Sr. Director, Tax Accounting

Blue Shield of CA; Redding (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of California is seeking a Senior Director, Tax Accounting to lead enterprise tax strategy, compliance, and specialty accounting across the family of companies. This role reports to the VP, Controller and focuses on disciplined risk management and accurate execution across critical tax processes.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 12+ years of tax/accounting experience, and 8+ years of people management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or equivalent.
• 12+ years in tax/accounting roles with progressive responsibility.
• 8+ years of people management experience.
• CPA or CMA certification highly desired.
• Healthcare/insurance industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise tax strategy and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee specialty accounting across the family of companies.
• Drive disciplined risk management and accurate execution.

Skills

Tax accounting

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA/CMA or related certification desired

Job description

Your Role

The Senior Director, Tax Accounting leads enterprise tax strategy, compliance, and specialty accounting across the family of companies, ensuring accurate execution, regulatory compliance, and disciplined risk management. This role reports to the Vice President, Controller for Ascendiun and the family of companies. The role and team create enterprise value by turning complex tax requirements into disciplined execution, sound decisions, and continuity across critical tax processes.

Your Knowledge and Experience

• 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, Certified Management Accountant, or other related certification highly desired
• Prior healthcare or insurance experience a plus

Hybrid

This role requires employees to be in-office based on our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week. Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.