Associate Tax Manager

Allstate•McCullom Lake, IL

22h•$85,000 - $132,700

About The Position

Aligned with Allstate’s shared purpose, the Corporate Tax Department is dedicated to providing high‑quality service to our stakeholders. The Tax Associate Manager is a tax professional who contributes to our mission of operational excellence, robust controls, and the advancement of data and technology capabilities within a high‑performing team. The Tax Associate Manager plays a key role in conducting research and analysis on complex transactions, performing reviews and analytics for quarterly tax provisions, and overseeing the preparation and compilation of annual tax returns. This individual is a self‑motivated professional who can also supervise and develop team members. In addition, the Tax Associate Manager must have a broad understanding of insurance reporting and business operations to effectively serve as the first line of tax support for management on strategic, enterprise‑level decisions.

Requirements

Demonstrated advanced knowledge of tax concepts necessary to successfully perform key responsibilities.
Strong understanding of both tax compliance and tax provision software; experience with the Onesource platform is a plus.
Ability to effectively use tax research tools and resources to stay informed on current tax developments, assess business needs, and produce thorough, well‑supported analyses.
Capability to independently perform complex tax or accounting analysis and conduct research on issues that affect assigned areas of responsibility.
5 or more years of experience (Preferred)
Accounting
Deadline Management
Detail-Oriented
Federal Tax
Insurance Accounting
Leadership
Tax Accounting
Tax Audits
Tax Compliance
Tax Law
Time Management
Working Independently

Nice To Haves

A strong background in generally accepted accounting principles and statutory insurance accounting is preferred.
experience with the Onesource platform is a plus.

Responsibilities

Federal Income Tax Compliance Lead and supervise staff in reviewing tax adjustments and legal entity information for annual and quarterly tax compliance filings.
Maintain current knowledge of federal tax law developments, ensuring proper implementation and operational execution within tax processes and calculations.
Respond to federal tax authority audit requests as required.
Tax Accounting and Reporting Review and support the accurate preparation of tax accounting and regulatory reporting.
Communicate regularly with accounting teams and guide tax staff to ensure awareness of changes that may affect assigned areas.
Research and Analysis Conduct research and analysis of complex transactions to determine tax impacts.
Provide tax management with timely updates on issues and project status, including presenting recommended solutions.
Collaboration and Continuous Improvement Train, mentor, and coach staff to support professional growth and career development.
Assess the impact of process changes and improvement initiatives on broader tax processes.
Communicate effectively in meetings with cross‑functional teams and external consultants to explain tax implications of proposed transactions and process changes.
Manage multiple responsibilities with both short‑ and long‑term timelines through effective time management and prioritization.