Lead SME - Domestic Tax Manager

Title: Lead SME - Domestic Tax Manager

Desription:

We are seeking a Manager-level Tax SME to support domestic tax provision processes as part of a large-scale accounting transformation within the insurance industry. This role will focus on reviewing book-to-tax adjustments, managing quarterly tax provision analysis, and overseeing related journal entries. The SME will play a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in domestic tax reporting during a time of transformation.


Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and review domestic tax provisions for insurance entities.
• Review and validate book-to-tax adjustments to ensure compliance with GAAP and statutory requirements.
• Perform and review quarterly tax provision analysis and related journal entries.
• Collaborate with Finance, Tax, and Technology teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Provide guidance on domestic tax provision methodology, risks, and process improvements.
• Support testing and validation of tax processes during the organization's migration to new systems.
• Document processes and support readiness activities for tax reporting functions.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 7-10+ years of experience in tax, accounting, or finance roles, with a focus on domestic tax provisions.
• Insurance industry experience required; life insurance tax experience preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, statutory accounting, and tax reporting standards.
• Experience reviewing and preparing book-to-tax adjustments, quarterly provisions, and tax journal entries.
• Exposure to SAP FICO or other ERP systems preferred; S/4HANA experience a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across Tax, Finance, and Technology teams.
• Proven ability to lead or review work at the manager level