Senior Tax Accounting Leader — ASC 740 & Compliance

National Life Insurance Company Limited; Addison, Montpelier (TX, VT); On-site; USD 111,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

National Life Group in Addison, TX is seeking an Associate Director to lead the income tax provision and related reporting. This hands-on leadership role requires ensuring accurate federal, state, and local tax compliance, strong internal controls, and collaboration with Finance, Legal, and Operations.

You will oversee tax forecasting, prepare disclosures under ASC 740 and SSAP 101, manage external advisors, mentor staff, and support planning and audit activities in a dynamic corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or EA required.
• 5–10 years of U.S. federal income tax experience; life/annuity insurance preferred.
• Strong experience with income tax provision and tax compliance (federal/state/local).
• Knowledge of ASC 740 and SSAP 101 tax accounting and disclosures.
• Advanced Excel; experience with OneSource and Workday preferred.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop tax professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the income tax provision and reporting under ASC 740 and SSAP 101.
• Oversee tax forecasting and effective tax rate analysis.
• Manage federal, state, and local income tax compliance and returns.
• Review deliverables, improve processes, and strengthen internal controls.
• Manage external tax advisors for timely, high-quality engagements.
• Support tax planning initiatives and risk mitigation.
• Conduct technical tax research and provide guidance on compliance.
• Respond to audits and regulatory inquiries; monitor tax-law changes.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Accounting, Investments, and other stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach tax team members toward goals.

Skills

ASC 740 knowledge

SSAP 101 knowledge

Tax provision

Tax forecasting

Tax research

Leadership

Communication

Audit support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/related field

CPA or Enrolled Agent

Tools

OneSource Tax Provision

OneSource Income Tax

Workday

Job description

National Life Group in Addison, TX is seeking an Associate Director to lead the income tax provision and related reporting. This hands-on leadership role requires ensuring accurate federal, state, and local tax compliance, strong internal controls, and collaboration with Finance, Legal, and Operations.

You will oversee tax forecasting, prepare disclosures under ASC 740 and SSAP 101, manage external advisors, mentor staff, and support planning and audit activities in a dynamic corporate setting.