Director, Tax Details

Director, Tax

Kemper - Chicago, IL

Employment Type : Full-Time

Details

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

Reporting to the AVP, Tax Reporting, the Tax Director will work cross-functionally on strategies supporting our goal to build a high-performing tax function that is regularly sought after as a trusted business partner. Kemper values cross-functional leadership. Accordingly, in working to drive speed to insight, the Tax Director will identify and implement tax technology solutions and be a primary point of contact to the organization regarding tax matters.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Driving technology implementation widely across tax function within the arena of ASC 740 and SSAP 101
• Working interactively with other tax team members to more seamlessly integrate tax reporting with tax compliance and tax planning activities
• Developing and managing relevant key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Fully managing special tax reporting projects, including potential integrations and system conversions

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 8+ years of public accounting and/or in-house corporate tax department experience (or equivalent)
• Prefer advanced law degree or Master’s degree in Tax, Accounting, or related field
• Licensed CPA experience with life/non-life groups, preferred
• Advanced knowledge of ASC 740 and SSAP 101
• Advanced knowledge of insurance company and corporate taxation
• Strong working abilities with tax technology (e.g., Corptax or Longview), automation and visualization tools (e.g., robotics platforms, Tableau and Tableau Prep), and Excel High exposure and experience with respect to accounting for income taxes pursuant to ASC 740
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly effective interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills, with an ability to address complex tax matters in ways that are meaningful and useful to non-tax professionals
• Proven process-improvement and documentation track record

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS:

• Ability to analyze statutes, regulations and guidance and then make recommendations and take action
• Experience enabling growth, driving operational effectiveness, managing risk and improving the quality, speed and availability of data relevant to tax matters
• Track record in prioritizing competing demands, sound decision-making and delivering results on tight timelines
• Experience working with digital technologies including common tax provision and compliance platforms
• Experience working in a matrix environment, influencing strategy and achieving goals by working with people across the organization
• Detail-oriented, organized and possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills, with an ability to address complex tax matters in ways that are meaningful and useful to non-tax professionals
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Occasional travel is possible.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The incumbent must have the abilities or aptitudes to perform each essential function proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation. Our organization has a dynamic work environment where positions evolve and change. Therefore, the Company reserves the right to modify, delete, or add job duties, responsibilities and skills that are stated in this job description at any time.

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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