AVP, Tax

Coaction Global, Inc.; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive bonus

Benefits package: PTO, medical, dental

Retirement plan

Job summary

Coaction Global, Inc. in Morristown, NJ is seeking an AVP, Tax to lead the tax function, directing strategy, compliance and reporting under GAAP (ASC 740) and Statutory (SSAP 101) standards.

You will advise the CFO/CAO on tax implications of investments, M&A activity, and regulatory changes, driving efficiency with technology and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MST required.
• 12–15 years of progressive tax experience with P&C insurance focus.
• Mastery of ASC 740 and SSAP 101 is essential.
• Strong leadership and ability to translate complex tax concepts for executives.

Responsibilities

• Direct the tax function, aligning strategy with business objectives and advising senior leaders.
• Lead GAAP and Statutory tax provisioning and reporting, including SSAP 101 calculations.
• Oversee U.S. Form 1120 consolidation and multi-jurisdictional filings.
• Manage tax audits, regulators, and risk; monitor legislative impact on ETR.
• Develop tax policies and governance; mentor the tax team and drive automation.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Communication

Team Development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation (MST)

Tools

Enterprise tax software

Advanced Excel modeling

Job description

At Coaction, we’re a unique mix of leaders, achievers, thinkers, and team players with a high-performance mindset and a diverse skillset. We bring our industry expertise together to continually push the boundaries of what insurance can be for our clients.The AVP, Tax serves as the primary tax executive for the organization, directing the tax strategy, compliance framework, and financial reporting for the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the tax provision under both GAAP (ASC 740) and Statutory (SSAP 101) standards, while proactively identifying opportunities to optimize the company’s tax position. As a key leader in thefinance organization, the AVP will advise senior leadership on the tax implications of business strategies, including M&A, capital management, and regulatory changes.## Key Responsibilities * Strategic Leadership: Direct the tax function, aligning tax strategies with corporate business objectives. Provide expert counsel to the CFO and CAO on the tax impact of investments, reinsurance transactions, and corporate structuring.* Provision & Reporting: Lead the end-to-end GAAP and Statutory tax accounting process. Ensure the accuracy of quarterly and annual tax provisions, including the complex Admitted Asset calculations under SSAP 101 for the P&C entities.* Consolidated Compliance: Oversee the U.S. consolidated Form 1120.* Premium Tax Strategy: Provide executive oversight of premium and surplus lines tax filings across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring optimization of retaliatory tax positions and credits.* Tax Controversy & Audit Defense: Act as the primary liaison for Federal and State taxing authorities. Lead the defense strategy for all tax audits and proactively manage the company’s tax risk profile.* Regulatory & Legislative Monitoring: Evaluate and communicate the impact of emerging tax legislation on the company’s effective tax rate (ETR) and capital position.* Internal Controls & Governance: Maintain a robust control environment over tax reporting (SOX/MAR). Design and implement tax policies that mitigate operational risk and ensure global consistency.* Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies* Team Development: Lead and mentor a high-performing tax team. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging technology to drive automation and efficiency.## Qualifications* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation (MST) required.* Experience: Minimum of 12–15 years of progressive tax experience, with a significant focus on the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance industry.* Technical Expertise: \\* Mastery of ASC 740 (GAAP) and SSAP 101 (Statutory) is essential.* Deep understanding of the P&C Yellow Book and the nuances of insurance-specific tax law (e.g., discounting of unpaid losses, PRTF).* Leadership: Proven track record of managing professional staff and leading cross-functional projects.* Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical tax concepts into actionable insights for non-tax executives and Board members.* Software: Advanced proficiency in enterprise tax software and advanced Excel modeling Salary range specific to for this role: $168,000-$228,000 + discretionary incentive bonus + benefits depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, and qualifications. In addition, employees are eligible for standard benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and retirement.