Associate Director, Tax Accounting

National Life Insurance Company • Addison, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures. Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard. We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good. Sponsorship is not available for this role. Role Summary The Associate Director has a key role in the tax function of the organization. This position is primarily responsible for managing all the tax return and provision related activities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. This role involves leading and coaching the tax team, supporting strategic tax planning, managing audits, and assisting special projects. This is a hands-on role that offers an opportunity to advance leadership skills and broaden tax experience in a dynamic environment. The Associate Director of Corporate Tax reports directly to the Director of Corporate Tax. This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four days per week during onsite core days. Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent required.
• Proven leadership in managing and developing tax teams.
• Expertise in corporate tax compliance, including federal, state and local tax filings.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and SSAP 101 for tax provision and disclosures.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• 5–10 years of tax experience in life and annuity insurance; public accounting background strongly preferred.
• Proficient in advanced Excel; experience with OneSource preferred.
• Familiarity with GoSystem, Premium Pro, and Lawson is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tax compliance for federal, state, local, and insurance-specific filings.
• Lead tax provision and reporting under ASC 740 and SSAP 101, including related tax entries and reconciliations.
• Review tax deliverables and strengthen internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage external tax advisors to drive efficiency in tax compliance and provision engagements.
• Support tax planning initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize the company’s tax position and mitigate risk.
• Conduct technical tax research to guide compliance, reporting, and business decisions.
• Respond to audits and regulatory inquiries, ensuring adherence to evolving tax laws and industry-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide tax insights on business operations and initiatives.
• Mentor tax team members, fostering technical development and supporting departmental goals.

Benefits

• Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs.
• Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life !
• The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.
• The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees