Vp global head of tax - insurance Job at Robert Half (New York)

Job Description

We are looking for an accomplished tax executive to lead the company’s tax function for a complex, international insurance-focused organization based in downtown Manhattan New York. This role will shape enterprise tax strategy, guide compliance and reporting across multiple jurisdictions, and provide senior leadership with practical advice on risk, transactions, and growth initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in corporate and indirect tax matters, strong judgment in regulated environments, and the ability to build an efficient, high-performing global tax operation.

Job Responsibility

Define and drive the organization’s worldwide tax approach, ensuring planning, compliance, reporting, and risk oversight support broader business objectives
Direct tax compliance activities across federal, state, local, and international jurisdictions, including income, sales and use, premium, and other indirect tax obligations relevant to insurance and service-based operations
Lead the quarterly and annual tax provision cycle, including ASC 740 governance, effective tax rate analysis, review of uncertain tax positions, and oversight of tax-related balances for a multi-entity global structure
Advise senior leaders, finance, legal, and external partners on entity design, acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic transactions to improve tax outcomes and support execution
Oversee tax diligence, structural planning, and post-close integration activities for mergers and acquisitions across the enterprise
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, assess their potential effect on the business, and provide timely recommendations on emerging tax risks and opportunities
Manage the preparation and review of tax disclosures for periodic financial reporting under applicable U.S., U.K., and statutory reporting standards, as required
Serve as the primary leader for tax authority interactions, external audit coordination, examinations, and controversy matters involving significant technical positions
Strengthen tax processes, controls, and data governance to improve reporting accuracy, compliance timeliness, and scalability across underwriting, premium, commission, and finance workflows
Build and develop the global tax team by setting priorities, allocating resources, mentoring talent, and promoting a high-performance culture within a growing specialty insurance platform

Requirements

15+ years of progressive tax experience, including leadership responsibility within complex corporate or insurance-related environments
Deep knowledge of corporate income tax, sales and use tax, tax preparation, and tax return oversight for multi-entity organizations
Proven ability to lead tax aspects of acquisitions, including diligence, structuring, and integration planning
Demonstrated experience managing ASC 740 tax provision processes, financial statement disclosures, and effective tax rate analysis
Strong background in global tax compliance, cross-border tax planning, and jurisdictional reporting requirements
Experience working with executive leadership, external auditors, regulatory bodies, and outside advisors on high-impact tax matters
Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, with the ability to translate technical tax issues into business-focused guidance

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

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