Income Tax Lead

GreatAmerica Financial Services • Cedar Rapids, IA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

GreatAmerica Financial Services is seeking an Income Tax Lead to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local income and franchise tax laws and regulations. This role involves working with internal and external tax providers for timely filings and reporting, managing year-end income tax accrual computations (ASC 740), and issuing financial statements. The Income Tax Lead will represent GreatAmerica in all tax controversies, analyze tax statutory changes, and quantify their impact on corporate strategy. This individual should be self-motivated with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, proactively identifying opportunities to improve processes and mitigate risks within the income tax function through tax planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• 4-8 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm, or other equivalent experience.
• Candidates with a combination of tax technical background and compliance will be considered.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficiency in analyzing tax statutory changes and quantifying the impact of changing legislation.
• Self-motivated with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical in decision making and strong problem-solving skills.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

• Research software (RIA, CCH) preferred.
• Tax preparation software (Income Tax) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in executing accounting and tax-related engagements, ensuring alignment with established internal standards and enterprise priorities.
• Lead the preparation and review of annual income tax provision and financial statement reporting processes, providing technical oversight related to ASC 740 and external reporting.
• Direct quarterly and annual income tax provision computations, incorporating statutory changes and complex legal entity considerations to support strategic tax decision-making.
• Oversee the preparation and review of federal, state, and local income tax returns, driving accuracy, consistency, and timely execution across filing obligations.
• Provide strategic review of tax returns and related analyses, assessing the impact of legislative developments and state statutory changes across the organization.
• Serve as the lead representative with the IRS and other taxing authorities, managing tax administration, controversy matters, and audit defense with professionalism, credibility, and sound judgment.
• Lead the review and resolution of income tax correspondence, including stakeholder management, to address income tax notices and drive timely resolution with taxing jurisdictions.
• Champion quality control and governance practices to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of tax computations for financial statement and external reporting purposes.
• Conduct and oversee complex tax law and accounting research, synthesizing findings into technical memoranda and providing recommendations for leadership decision-making.
• Lead cross-functional and departmental projects throughout the year, providing direction, visibility, and effective communication to finance leadership.
• Partner with management to identify income tax risks, evaluate potential business impacts, and implement practical mitigation strategies that strengthen compliance and reduce exposure.
• Support broader tax operations through indirect tax filings and monthly reconciliations, ensuring continuity, accuracy, and operational discipline.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business operations, building strong partnerships across corporate, business unit, and functional leadership to align tax priorities with organizational goals.
• Review and validate supporting analyses and documentation for tax reporting, proactively resolving inconsistencies and elevating the quality of information used in decision-making.
• Provide oversight of the account reconciliation process, resolving discrepancies and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, control, and process standardization.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic tax opportunities that support enterprise value creation and long-term business objectives.
• Advance the strategic direction, operating discipline, and professional standards of GreatAmerica tax and finance through leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
• 401(k) and Company Match
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation - starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Paid Sick Days - Ten (10) per year with a conversion option for unused time.
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
• Gym Reimbursement
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Networking Opportunities
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Paid Parking
• Service Awards
• Hybrid work arrangements
• Business casual environment

What This Job Offers

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