized and possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Occasional travel is possible.
Sponsorship not accepted for this opportunity
The range for this position is $00. When determining candidate offers we consider experience skills education certifications and geographic location among other factors. This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits (Medical Dental Vision PTO 401k etc.)
Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision mission and guiding principles. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Kemper will never request personal information such as your social security number or banking information via text or email. Additionally Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message delete it.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
