Senior Associate - State Tax Transformation

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week Senior Tax Associate - State Tax Transformation (Hybrid) What You'll Do: Lead tax transformation initiatives by leveraging automation, AI, and data analytics to streamline tax processes, improve efficiency, and enhance data quality across the Tax function. Analyze and manage large, complex data sets, e.g., supporting Sales & Use Tax compliance, Informational Reporting, including Forms 1099, W-2, and other federal and state reporting requirements. Review transactions, determine appropriate Tax treatment, resolve tax issues with internal stakeholders and external vendors, and administer tax technology solutions to improve reporting accuracy and compliance. Partner with Finance, Procurement, IT, and business stakeholders to optimize tax data, automate workflows, and implement scalable process improvements. Support Tax audits by preparing analyses, maintaining audit-ready documentation, responding to auditor requests, resolving audit findings, and strengthening tax processes and internal controls based on audit outcomes. What You’ll Bring: Education Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related discipline required. CPA, MST, or other relevant professional certifications are a plus Experience 3-5 years of State & Local Tax (SALT) experience: Proficiency in any one or more of these State Tax areas is a plus: Premium, Income, Withholding, Unemployment, Informational Reporting, Sales & Use, Personal Property Taxes. Demonstrated success implementing tax automation, AI, or technology-driven process improvements that increased efficiency, improved accuracy, and reduced manual effort. Proven ability to analyze, manipulate, and transform large data sets into meaningful tax and business insights for compliance, reporting, and business decision-making. Experience supporting Tax audits. Candidates should have experience operating within a mature corporate tax function supporting high transaction volumes, multiple legal entities, and complex compliance requirements. Required Technical Skills Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Power Query, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Power Pivot, and advanced data analysis techniques. Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Excel, SharePoint, Power Platform, Word, and PowerPoint. Demonstrated experience leveraging tax automation, AI, Bots, Claude and analytics tools to improve tax operations, streamline processes, and enhance reporting. Pay Transparency Salary Range: $81,000-$105,000 Overtime eligible: Exempt Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes Sales bonus eligible: No Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program. Company Overview At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact. Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities- inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you'll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress. Our Benefits We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Our Commitment to Inclusion At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. #J-18808-Ljbffr New York Life