Manager, Tax

About the role

The Tax Manager will lead and support tax compliance, reporting, and planning activities. This role will operate within the broader corporate tax function, with responsibility for premium tax compliance as well as exposure to multi-state indirect taxes and statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of tax filings, state assessments, and related compliance requirements.
• Cook up quarterly and annual tax reporting, including GAAP and statutory considerations.
• Partner with accounting and finance teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of tax-related financial data.
• Conduct tax research and support tax planning initiatives to optimize tax positions and minimize risk.
• Serve as a key point of contact for tax authorities, auditors, and external advisors.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities across tax workflows.
• Contribute to systems enhancements and integrations impacting tax reporting.
• Supervise and/or mentor team members, with opportunity to expand leadership scope over time.
• Complete ad-hoc analysis as requested by senior management.
• Provide necessary true-up analysis as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across Finance, Claims, Operations and IT.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience or combination of education and experience in lieu of education requirement.
• Candidates may come from one of the following backgrounds; 1) Premium Tax/Insurance Tax, preferred but not required, 2) Indirect Tax (sales/use, gross receipts, state & local tax), 3) Corporate Tax with strong multi-state exposure, or 4) Public accounting (Big 4 or mid-tier) with tax specialization.
• 5 – 10 years of relevant accounting or tax experience.
• 2-3 years of management experience.
• Prior leadership, project ownership, or information team leadership preferred.
• Insurance industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of multi-state tax compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with GAAP tax reporting and/or statutory accounting concepts.
• Experience with tax or financial systems (e.g., Oracle, Premium Pro).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate in a matrixed, evolving environment.
• Effective communicator with ability to translate technical concepts.
• Process improvement mindset.
• Ability to balance compliance rigor with business practicality.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to work on-site at a designated company office during standard business hours.

Skills

• Strong understanding of multi-state tax compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with GAAP tax reporting and/or statutory accounting concepts.
• Experience with tax or financial systems (e.g., Oracle, Premium Pro).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate in a matrixed, evolving environment.
• Effective communicator with ability to translate technical concepts.
• Process improvement mindset.
• Ability to balance compliance rigor with business practicality.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program—including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.