Director Corporate Tax

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co.; Nebraska; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Vacation and holidays

No sponsorship requirement

Job summary

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. seeks a seasoned tax leader to shape enterprise tax strategy and ensure compliance across federal, state, local and international tax laws. You will guide tax provision and reporting under GAAP and statutory standards while coordinating with auditors and regulators.

You will mentor a team of tax professionals, influence business decisions with clear financial insights, and partner across functions to manage complex tax matters for an insurance-focused enterprise.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax, tax accounting, financial reporting, statutory accounting, or related finance leadership.
• 7-9 years of experience in insurance, financial services, or another highly regulated environment with insurance tax matters knowledge.
• 7-9 years of leadership directing teams and partnering with enterprise stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct enterprise corporate tax strategies aligned with business objectives and compliance.
• Lead preparation, review, and filing of corporate income tax returns and related disclosures.
• Provide leadership for tax accounting and reporting under GAAP and statutory accounting.
• Advise senior leaders on tax implications and financial impacts of business initiatives.
• Monitor tax law changes and regulatory expectations; drive policy and process improvements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulators.
• Lead, coach, and develop tax professionals for technical excellence and enterprise partnership.

Skills

Strategic tax leadership

Tax planning

Tax compliance

GAAP & statutory accounting

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication with senior leaders

Regulatory awareness (federal/state/in

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in accounting/finance

CPA or equivalent designation

Tools

Tax software/tools

ERP systems

External auditor coordination

Job description

Location: Hybrid, Nebraska
Work Type: Full Time Regular
Job No: 505294
Categories: Finance/Accounting
Application Closes: Closes Oct 25, 2026

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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
• Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays. See our benefits and perks page for details.
• Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Develop and direct enterprise corporate tax strategies that support business objectives, optimize the company's tax position, and maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and international tax laws.
• Lead the preparation, review, and timely filing of corporate income tax returns, tax provisions, regulatory filings, and related disclosures, including tax matters affecting insurance entities.
• Provide strategic leadership for tax accounting and reporting under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and statutory accounting principles, including provisions, deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, and financial statement impacts.
• Advise senior leaders and business partners on the tax implications, risks, opportunities, and financial impacts of business initiatives, transactions, investments, products, and enterprise projects.
• Monitor changes in tax law, insurance regulation, accounting guidance, and regulatory expectations; recommend and lead corresponding changes to policies, processes, controls, and reporting practices.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, examiners, tax authorities, and regulators to support audits, examinations, inquiries, and resolution of complex tax matters.
• Lead, coach, and develop tax professionals while building an engaged, collaborative, accountable team focused on technical excellence, process improvement, and enterprise partnership

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax, tax accounting, financial reporting, statutory accounting, public accounting, or related finance or accounting leadership.
• 7-9 years of experience in the insurance industry, financial services, or another highly regulated environment, along with comprehensive knowledge of insurance company tax matters and statutory reporting considerations.
• 7-9 years of leadership experience directing teams, managing complex initiatives, setting priorities, and influencing business partners across an enterprise environment.
• Expert knowledge of corporate taxation, tax compliance, tax planning, and GAAP and statutory accounting principles, including application to tax provisions, regulatory filings, financial statements, and disclosures.
• Excellent communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to explain complex tax, accounting, and regulatory matters to senior leaders, auditors, regulators, and business partners.
• You promote a collaborative culture, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do.
• Ability to work in the home office in Omaha, NE three days a week.

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor's or master's degree, or equivalent experience, in accounting, finance, taxation, business administration, law, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or another professional designation in accounting, finance, or tax.
• Experience partnering with external auditors, tax authorities, regulatory examiners, senior leaders, and cross-functional partners on complex tax and reporting matters; Omaha-based candidates or candidates willing to relocate to Omaha are preferred.

We value unique experience, skills, and passion for innovation. If your experience aligns with the listed requirements,

If you have questions about your application or the hiring process , email our Talent Acquisition area at [e-mail] . Please allow at least one week from time of applying if you are checking on the status.

Together we achieve greatness. Not only is this a core value, but it's also representative of the kind of place we are - built by the strength and integrity of our employees. It's why we're named a "Great Place to Work".

Surround yourself with an authentic and inclusive culture. Your strengths and differences will be valued and celebrated by a diverse community of co-workers.