Tax Director - Insurance Specialty

Springline Advisory•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

As an Insurance Tax Director on the Specialty Services team, you will provide strategic tax leadership to insurance clients while overseeing complex compliance, provision, and advisory engagements. This role is ideal for an experienced tax professional who enjoys serving as a trusted advisor, developing high-performing teams, driving client relationships, and contributing to the growth and success of a national accounting and advisory firm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related field
Active CPA license required
8+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience
Strong technical expertise in corporate taxation, including federal and state compliance, tax planning, and consulting
ASC 740 tax provision experience required
Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills
Ability to identify tax planning opportunities and contribute to practice growth

Nice To Haves

SSAP 101 experience preferred
Insurance tax experience preferred
OIT (Outbound International Tax) experience preferred, including Forms 5471, 5472, 8991, and 8992
Proven ability to lead client engagements, develop teams, and manage key client relationships

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee complex tax engagements, ensuring high-quality client service and technical excellence
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on tax planning, compliance, and consulting matters
Review tax returns, tax provisions, and other key deliverables for accuracy and compliance
Manage and strengthen client relationships while identifying opportunities for expanded services
Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to Managers, Seniors, and Staff
Oversee engagement budgets, staffing, timelines, and overall project execution
Lead complex insurance tax and Outbound International Tax (OIT) matters, including cross-border planning and compliance
Partner with firm leadership on practice growth, business development, and strategic initiatives
Stay current on tax legislation and industry developments and communicate impacts to clients and internal teams