Associate Director of Tax

Insight Global (United States); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

A leading staffing company is seeking an Associate Director of Tax to lead the income tax function for a technology-driven health insurance organization. This role includes managing tax provisions under GAAP, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with finance teams. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in tax within the insurance domain. Compensation ranges from $175,000 to $213,000 annually with benefits such as healthcare and paid leave.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax.
• Experience in insurance or consulting for insurance organizations.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and tax reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage quarterly and annual income tax provision processes.
• Review federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Support tax audits and regulatory inquiries.
• Drive process improvements in the tax function.
• Lead tax forecasting and planning initiatives.

Skills

Tax compliance

Process improvement

Tax forecasting

ASC 740 knowledge

Communication

Education

CPA or Master’s in Taxation

Tools

Tax provision software

Job description

Location: New York, NY (2–3 days onsite) OR Fully Remote in Hartford, CT

Compensation: $175,000 – $213,000

Employment Type: Permanent

Interview Process: 2 Rounds

Overview

Insight Global is seeking an Associate Director of Tax to lead the income tax function for a technology-driven health insurance organization. This role will oversee tax provisions under GAAP and statutory reporting, while managing federal, state, and local income tax compliance across corporate and insurance entities. The Associate Director will partner with finance teams and external advisors to ensure accurate reporting, timely filings, and strong tax governance.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Manage quarterly and annual income tax provision processes in accordance with ASC 740.
• Review federal, state, and local income tax returns and estimated payments.
• Support tax audits, notices, and regulatory inquiries.
• Drive process improvements and support automation within the tax function.
• Lead tax forecasting and planning initiatives.
• Stay current on tax developments impacting the insurance industry and collaborate cross-functionally on tax matters.

Must-Haves

• 7+ years of tax experience in public accounting or a corporate tax department.
• Experience working within an insurance company or consulting for insurance organizations.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740.

Plusses

• CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation.
• Experience with Statutory Accounting Principles (SSAP), including SSAP 101.
• Knowledge of U.S. insurance tax regulations.
• Experience with tax provision software and working with large datasets.
• Familiarity with state tax nexus considerations.

Compensation

$175,000 to $213,000 per year annual salary.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefits

Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.