VP of Tax

Join a highly respected and well-established tax organization where you'll lead a specialized function critical to the success of a large, complex business. Reporting to an accomplished tax leadership team with decades of experience, this role offers the opportunity to oversee a high-performing group responsible for insurance premium taxes, licenses, and fees while helping shape the future of the function through process improvements and emerging technologies. With a planned retirement creating a thoughtful transition period, you'll benefit from significant knowledge transfer while bringing your own leadership and ideas to a team known for its stability, expertise, and collaborative culture. For professionals seeking a visible leadership opportunity within a sophisticated tax environment, this role offers both immediate impact and long-term career potential.

Want to learn more? Please apply to this job posting or reach out to Katie Kelly directly at Katie.Kelly@ambrion.com for a quick and confidential conversation!

Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic tax planning and compliance for complex multijurisdictional structures
• Direct internal teams to minimize liabilities while maintaining strict compliance
• Monitor changing tax legislation and accounting rules to determine business impact
• Oversee the comprehensive preparation and review of corporate tax returns
• Evaluate financial models to identify risks and maximize structural opportunities
• Assess the tax implications of past and proposed business transactions
• Consult with external auditors, legal counsel, and regulatory agency officials
• Align departmental resources to execute long-term corporate finance objectives
• Foster a collaborative and ethical environment across the global team
• Establish clear performance goals and work objectives for accounting personnel

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 11+ years of experience in state taxation of insurance with oversight of taxes, licenses, and fees
• Insurance company experience required

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $200,000–$225,000
• This role is also eligible for various benefits, including: Medical Insurance

Actual base salary will be determined based on an individual's experience, skills, education, certifications, credentials, special skills, accomplishments, and other factors relevant to the position.

This role is based in the Twin Cities. Applicants must currently reside in Minnesota or are planning to relocate to Minnesota in the near future.

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