# Head of TaxHead of TaxSalary$250000 - $400000LocationNew York, NY, USAContractPermanentIndustryAccountancyAccountancy & Finance---ContactAdam SalvadoriAdam.Salvadori@oliverjames.comOliver James is partnering with a global backed insurance organization to hire a senior tax leader to join its finance leadership team. This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-impact tax function within a complex, multinational environment while contributing to strategic, transformational initiatives at a global level.This role will provide leadership of U.S. corporate tax operations, ensuring accurate, timely tax reporting and compliance across multiple accounting bases, while partnering closely with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, transformation efforts, and tax due diligence related to business opportunities.**Responsibilities:*** Lead coordination of accounting for income taxes with external auditors across IFRS, U.S. GAAP, Statutory, and Solvency reporting frameworks* Oversee U.S. tax reporting and compliance, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across federal, state, and local requirements* Manage quarterly tax forecasts and the annual tax planning process* Lead the implementation and enhancement of tax technology solutions to improve efficiency and controls* Partner with senior tax leadership on global strategic initiatives, transformation projects, and tax due diligence activities* Serve as a key liaison with internal stakeholders, regulators, and global tax leadership on tax matters and findings* Oversee federal, state, and local tax audits and manage remediation efforts as needed* Manage federal quarterly tax estimates and intercompany tax settlements within the U.S. tax group* Develop educational materials and programs to help finance and executive leadership understand tax reform impacts* Communicate tax strategy, risks, and implications to senior management and executive stakeholders* Ensure strong internal controls over income tax accounting, including sign-off on tax controls to senior leadership* Monitor emerging tax developments and advise leadership on potential impacts to the business### Qualifications:* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA required (Master’s in Taxation or MBA strongly preferred)* 12+ years of progressive tax experience within public accounting and/or a corporate tax environment in the insurance industry* Prior experience leading a tax function or service department within a multinational organization* Deep knowledge of tax accounting, tax planning, and tax compliance across complex corporate structures* Strong experience with U.S. federal and state corporate income tax; sales and use tax exposure a plus* Proven ability to lead both strategic initiatives and day-to-day tax operations* Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply complex tax rules and regulations* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-tax stakeholders* Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities and reporting deadlines in a fast-paced environmentIf interested in learning more, please apply below or reach out to Adam Salvadori at adam.salvadori@oliverjames.com.
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