Vice President, Tax

About the role

Lead the enterprise tax function, owning tax strategy, risk posture, and compliance across the consolidated group, including life and nonlife insurance subsidiaries.

Manage the tax team, own the co-sourcing relationship, and serve as a strategic partner to Finance, Actuary, Legal, and executive leadership on the tax implications of enterprise decisions.

Reports to the Chief Financial Officer and can be based out of our office in Topeka, Overland Park, Kansas, Des Moines, Iowa, or remotely for the right candidate.

We work a hybrid schedule, offering flexibility to work both remotely and on-site.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
• 15+ years of progressive tax experience, including significant life insurance company taxation experience, with at least 5 years in a people-leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience managing tax compliance, provision, and planning for a multi-entity corporate group, including consolidated return positions.
• Deep knowledge of ASC 740 and SSAP 101, with experience overseeing provision and statutory tax processes.
• Experience managing outsourced/co-sourced tax relationships (Big 4 or similar).

Qualifications

• Preferred: Master's degree in Taxation (MST) or JD/LLM in Tax preferred.
• Experience in a Big 4 or national public accounting firm insurance tax practice.
• Experience with reinsurance, partnership and complex investment structures, debt modification, and corporate restructurings.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses to reward your contributions.

33 days of paid time off (including PTO, holidays, Volunteer Day, and days of significance).

Paid parental leave after 90 days of service.

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.

401(k) with company match, plus Profit Sharing & Savings Plan.

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance to give you peace of mind.

Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.

Life Insurance to protect your loved ones.

Educational assistance to support your career development.

Associate assistance programs for your personal and professional well-being.