Corporate Tax Consultant

Securian-Financial-4; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Leave programs (parental, caregiver,など

Holidays

Company 401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Volunteer time off

Associate Resource Groups

Job summary

Securian Financial is seeking a Corporate Tax Consultant to provide tax expertise on complex reinsurance transactions, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and other strategic corporate initiatives. You will partner with cross-functional leaders to design tax-efficient solutions and ensure regulatory compliance from planning through execution.

You will lead strategic transaction consulting, tax planning, and research, while communicating financial impacts to executives and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of corporate tax experience with strong technical tax knowledge.
• Experience supporting complex corporate transactions, including due diligence and transaction analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the tax subject matter expert for internal and external reinsurance transactions, providing guidance on structures and tax implications.
• Partner with Strategic Business Development to support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate initiatives from due diligence through execution.
• Evaluate transaction structures and recommend tax-efficient alternatives to optimize outcomes.
• Communicate tax strategy impacts to business leaders and cross-functional partners.
• Develop and evaluate innovative tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities across federal, state, and premium taxes.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess impacts on operations and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Actuarial, and business leaders to ensure tax considerations are included in strategic decisions.
• Educate stakeholders on tax implications of business transactions and planning opportunities.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Acumen

Business Writing

Critical Thinking

Innovative Thinking

Tax Strategies

Working Independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field

Master's degree in Taxation, CPA, JD, or other advanced tax credential

Job description

Overview:Join a high-performing Corporate Tax team where you'll play a strategic role in some of the organization's most significant business initiatives. As a Corporate Tax Consultant, you'll provide tax expertise on complex reinsurance transactions, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate initiatives that help shape the future of Securian Financial.This role offers the opportunity to influence business decisions from the earliest stages of strategic planning through execution. You'll collaborate with leaders across Finance, Strategic Business Development, Legal, and other business partners to design innovative, tax-efficient solutions that support the company's growth while ensuring compliance with evolving tax regulations.If you enjoy solving complex tax challenges, partnering on high-impact transactions, and helping drive business strategy, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Strategic Transaction ConsultingServe as the tax subject matter expert for internal and external reinsurance transactions, providing guidance on transaction structures, agreements, and tax implications.Partner with Strategic Business Development to support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate initiatives from due diligence through execution.Evaluate transaction structures and recommend creative, tax-efficient alternatives that optimize business outcomes.Communicate the financial and economic impact of tax strategies to business leaders and cross-functional partners.Tax Planning & ResearchDevelop and evaluate innovative tax planning strategies to minimize federal, state, and premium tax liabilities.Conduct complex tax research and provide practical guidance on technical tax matters affecting the organization.Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess their impact on business operations and strategic initiatives.Identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.Cross-Functional Partnership & CompliancePartner with the Corporate Tax team to support quarterly tax provisions and annual federal and state tax filings.Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Actuarial, and business leaders to ensure tax considerations are incorporated into strategic decisions.Educate stakeholders on the tax implications of business transactions and planning opportunities.Support a culture of strong governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the tax function.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.Five or more years of corporate tax experience with strong technical tax knowledge.Experience supporting complex corporate transactions, including due diligence and transaction analysis.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex tax issues and develop practical solutions.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to a variety of audiences.Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams while managing multiple priorities.Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in Taxation, CPA, JD, or other advanced tax credential.Five to eight years of corporate tax experience within the life insurance industry.Experience with life insurance taxation, including reinsurance taxation.Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, or other strategic corporate transactions.Knowledge of federal, state, and premium tax requirements applicable to insurance companies.Proven ability to develop innovative tax planning strategies that support business growth while optimizing tax outcomes.Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you’re in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you’ll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.Preferred Skills:Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Business Writing, Critical Thinking, Innovative Thinking, Tax Strategies, Working IndependentlyThe estimated base pay range for this job is:$73,700.00 - $136,800.00Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job – it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:Paid time off:We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:Environmental Health & SustainabilityMental Wellness and DisabilityPride at Securian FinancialSecurian Young Professionals NetworkSecurian Multicultural NetworkSecurian Women and Allies NetworkServicemember Associate Resource GroupThis information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at [e-mail], by telephone [phone] (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).Securian Financial is a drug-free workplace.