Remote Senior Tax Quality and Planning Manager

Highmark Health; Honolulu (HI); Remote; USD 118,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a senior tax professional to oversee quality and accuracy of routine tax assignments and special projects across core tax accounting and tax compliance. You will lead QA reviews, guide junior staff, and draft audit-ready documentation in ASC 740, while advising on tax implications of transactions and maintaining internal controls.

Requirements include 7+ years in tax with supervisory experience, strong ASC 740 knowledge, and a CPA preference.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in tax with QA or supervisory roles.
• Tax accounting (ASC 740), tax compliance and planning experience in corporate tax or public accounting.
• CPA certification preferred or equivalent education/experience

Responsibilities

• Quality assurance of tax work related to significant transactions (mergers, acquisitions, divestitures).
• Provide guidance and training to junior tax staff as needed.
• Draft memoranda and audit-ready documentation to support positions in tax returns and financial statements (ASC 740).
• Manage tax uncertainty and risk by reviewing third-party opinions and risk controls.
• Assist in reporting the impact of tax planning strategies and defend positions on audit notices.

Skills

Federal tax knowledge

Tax accounting & GAAP/SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Taxation or Business

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a senior tax professional to oversee quality and accuracy of routine tax assignments and special projects across core tax accounting and tax compliance. You will lead QA reviews, guide junior staff, and draft audit-ready documentation in ASC 740, while advising on tax implications of transactions and maintaining internal controls.

Requirements include 7+ years in tax with supervisory experience, strong ASC 740 knowledge, and a CPA preference.