AVP Tax

JCW Search is partnering with a well-established insurance organization to hire an AVP, Tax. This is the top tax role in the company, a chance to own the full tax function and serve as a trusted advisor to senior finance leadership. As head of tax, you’ll set the tax strategy and oversee compliance, provision, and reporting across the group. You’ll work closely with the CFO and Chief Accounting Officer and advise on the tax side of major business decisions, including M&A, reinsurance, capital planning, and legal entity structuring.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the tax function and align tax strategy with broader business goals
• Own the GAAP (ASC 740) and Statutory (SSAP 101) tax provision process quarterly and annually, including admitted deferred tax asset calculations
• Oversee the U.S. consolidated federal return (Form 1120)
• Provide oversight of multi-state premium tax filings, including retaliatory tax and credit planning
• Serve as the main point of contact for federal and state tax authorities, leading audit defense and managing tax risk
• Track new tax legislation and assess its effect on the ETR and capital position
• Maintain strong SOX/MAR controls over tax reporting and set tax policies across the organization
• Manage relationships with external auditors, advisors, and regulators
• Build and develop a high-performing team, using technology and automation to improve efficiency

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MST required
• 12–15+ years of progressive tax experience, with substantial time in the insurance industry
• Expert knowledge of ASC 740 and SSAP 101
• Strong command of insurance-specific tax rules, including reserve-related tax provisions
• A record of leading tax teams and cross-functional initiatives
• The ability to explain complex tax issues clearly to executives and board members
• Advanced skills in enterprise tax software and Excel modeling

Amanda Esraeilian recruits for Tax professionals across NYC and would be happy to provide further details about this or other positions.