Manager, Tax

Company Shared Services Argo and Farm Family are specialty property and casualty insurance brands whose underwriting companies are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Holdings Inc. Argo and Farm Family partner with agents and brokers to provide insurance solutions that enable businesses to manage risks with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of the quarterly and annual ASC 740 and SSAP 101 income tax provisions
• Lead the preparation and review of the annual federal and state income tax returns as well as and other miscellaneous tax filings
• Monitor book to tax reconciliations inclusive of permanent and temporary timing difference as well as deferred tax inventory and applicable valuation allowances
• Prepare and review tax related financial statement footnotes in accordance with ASU 2023-09 and SSAP 101
• Perform SSAP 101 admissibility tests and risk-based capital thresholds
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to gather financial information, resolve tax-relates issues, and support reporting needs
• Conduct or supervise tax research, tax planning and tax strategy projects to assist in developing to minimize the Company’s tax liabilities
• Review tax processes and identify opportunities to strengthen controls, streamline workflows, and enhance overall accuracy and efficiency
• Perform Sarbanes Oxley compliance initiatives
• Interact regularly with the Company’s independent auditors and outside tax service providers

Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Accounting, specializing in Tax from an accredited university is required.
• Five (5) to Seven (7) years or more of working experience in an accounting role (required), and experience in the Insurance Industry (highly desirable)
• Big Four tax experience or insurance company tax experience is preferred
• Proven record of working with minimal supervision and willingness to perform a variety of job-related functions including both compliance and research-related tasks
• Ability to read and understand complex technical literature (tax and accounting) and to communicate information with peers and with senior management
• Experience with Oracle Tax Reporting Cloud Service Tax or other tax provision software package.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits program—including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities

Pay

• Omaha, NE, Richmond, VA and Albany, NY: $101,184.00 - $120,462.00
• Chicago, IL: $111,384.00 - $132,498.00
• New York City, NY: $121,482.00 - $144,636.00
• Eligible for annual bonus based on company and individual performance