Senior Director Tax

JCW Group; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group is seeking a Senior Tax Director to lead and oversee its corporate tax function. This high-visibility role partners with senior management to support growth while ensuring tax efficiency and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of corporate tax experience, CPA and/or Master's in Taxation, and a strong background in ASC 740 and insurance/financial services taxation. Collaboration with tax advisors, auditors, and regulators is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive corporate tax experience.
• Experience with federal and state income tax regulations.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the corporate tax function for federal, state, and local income tax planning, compliance, and reporting.
• Develop and execute tax strategies aligned with business objectives and financial goals.
• Manage preparation, review, and filing of corporate income tax returns at federal and state levels.
• Oversee ASC 740 tax accounting and reporting under GAAP, including deferred tax assets/liabilities.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Organizational

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

CPA license

Master's in Taxation

Job description

A well-established insurance company is seeking an accomplished Senior Tax Director to lead and oversee its corporate tax function. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a strategic, hands‑on tax professional who can partner with senior management, finance, and other key stakeholders to support the company's continued growth while ensuring tax efficiency and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the company's corporate tax function, including federal, state, and local income tax planning, compliance, and reporting.
• Develop and execute tax strategies that align with the company's overall business objectives and financial goals.
• Manage the preparation, review, and filing of federal and state corporate income tax returns.
• Oversee tax accounting and reporting under GAAP, including ASC 740, income tax provisions, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and effective tax rate analysis.
• Provide technical tax guidance on complex transactions, business initiatives, investments, and organizational structures.
• Oversee tax planning and compliance considerations specific to the insurance industry, including insurance company tax regulations and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks while ensuring compliance with evolving federal and state tax legislation.
• Partner with the CFO, and senior finance leadership on tax-related matters, financial planning, and strategic business decisions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the corporate tax team.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls, reporting efficiencies, and overall tax function effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of progressive corporate tax experience.
• Big Four public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• CPA license and/or Master's degree in Taxation required.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state corporate income tax regulations.
• Strong technical understanding of ASC 740 and corporate tax accounting.
• Experience with insurance company taxation or within the insurance or broader financial services industry highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex tax compliance, tax planning, and financial reporting functions.
• Experience working directly with executive leadership and advising on strategic tax matters.
• Prior leadership experience, including managing and developing tax professionals.
• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.