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Description

VP of Tax

Position Type: Full Time/Permanent Position

Recruiter Contact: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf

Reference: SF0013305097

Why This Role

+ Newly created position in a growing finance organization with opportunities for advancement

+ Direct exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams

+ Dynamic environment with ongoing acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives

+ State-of-the-art downtown Hartford office with outstanding employee amenities

Key Responsibilities

+ Lead oversight of US GAAP and Statutory tax accounting, compliance, and reporting for multiple entities

+ Manage relationships with Big 4/public accounting firms handling provision and compliance

+ Review and approve tax journal entries, reconciliations, disclosures, and controls

+ Oversee federal and state tax compliance and reporting (income, franchise, premium, excise, withholding)

+ Present quarterly and annual tax results to senior stakeholders and auditors

+ Collaborate with Finance and Investment teams on tax-sensitive book accounting

+ Research tax issues, respond to inquiries/notices, and evaluate impacts of new tax law changes

+ Drive process improvements to increase efficiency across tax reporting and compliance

Desired Background

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

+ 10+ years of tax reporting and compliance (life insurance preferred; financial services/insurance required)

+ Public accounting experience with life insurance clients highly valued (Big 4/large firm)

+ CPA and/or Master’s in Tax/Accounting strongly preferred

+ Expertise in ASC 740, SSAP 101, and consolidated tax return regulations (Life/Non-Life)

+ Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above and reference SF0013305097.

All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.

Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

+ 10+ years of tax reporting and compliance (life insurance preferred; financial services/insurance required)

+ Public accounting experience with life insurance clients highly valued (Big 4/large firm)

+ CPA and/or Master’s in Tax/Accounting strongly preferred

+ Expertise in ASC 740, SSAP 101, and consolidated tax return regulations (Life/Non-Life)

+ Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

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