Senior - Financial Services Industries - Insurance Tax

Company: Deloitte
Location: Jericho
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Are you a senior tax professional who wants to specialize in Financial Services and Insurance? Do phrases like "accounting for income taxes," "tax structuring," and "tax controversy" peak your interest? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, you should consider a career in Deloitte's Business Tax Services Insurance practice.


What you'll do


As an Insurance Tax Consultant within the Business Tax Services group, you will be a valuable member on tax engagements, assisting across a variety of tax services that are relevant for public and private companies, ranging from project management support, analytical support, and tax consulting for our Insurance industry sector clients. Responsibilities will include:


Provide tax advisory services to clients in the insurance industry across business functions such as underwriting, claims, IT, finance and accounting

Lead project work streams and engagements including the management of staff practitioners

Coordinating with the client's tax and finance departments to gather data for tax return preparation

Assisting with strategic tax planning including researching federal tax law and drafting technical memos

Assisting with IRS audit defense.


The Team


At Deloitte Tax LLP, our Business Tax Services team provides expertise to clients to gain a competitive advantage by integrating tax strategy into their business operations while working within the confines of their individual risk profiles. Business Tax subject matter experts and industry specialists provide services relevant to our client's business. Our team will assist with global tax challenges and transform the tax department to create greater impact and efficiency within our client's organization. Our spectrum of business tax services are relevant for public and private companies and range from tax planning to tax compliance, controversy and risk management, specialized services including research and development, government incentives, and tax management consulting. Join us, and help clients optimize their tax functions and take strategy to the next level. Learn more about Deloitte Business Tax Services.


Qualifications


Required


Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, management, technology, sciences, or related fields

3+ years' experience with the full Microsoft Office Suite

3+ years' experience working with private or public corporations

One of the following accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain:

Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA

If not CPA eligible:

Licensed Attorney

Enrolled Agent

Other- Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA) or Certified Financial Planner (CFP) may also be acceptable depending on the specific role and business approval.

Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve


Preferred


Advanced degree such as Masters of Tax, JD, and/or LLM

Experience in the life insurance, property insurance or casualties industry

Previous Big 4 or large CPA firm experience

Previous experience with corporate tax preparation, tax compliance, or tax controversy

Demonstrated abilities to problem solve and lead

Strong presentation and communication skills

Excellent research and writing skills

Supervisory experience

Ability to interface with clients at senior levels effectively

Ability to lead significant workflows/projects.


The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $74,900 to $139,100.


You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.


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