Corporate Tax Director

Reporting to the Controller Vice President you will develop and direct tax-related strategies and programs which maximizes after-tax income. You will champion the corporate tax position at appeals conferences, judicial proceedings, industry meetings and legislative hearings. Accountabilities include planning and compliance for federal and state income taxes, premium taxes, sales and use taxes, property taxes and excise taxes. You will also be responsbile for tax accounting for GAAP and STAT financial reporting.

Position Compensation Range:

Pay Rate Type:

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Primary Accountabilities

• You will develop tax-related strategies that maximizes after-tax income of the enterprise.
• You are responsible for state and federal tax returns and estimated tax payments including income tax, franchise tax, premium tax, sales and use tax, payroll tax, personal property tax, and information returns and the defense of the enterprise during state and federal audits and related appeals and judicial proceedings.
• Develop the enterprise's position on industry tax issues to promote our position on legislative, regulatory, judicial, and other tax proceedings.
• Determine and present proper tax accounting methods for GAAP and STAT financial statements.
• You will provide tax- related consulting and recommendations on key strategic initiatives.
• You will create a collaborative, performance-driven work environment by promoting trust, transparency, and inclusion. Work with team members to set clear goals, provide feedback, perform performance assessments, and support ongoing development.
• Lead with influence and expertise. You will contribute to division or department leadership team and communicate and support our organization mission, vision, values and practices.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated effective leadership skills.
• Proven experience in GAAP and STAT accounting.
• Significant knowledge of insurance industry and economics.
• Experienced tax professional with strong technical tax knowledge.
• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions or support.

Licenses:

• Not Applicable.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 5%.

Physical Requirements

• Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Working Conditions

• Not Applicable

• Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks

• Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions

• Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting

In this primarily office-based role, you will be expected to spend at least 80% of your time (4+days per week) working from the office. Candidates should reside within approximately 35-50 miles of the Madison office location, 53783.

We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email AskHR@AmFam.com to request a reasonable accommodation.