Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. F&G is a national Top Workplace that has been providing annuity and life insurance products since 1959. They are seeking a Lead Tax Analyst to manage tax compliance and reporting, oversee tax technology administration, and collaborate with various teams to enhance tax operations efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and/or review Statutory income tax accounting and reporting (current and deferred), including analytics
- Collaborate with the Investment tax team to ensure all STAT/tax investment adjustments are accounted for and incorporated into provision workbooks
- Responsible for timely reporting of monthly, quarterly and annual tax requirements for Statutory reporting
- Lead the preparation of tax basis balance sheets for insurance companies in accordance with SSAP101
- Performs internal controls and assists in maintenance of evidence of controls
- Responsible for communicating with auditors and providing requested information as needed
- Responsible for managing preparation and review of federal income tax returns and estimates
- Collaborate with strategy team to analyze new transactions as needed
- Hands-on management of State tax compliance including Premium Tax, Municipal Tax, Sales and Use Tax, Income Tax, Franchise Tax, Property Tax, and Excise Tax
- Manage all aspects of outsourcing process with accounting firms for state tax compliance
- Responsible for attending interdepartmental meetings and reporting back to the tax team as needed
- Performs internal controls and assists in maintenance of evidence of controls
- Responsible for communicating with auditors and providing requested information as needed
- Review check requests and wire payments for state payments as needed
- Preparation and analysis of GFA and NOLGHA accounting processes
- Review/approval of premium tax entries for reinsurance
- Review/approve monthly allocations
- Create and present quarterly management reporting related to state and local taxes
- Performs tax research and makes recommendations based on analysis
- Reviews formal responses to federal, state, and local taxing authorities, as needed
- Assist in or lead tax projects as needed
- Preparation and analysis of Multi Year Plan for Premium, Licenses, Taxes and Fees. Coordination with FP&A group to ensure accurate and timely information sharing
- Manage and maintain tax software systems including user access, configuration, updates, and troubleshooting
- Support implementation and upgrades of tax technology tools and systems
- Identify and execute process improvements through automation and system enhancements
- Coordinate with IT and external vendors to ensure system reliability, compliance, and effective support
- Provide training and support to tax department staff on tax technology systems
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
- Demonstrated working knowledge of tax accounting principles
- 5+ years' experience required working in corporate tax environment or public accounting firm
- Knowledge of tax software systems; including web-based tax compliance and tax research systems
- Successful candidate must have good financial diagnosis and analytical skills and function well in a team-oriented environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Driven, team-oriented individual interested in working in a high performance culture
- Process improvement mindset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills and courage to challenge existing processes
- Ability to handle multiple complex tasks & prioritize in fast paced environment
- Self-directed individual who works well with teams
- Regular and punctual attendance
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- Certified Public Accountant or eligible to sit for the CPA exam
- Insurance industry experience
- Experience working in regulated environment
Benefits
- F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements.
- F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G.
- If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].
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