Lead or Senior Tax Analyst (Hybrid)

American Family Insurance•Madison, WI

3d•$88,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This hybrid role supports the goal of maximizing the after-tax return of the group. The position involves researching complex issues arising from new business activity and legislative developments. There are opportunities to lead advanced tax systems improvements and process improvements to ensure that tax processes are effective. The role also includes participation in professional trade tax committees and working groups. Candidates should reside within approximately 50 miles of Madison, WI 53783. Depending on experience and qualifications, this position may be filled at a lower level. The position offers relocation support for eligible candidates.

Requirements

5+ years of experience preferred.
Experience with GAAP and Statutory accounting.
Demonstrated experience analyzing complex concepts related to taxation, insurance accounting, or related field.
Understanding of accounting, accounting systems, budget, or tax concepts.
Demonstrated experience communicating complex financial information.
Demonstrated experience providing customer-focused solutions or support.
Demonstrated experience reflecting flexibility and problem-solving attributes.
Offer will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks.
Offer is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions.
Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless otherwise specified in the posting.

Nice To Haves

CPA license preferred.
Experience working in the insurance industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, coordinate, oversee and review the most complex aspects of the tax compliance and tax provision processes.
Research, model, and draft arguments of complex issues for tax audits and appeals, evaluate strengths of our position, and recommend whether to concede or negotiate issues.
Identify and lead process improvement department projects based on best practices.
Identify and recommend potential tax planning ideas.
Analyze state and federal tax law changes including government rulings, regulations, notices, court cases, technical advice, and other government actions and recommend strategies to minimize the adverse impact of law changes.
Assist management in analyzing and integrating data related to mergers and acquisitions.
Assist departmental leadership in working with industry tax committees to determine the impacts of proposed changes on the industry and supports industry efforts to improve legislation or regulation.
Assist adjacent tax areas with new or unusual issues that arise.
Provide training to tax staff and develop ongoing internal and external relationships and information pipelines to be on leading edge of company and industry developments.