VP, Corporate Tax

VP, Corporate Tax – Role Overview Responsible for leading, adapting, and executing highly complex and strategic state and local tax functions for insurance companies. Oversees insurance premium taxes, licenses, and regulatory fees while ensuring compliance with evolving state and local tax requirements. Key Responsibilities Assist in organization-wide corporate state and local tax planning and preparation activities, including negotiation and litigation activities. Direct subordinates in a manner that minimizes the state and local tax liability and the impact of taxes on financial statements while complying with tax law and financial accounting standards. Identify changes in state and local tax law and tax accounting rules to determine impact on the company. Oversee preparation, research, and review of state and local tax returns consistent with management philosophy and tax law requirements. Review models and provide guidance and support to identify, analyze and assess tax risks and opportunities. Identify state and local tax effects of prior and proposed business transactions to develop the most favorable tax position. Consult with auditors, lawyers, and regulatory agencies on tax matters. Align and leverage enterprise resources to accomplish key objectives; assign clear accountability for important objectives. Understand perspectives of different functional areas, grasp external conditions, facilitate organizational change initiatives, and overcome resistance to change. Seize new opportunities, generate new ideas, introduce needed change, and learn new things. Set work objectives and goals for employees and manage performance. Foster a collaborative, ethical, and inclusive culture and work environment. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Experience with relevant tax software. Knowledge of state and local taxation of insurance companies. Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility with stakeholders. Strong analytical and technical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven presentation skills. Business awareness and cost‑effectiveness sensibility. Leadership ability to inspire and promote vision. Ability to influence and negotiate across enterprise. Strong project management and planning skills. Team orientation and feedback culture. Must Have Eleven years of relevant corporate tax experience or public accounting tax experience. Six years of management experience. Advanced knowledge of tax concepts, research and compliance. Intermediate knowledge of computer application software, particularly spreadsheets. Ability to articulate complex tax issues orally and in writing. Advanced project management, communication, presentation and leadership skills. Strategic thinking and change management capabilities. Capability to develop employees, inspire others, and promote a vision. Benefits Health Insurance – coverage for employees and eligible family members from the first day of employment. Retirement – 401(k) matching up to 5% of eligible pay; Pension Plan 100% funded by the company. Student loan support – Paying it Forward Savings Program with annual 401(k) contribution matching. Paid Time Off – minimum 20 days per year plus nine paid company holidays. Wellness Program – tools, discounts, and resources for wellness and caregiving needs; mental health program providing free counseling services and health coaching. Volunteer encouragement – Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program to support charitable giving. Equal Employment Opportunity Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings and recognize the benefits of diversity. In accordance with local law, candidates in Colorado are not required to disclose education dates. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs visit #J-18808-Ljbffr