Tax Leadership and Strategy Expert

4 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Kemper Full time

Kemper is a leading specialized insurer with a strong presence in the nation. Our success is attributed to the talented and diverse team members who make a positive impact on our customers' lives every day.

We value a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal growth, professional challenges, and a healthy work-life balance as essential factors for employee motivation and productivity. Kemper's products and services cater to the unique needs of our customers, who have evolving requirements.

As a Tax Director, you will lead key areas including tax-related SEC financial reporting, statutory tax reporting, and federal/state income tax compliance. You will act as a primary liaison with non-tax departments such as Investments, Actuarial, or Human Resources. The Tax Director will collaborate cross-functionally with Finance and Accounting professionals and serve as a trusted advisor on applicable tax laws and financial reporting standards.

The role involves participating in tax planning, business integration, and M&A activities, as well as partnering with other tax teammates on technology adaptation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead SEC tax reporting, statutory tax reporting, and/or income tax compliance
  • Represent the Tax Department with other functional areas
  • Partner with tax team members in tax planning
  • Develop and manage relevant key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Manage special projects, including M&A, integrations, and system conversions

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 8+ years of public accounting and/or in-house corporate tax department experience (or equivalent)
  • Advanced working knowledge of ASC 740 and SSAP 101
  • Advanced knowledge of corporate and insurance company taxation
  • Strong working abilities with Excel, tax-specific technologies (e.g., Corptax and OneSource), and other technologies (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx, etc.)
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Highly effective interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills, with an ability to address complex tax matters in ways that are meaningful and useful to non-tax professionals
  • Proven process-improvement and documentation track record
  • Master's degree in Tax, Accounting, or related field, preferred
  • Licensed CPA, preferred
  • Ability to analyze statutes, regulations, and guidance and then make recommendations and take action
  • Experience enabling growth, driving operational effectiveness, managing risk, and improving the quality, speed, and availability of data relevant to tax matters
  • Track record in prioritizing competing demands, sound decision-making, and delivering results on tight timelines
  • Experience working in a matrix environment, influencing strategy, and achieving goals by working with people across the organization
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills, with an ability to address complex tax matters in ways that are meaningful and useful to non-tax professionals
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Occasional travel is possible.
  • The selected candidate will work a hybrid schedule which will require weekly reporting to our Chicago, IL office.

$145,000 - $170,000 per year, based on qualifications and location. We offer a competitive compensation package, including benefits and opportunities for career growth. Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Candidates without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status will be considered for employment. We maintain a workplace free from discrimination and support diversity and equality efforts. All applicants will be considered for employment without solicitation.

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