Assistant Vice President, Tax

Kemper•Chicago, IL

3d•$190,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises. The AVP, Tax Reporting is responsible for overseeing the enterprise's tax reporting and compliance functions to ensure accurate, timely, and strategic tax disclosures. This role collaborates with internal stakeholders and external advisors to manage risk, ensure compliance with tax regulations, and support the company's financial integrity. The VP also plays a critical role in driving improvements in processes and controls across the tax function.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of public accounting and/or in-house corporate tax department experience (or equivalent)
Experience in Insurance, financial services or healthcare sectors
Experience with accounting for income taxes
Experience with data visualization tools
Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, influencing strategy and achieving goals by working with people across the organization
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly effective interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills, with an ability to address complex tax matters in ways that are meaningful and useful to non-tax professionals
Effective presentation skills
Proven process-improvement track record
Sponsorship is not accepted for this opportunity

Nice To Haves

Advanced law degree or Master's degree in Tax, Accounting, or related field preferred
Licensed CPA , MST or equivalent advanced/degree/certification

Responsibilities

Identifying and implementing direct and indirect tax planning opportunities
Creating, implementing and managing tax models and forecasts impacting cash, tax expense and tax asset assets/liabilities including potential effects from tax planning, business activity and/or M&A activity
Supporting M&A activity including due diligence, structuring and implementation
Being a functional contact supporting business leaders on tax and tax-related matters
Supporting various business initiatives