• Location: Boston MA
• Type: Perm
• Job #24918

Company Overview:
A leading global investment firm with approximately $504 billion in assets under management is seeking a Head of Domestic Insurance Tax. This role will manage and optimize the U.S. insurance group's tax reporting, compliance, and governance processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the U.S. insurance tax compliance function, including oversight of federal, state, and local corporate and partnership income tax returns, insurance premium tax filings, and related estimated payments.
• Supervise and review complex insurance-specific ASC 740 calculations for both U.S. GAAP and statutory financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of compliance activities with financial reporting and strategic goals.
• Coordinate with insurance tax structuring and planning teams to ensure proper reflection of new transactions in tax filings and reporting.
• Oversee engagement with external service providers, ensuring high-quality deliverables and efficient project management.
• Monitor and analyze new tax legislation and regulatory changes, implementing necessary adjustments.
• Manage insurance excise, state, and local tax issues, ensuring compliance and optimizing filing efficiency.
• Support audit defense and examination activities with tax authorities.
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimization, including tax technology enhancements.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; Master’s in Taxation and/or CPA designation strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive tax experience, including significant experience in public accounting and/or insurance industry tax departments.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. insurance company tax rules and ASC 740.
• Working knowledge of insurance excise tax and multi-state insurance tax regimes.
• Proven ability to manage external advisors and large-scale compliance projects.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Compensation:
Salary: $175,000 – $240,000, Plus Bonus