Tax Manager - On site or Hybrid Opportunity - The Mutual Group

As the Tax Manager, you will be responsible for the overall tax planning, reporting, and tax compliance for The Mutual Group and its Member institutions.

Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance:

• Utilize tax expertise in the preparation and supervision of federal/state tax, benefit plans, premium taxes, municipal taxes, assessment and surcharge management for TMG and its Member Institutions.
• Oversee accounting and reporting of fixed assets on both a tax and Statutory basis.
• Respond to IRS and other regulator requests, as applicable.

Tax Accounting & Reporting:

• Review/prepare tax accounting for current and deferred taxes on a quarterly basis (Statutory) for TMG’s Member institutions.
• Utilize expertise in SSAP 101 calculation and reporting.
• Utilize expertise in tax forecasting including projected tax accounting of loss reserves.
• Tax disclosures and tax reporting for annual/quarterly statement and audit report purposes.

Tax Strategy and Consulting:

• Strategic projects/planning.
• Tax Reform/Legislative Analysis.
• Subject Matter Expert on taxes for the company.
• Research into emerging legislation and tax guidance, assess impact, and communicate as appropriate.

Oversight, Administration and Management:

• Designing appropriate controls, administration and review.
• Budget planning, analysis and review on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Facilitation of both internal and external audits as it relates to tax.
• Pursue process efficiencies utilizing lean operations and process automation.
• Coaches, mentors and develops staff accordingly.
• Responsible for hiring, performance management and compensation decisions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance related field.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Five (5) years of tax experience within the insurance industry.
• Three (3) years of public accounting experience.
• Three(3) or more years supervisory experience.
• Experience with Model Audit Rule or Sarbanes-Oxley (internal control environment), and SSAP101.
• Statutory and GAAP insurance tax accounting experience and knowledge.
• Demonstrates the ability to use commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures within the P&C insurance industry and statutory and GAAP Tax Accounting principles.
• Convey clear, concise information to others, using verbal or other appropriate communication techniques.
• Demonstrates leadership experience and presentation skills.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office. Formulate and prepare complex reports, spreadsheets and budgets using Excel and Access programs. Design PowerPoint presentations.
• Experience with GoSystems, Corporate Tax or similar tax return preparation software.

Benefits:

We are proud to offer a robust benefits suite that includes:

• Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members
• 401(K) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary
• Free basic life and AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs
• Wellness incentives
• Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions
• Educational assistance

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