Lead Tax Accountant

$96,500 - $180,500/Yr

QBE Insurance Group - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - New York, NY

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Lead Tax Accountant position at QBE The Americas is a critical role focused on managing and overseeing state income tax processes, ensuring compliance with corporate tax laws, and supporting federal tax operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of tax regulations and will be responsible for tax research, return preparation oversight, and quarterly tax provisioning, with a particular emphasis on state income tax. This role also involves collaboration with various teams and the implementation of process improvements to enhance efficiency within the tax function.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee state income tax provision processes, including updates to apportionment and reviewing tax calculations.
• Review quarterly state estimates and income tax extensions.
• Develop strategies and tax planning opportunities.
• Research state income tax implications of corporate transactions and summarize findings in audit-ready formats.
• Collaborate with onshore and offshore teams to manage compliance and reporting calendars.
• Manage state return to provision processes and finalize year-end reconciliations.
• Handle state tax authority audits and related information requests.
• Prepare analysis, modeling, and tax deliverables related to new tax laws and technical matters.
• Review income tax returns and workpapers for P&C insurance and non-insurance companies.
• Support the quarterly federal tax provision process under AIFRS17 and US Local STAT, including book to tax reconciliations.
• Champion process improvement by evaluating current processes and implementing new procedures.
• Collaborate with internal audit to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Support team member development through training sessions and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of corporate state and local income tax laws and compliance requirements.
• Experience with tax research and oversight of return preparation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and independently.
• Detail-oriented with high degree of tax and financial acumen.
• Experience with Corptax Compliance for Tax Returns, Oracle Fusion, and Oracle Tax Compliance and Reporting Solution.
• Proven ability to adapt to and drive process improvements using digital tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a hybrid or collaborative cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with people at different levels within the organization.
• Experience with automated dashboards and summary reports.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working - a mix of working from home and in the office.
• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis.
• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%.
• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice.
• Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications and continuing education.
• Active support for six Employee Networks and community giving opportunities.