Director Corporate Tax

NBMBAA; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Vacation, personal time, and paidholid

Sponsorship-free employment

Job summary

Mutual of Omaha is seeking an experienced tax leader to develop and direct enterprise tax strategies, ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and international tax laws. You will lead the filing of tax returns and provisions, guide GAAP and statutory reporting, and advise executives on tax implications of major initiatives.

You will monitor regulatory changes, manage external relationships, and mentor a team of tax professionals in a collaborative, high-performance environment in Omaha,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, finance, taxation, business administration, law, or related field.
• CPA or another professional designation in accounting, finance, or tax.
• Experience partnering with external auditors, tax authorities, regulators, and cross-functional partners on complex tax and reporting matters; Omaha-based candidates or those willing to relocate to Omaha preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct enterprise corporate tax strategies that support business objectives and stay compliant with tax laws.
• Lead preparation, review, and timely filing of corporate income tax returns, tax provisions, and related disclosures.
• Provide strategic leadership for tax accounting and reporting under GAAP and statutory accounting principles.
• Advise senior leaders on tax implications, risks, opportunities, and financial impacts of business initiatives, transactions, investments, products, and projects.
• Monitor changes in tax law, accounting guidance, and regulatory expectations; update policies, processes, and controls accordingly.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, examiners, and regulators to support audits and complex matters.
• Lead, coach, and develop tax professionals to build an engaged, collaborative team focused on excellence.

Skills

Corporate tax leadership

Tax compliance

GAAP & statutory accounting

Strategic leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring/people development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting/finance/tax

CPA or other professional designation

Job description

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.

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.