Director Corporate Tax

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co.; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match and 2%

Vacation and paid holidays

Work-life balance benefits

Job summary

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. in Omaha, NE seeks a senior tax leader to direct enterprise tax strategies, ensure GAAP and statutory reporting, and advise executives on tax implications of strategic initiatives. The role requires a track record ofNavigating federal/state/local tax laws, insurance tax matters, and coordinating audits with external partners. Hybrid work arrangement in Omaha is available.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of corporate taxation, tax compliance, tax planning, and GAAP & statutory accounting principles.
• Excellent communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills for senior leaders and regulators.
• Experience leading tax strategy, audits, and cross-functional tax initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct enterprise corporate tax strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns and tax provisions.
• Provide strategic leadership for tax accounting and reporting under GAAP and statutory principles.
• Advise senior leaders on tax implications of business initiatives and transactions.
• Monitor tax law changes and regulatory expectations; update policies and controls accordingly.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulators.

Skills

Corporate tax

Tax accounting

GAAP & statutory accounting

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

CPA or equivalent

Job description

• 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.