Job Summary:

We are seeing a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Tax Manager to join our organization. This position will be a critical management position that leads the organization's efforts to consistently achieve the tax compliance objectives. To be successful, this position will need to partner with both internal and external resources, both those that specialize in taxation matters and those that contribute value to the tax processes with information and knowledge essential to successful compliance. The job duties will include diverse tax responsibilities that include both preparing and reviewing the major tax-related deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review quarterly corporate federal, state, and potentially foreign income tax provisions for financial reporting purposes in accordance with the relevant standards, including US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) ASC 740 and Statement of Statutory Accounting Principles (SSAP) No. 101.
• Prepare and review estimated quarterly and full-year federal, state, and foreign income tax projections, including coordination with accounting and treasury functions related to tax estimates and tax cash distributions.
• Manage the preparation and filing process for all federal, state, and foreign income tax returns, including data collection, tax workpaper preparation, etc., with external tax advisors / specialists.
• Review and prepare, where applicable, federal, state and foreign income tax returns for compliance with consolidated, combined, and separate filings for both subchapter C and S corporate entities, as well as partnership entities.
• Drive transformation within the tax processes, and design; develop the tax department within the organization
• Research, analyze, and effectively document complex tax (federal, state, foreign, and local) technical issues. Communicate conclusions and opportunities, if any, effectively with internal and external constituents.
• Oversee and manage various other tax related work streams (indirect tax compliance, transfer pricing compliance, S Corp status compliance, etc.)
• Collaborate across business segments and departments, including accounting, finance, human resources, and legal, on tax-related matters (such as tax planning, premium taxes, sales/use taxes, indirect/VAT, ad valorem, escheatment, payroll, etc.)
• Respond to notices, assessments, audits, information document requests, etc. from various tax authorities.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with 5+ years of public accounting or equivalent experience
• Demonstrate a high knowledge of income tax accounting, corporate and partnership tax compliance, and state taxation, including apportionment, nexus, multi-state tax compliance, and PTE elections
• Demonstrate a baseline knowledge of foreign tax challenges and associated compliance
• Highly self-driven with strong leadership and personnel management skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Life insurance or railcar industry familiarity / experience a plus, but not required

Education Qualifications:

• 4-year college degree
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Americo: We’re in this for life!

The roots of the Americo family of companies date back more than 100 years. Americo is a life insurance and annuity company providing innovative products to our customers. At Americo, it’s the people who make things work, so we hope you join us!

What you’ll love about working at Americo:

• Compensation: Our competitive pay and robust bonus program, offered to all associates, will make you feel valued.
• Learning and development: We prepare you for success with a comprehensive, paid training program. Additionally, our Talent Development team creates various development opportunities for associates at every stage of their careers.
• Work-life balance: We value work-life balance with our generous paid time off; you begin accruing hours every month, and they increase with tenure. All new hires earn over three weeks of paid time off annually, plus 11 paid company holidays! We also support new mothers with a maternity leave program, along with paid STD and LTD.
• Health and well-being: We commit to your health and well-being and are proud to offer comprehensive health and life insurance options, including FSA or HSA accounts and subsidies to support your health and fitness goals through vendor partnerships.
• Future planning: Americo offers a 401(k) with a company match. We also have tuition reimbursement programs to further your education.
• Giving back: We support several local organizations, such as Ronald McDonald House, Hope Lodge, the American Red Cross, Harvesters, and many more. Our associates volunteer their time and donate money alongside the company to make a difference in our community.
• The fun stuff: Americo participates in the Kansas City Corporate Challenge, a great way to connect with coworkers. Additionally, we host events like a Royals Party at the K, a legendary Holiday Party, and in-office events with local vendors to allow associates to step away from work and enjoy each other’s company.
• Bustling environment: Our newly renovated offices are conveniently located in downtown Kansas City, within walking distance of your favorite restaurants and attractions. Plus, you’ll receive complimentary paid parking near our Americo offices – downtown parking is a premium, but we’ve got you covered.

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