Manager, Corporate Taxation

At Banner Life Insurance Company, we lead with heart and ambition. Every day, we transform purpose into progress, guided by our unwavering commitment to be better for our customers, clients, and communities, not just today but long-term as well. Our people are the driving force behind everything we achieve. Their passion, purpose, and pursuit of innovation empower us to deliver cutting-edge solutions that support those we serve, ensuring we are here for you, here for good and striving for better.

We're a forward-thinking company energized by our work and how we show up for one another. Our culture is built on meaningful impact and genuine enjoyment, because we believe great work and great experiences should go hand in hand.

By offering career development opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and programs that support your wellbeing, we help you thrive personally and professionally. We are here for you, here for good and here for better.

The Manager, Corporate Taxation will manage all tax compliance projects including tax returns and financial statement provisions. Perform tax research and other projects or assignments as determined by management. Directs others on larger projects including consolidated tax returns of Banner Life Insurance Company. The position typically works under limited supervision and direction. Incumbents of this position will regularly exercise discretionary and substantial decision-making authority.

Essential Responsibilities

1. General

a. Manages large tax department projects, including oversight of staff on such projects.

b. Involved with training/developing/mentoring of employees.

c. Ensures timely delivery of accurate high quality work .

d. Assists in the oversight of day-to-day tax department work.

e. International Life Insurance Projects.

2. Tax Compliance.

a. Manages preparation of U.S. and state income tax returns.

b. Reviews income tax work papers and returns

c. Reviews premium tax returns.

d. Reviews property tax, excise tax, sales tax returns.

e. Reviews quarterly estimated tax and extension payments for income tax and premium tax returns.

3. Tax Accounting

a. Manages IFRS, US GAAP, and statutory quarterly and annual tax provisions

b. Leads Model Audit Rule process for tax department.

4. Tax Controversy

a. Assist VP, Corporate Taxaion and Senior Manager, Corporate taxation with tax audits.

5. Research and Planning

a. Assists VP Corporate Taxation and Senior Manager, Corporate Taxation with tax research and planning.

6. Performs other projects as assigned by Vice President, Corporate Taxation.

Education:

BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or Masters of Tax.

Experience Knowledge:

8+ years of corporate tax experience

5+ years of life insurance tax experience

Public Accounting Experience

Strong Tax Accounting experience.

What's in it for you?

The expected hiring compensation range for this position is $107,800 - $148,200 annually. This is a hybrid opportunity working on EST.

The total compensation package for this position may include other elements, such as a sign-on bonus, long term incentives, and annual bonuses. This role is eligible to participate in the Annual Incentive Plan. The current target payment for the position is 20% of base salary, modified for corporate and individual performance. Bonuses are pro-rated based on start date. This role has 20 vacation days and 10 sick days that are accrued on a bi-weekly basis. Employees also have 9 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

We have a competitive compensation and benefits package focused on your overall wellbeing. Employee benefits include health, life, and dental insurance; 401K with company match up to 6% as well as a pension package; generous time off; and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year (we like doing fun stuff). We're big on professional development and we'll support and mentor you in your career progression and expect you to help us pay it forward by helping us develop tomorrow's leaders and growth-focused professionals. We value our teams and our communities and believe in giving back. Enjoy time off to volunteer for those causes that matter most to you!

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The Company reserves the right to change benefits plans at any time.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.