Sr. Director, Life Taxation

TIAA•Frisco, TX

2d•$136,000 - $218,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Tax Management job leads the organizational tax reporting, tax planning, and compliance function of the company. This job manages experienced professional level employees who are responsible for the calculation of tax liabilities, tax form preparation, and external filing/reporting. This job also leads junior employees' work in tax research, compliance, analysis, and tax communications with federal and state agencies.

Requirements

5 + years corporate insurance tax experience
University (Degree) Preferred
5+ Years Required
Sedentary Work

Nice To Haves

7+ years corporate insurance tax experience
University degree in Accounting or Finance
Master’s degree in Tax
CPA License
Asset management knowledge
Insurance and asset management knowledge
Strong communication and organizational skills
Previous experience as a people leader
High attention to detail
Excellent ability to communicate with leaders at all levels internally and externally
Broad thinker with an ability to develop and deliver views on tax filing positions and the impact of transactions to corporate income tax provisions

Responsibilities

Leads the implementation of the organization's tax strategy to optimize the amount of tax the company pays and ensure it complies with all relevant local and international tax laws and regulations.
Ensures the completion of accurate tax returns to minimize the tax obligations of the organization.
Oversees the analysis of the general ledger and related financial documents to ensure appropriate tax accounting is being performed.
Oversees tax-specific transaction recording and maintenance for records such as tax journals, capital expenditure details required for tax calculations, tax depreciation schedules, etc.
Reviews, monitors, and advises others of organization-related tax regulations at the federal, state and local levels.
Communicates with and influences organizational stakeholders and team members regarding accounting policies, practices and procedures as needed.
Manages performance of team through regular, timely feedback as well as the formal performance review process to ensure delivery of organization’s tax strategy, and to foster the engagement, motivation, and development of team.