Principal Tax Accountant

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Job description

Principal Tax Accountant

Do you have a passion for tax and a proven track record in the insurance industry? Are you a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment? If so, we want to hear from you!

Industry-leading financial services company is seeking a highly motivated Tax Principal to join their growing team and lead the tax strategy. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on a prestigious organization with a track record of financial success. Th

What You'll Do:

Provide oversight and tax expertise on the preparation and support of tax filings and payments ensuring all tax filings and payments are completed accurately and on time.

Oversee tax compliance for corporate income, premium, and other non-income tax returns.

Partner with external tax providers to manage tax processes for state and federal payments.

Prepare tax analysis and partner with financial reporting and external advisors for statutory accounting, fund accounting, and reporting.

Work collaboratively with internal and external business stakeholders to ensure timely reporting.

Leverage your tax knowledge to streamline processes, identify tax-saving opportunities, and support business initiatives.

Lead special tax projects and ad-hoc requests, demonstrating strong leadership and project management skills.

Manage relationships with external partners and vendors including global consulting companies.

Who You Are:

A degreed professional (BS/BA) in Tax, Accounting, or Business with a CPA license and public accounting experience.

Minimum of 6-9 years of experience in the insurance or financial services industries, with a focus on statutory tax compliance.

A tax professional with deep knowledge of insurance industry statutory tax regulations and experience reviewing work performed by external providers for property taxes, premium taxes, income taxes, sales and use tax, daily withholdings, and 1099 reporting.

Deep understanding of federal and state tax laws and regulations, particularly those specific to the insurance industry.

Proficient with financial reporting systems and software, and MS Office Suite.

An analytical thinker with exceptional organizational and project management skills.

A clear and confident communicator who can build strong relationships at all levels.

A proven leader with a history of successfully implementing process improvements.

Ready to Join a Prestigious Industry Leader?

If you're a tax professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys collaborating with a talented team, we encourage you to apply!

Base Salary: $175,000-$185,000. plus bonus and benefits

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