Senior Tax Strategy Director — Hybrid

Blue Shield of CA; Lodi (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of California seeks a Senior Director, Tax Accounting to lead enterprise tax strategy, compliance, and specialty accounting across its family of companies, ensuring accurate execution and disciplined risk management. You will report to the VP Controller and drive value through sound tax decisions, regulatory compliance, and cross‑functional collaboration.

A CPA or CMA, 12+ years of tax/accounting, and 8+ years of people leadership are required; healthcare experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Requires a minimum of 12 years prior relevant tax/accounting experience.
• Requires a minimum of 8 years of prior people management experience with direct responsibility for supervising, coaching, and evaluating direct reports.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise tax strategy, compliance, and specialty accounting across the family of companies.
• Ensure accurate execution, regulatory compliance, and disciplined risk management.
• Collaborate with leadership, including the VP Controller, to drive enterprise value through sound tax decisions.

Skills

Tax accounting

People management

Healthcare knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Job description

Blue Shield of California seeks a Senior Director, Tax Accounting to lead enterprise tax strategy, compliance, and specialty accounting across its family of companies, ensuring accurate execution and disciplined risk management. You will report to the VP Controller and drive value through sound tax decisions, regulatory compliance, and cross‑functional collaboration.

A CPA or CMA, 12+ years of tax/accounting, and 8+ years of people leadership are required; healthcare experience is a plus.