Senior Tax Strategy Lead (Remote)

Highmark Health; Juneau (AK); Remote; USD 118,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a senior tax professional to manage the quality and accuracy of tax assignments, including ASC 740 compliance, for the company and affiliated entities. You will lead QA reviews for significant transactions, provide guidance to junior staff, perform tax research on special projects, and help document tax positions for audit readiness.

The role combines tax planning, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration in an office-based or remote setting, with a strong focus

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant progressive experience in tax, QA, or supervisory roles.
• Experience in tax accounting (ASC 740) and tax compliance.
• Experience in corporate tax or public accounting, and reviewing others' work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and accuracy of tax assignments and related deliverables.
• Lead QA reviews of tax work for significant transactions.
• Identify tax risks and advise on mitigating strategies.
• Provide guidance and training to junior tax staff.
• Support internal tax procedures and controls.
• Perform tax research on assigned projects.
• Advise on tax implications of proposed transactions.
• Prepare memoranda and audit-ready documentation under ASC 740.
• Manage tax uncertainty and defend positions during audits.
• Assist in reporting tax planning effects in financial statements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

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 manage the quality and accuracy of tax assignments, including ASC 740 compliance, for the company and affiliated entities. You will lead QA reviews for significant transactions, provide guidance to junior staff, perform tax research on special projects, and help document tax positions for audit readiness.

The role combines tax planning, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration in an office-based or remote setting, with a strong focus