Director of Tax Planning and Research

Genworth • Richmond, VA

6d

About The Position

At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care—and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day. We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism. Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions: Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities. Make it about others. We do what's best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress. Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together. Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other. YOUR ROLE As a HQ Finance team member, you’ll play a key role in supporting the financial strength and flexibility that enables us to provide returns to the shareholders and be there when our policyholders need us – now and in the future. As the Director of Tax Planning and Research, you will be a part of the leadership of the Corporate Tax Department, reporting to the Senior Vice President, Tax. While the role is focused on being a technical resource, we expect you to play a broad leadership role across all the activities and responsibilities of the tax department. What you will be doing The Director of Tax Planning and Research will be responsible for: Working with the other members of the leadership of the Corporate Tax Department to establish and achieve strategic tax goals including staffing, training, and development of the team; ensure that all of our tax compliance and financial reporting requirements are met, implement process improvement and technology change to drive efficiency and effectiveness, ensure effective coordination with our business partners throughout the organization, and effectively manage our tax obligations. The Director will be specifically responsible for driving tax planning and research projects, overseeing the Tax Department financial planning and analysis activities, working with industry groups on tax legislative and technical issues, addressing developing tax-related financial reporting issues, working with our operations and legal groups on policyholder reporting and compliance matters, and other responsibilities as required Present tax issues and opportunities to key stakeholders including Genworth Senior Leadership and the Board of Directors Build and maintain effective relationships with internal business partners, external auditors, and advisors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 15 or more years of relevant work experience, preferably within the insurance industry
• Significant large accounting firm or law firm experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong critical thinking, project management and relationship management capabilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management
• The ability to work as a member and leader of a team with a commitment to fostering team culture

Nice To Haves

• Advance degrees such as a JD or MST will be considered as a component of the overall evaluation of the candidate, but are not essential

Responsibilities

• Working with the other members of the leadership of the Corporate Tax Department to establish and achieve strategic tax goals including staffing, training, and development of the team; ensure that all of our tax compliance and financial reporting requirements are met, implement process improvement and technology change to drive efficiency and effectiveness, ensure effective coordination with our business partners throughout the organization, and effectively manage our tax obligations.
• The Director will be specifically responsible for driving tax planning and research projects, overseeing the Tax Department financial planning and analysis activities, working with industry groups on tax legislative and technical issues, addressing developing tax-related financial reporting issues, working with our operations and legal groups on policyholder reporting and compliance matters, and other responsibilities as required
• Present tax issues and opportunities to key stakeholders including Genworth Senior Leadership and the Board of Directors
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal business partners, external auditors, and advisors

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
• Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
• Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
• Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
• Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
• Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director