Tax Senior Manager

Overview

This Senior Manager Tax role is a key member of the tax team, managing tax accounting and tax compliance functions. The position focuses on managing and reviewing income tax calculations under ASC 740, filing corporate tax returns, improving tax provision and compliance processes, performing tax-sensitive scenario and data analysis, and providing tax and accounting support for business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the quarterly tax provision process for all domestic and foreign legal entities pursuant to ASC 740, including:
  • Preparation and/or review of the effective tax rate calculation
  • Current tax, payable/(receivable), and tax basis balance sheets
  • Return to provision
  • Income tax disclosures for Forms 10-Q and 10-K
• Manage corporate federal and state tax returns, estimates, and extension processes, coordinating with service providers
• Review intercompany tax settlement calculations pursuant to the tax sharing agreement
• Assist with workpaper and process improvement for both tax provision and compliance
• Assist with developing, executing, and documenting SOX-compliant internal controls and providing control documentation to internal and external auditors
• Mentor and build necessary skillsets of team members responsible for preparing tax workpapers
• Proactively identify, document, and communicate recommendations for process improvements

Travel

• Remote work with monthly travel to the West Des Moines, Iowa office

Requirements

• 6+ years of industry experience with strong exposure to financial reporting
• 5+ years of experience with tax provisions (preparation and/or review) preferred, or relevant professional experience preferred
• 3+ years of direct or indirect leadership experience, preferred
• Proven success in rapidly changing and scaling environments
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required
• CPA preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in life insurance, annuities, or financial services
• Experience with OneSource and/or CorpTax

Compensation & Benefits

• $133,345.60 - $200,018.40 USD annual
• Annual salary is market competitive. Actual salary will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level, and will be finalized at the time of offer.
• Depending on the role, a discretionary bonus plan or variable sales incentive may be included.

Location

• Remote with monthly travel to West Des Moines, Iowa office