Associate Director, Tax

Our client, a leading health insurance company is looking for an Associate Director of Tax. This role will lead income tax compliance and reporting for a complex insurance organization. You'll oversee both GAAP and statutory tax provisions, manage federal/state filings, and play a key role in tax planning and strategic initiatives. This position partners closely with senior tax leadership and broader finance teams.

Responsibilities:

• Own quarterly and annual GAAP (ASC 740) and statutory tax provision processes
• Review federal, state, and local tax returns and estimates across insurance entities and holding companies
• Manage relationships with external advisors and auditors
• Oversee tax audits, notices, and related correspondence
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of tax reporting through systems and process improvements
• Support tax forecasting, planning, and project-based work
• Partner with finance and business teams on tax-related matters
• Stay current on insurance tax developments and educate internal stakeholders
• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities
• Drive automation and process improvements within tax
• Ensure compliance across all applicable tax regulations

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 7+ years of tax experience (public accounting or corporate tax)
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740
• Ability to work with U.S. tax code and regulations
• Prior leadership or team management experience

Preferred:

• CPA and/or Master's in Tax
• Experience with statutory reporting (SSAP 101)
• Background in insurance tax
• Experience with tax provision software
• Strong data and analytical skills
• Exposure to state tax and nexus considerations