Tax Manager

Bankers Financial Corporation; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

HSA contribution

401(k) plan

PTO + holidays

Employee assistance program

Life and disability insurance

Dental and vision

Education assistance

Job summary

Bankers Financial Corporation is seeking a senior tax professional to oversee corporate income tax compliance, planning, and risk management. The role partners with Finance, external providers, and auditors to ensure accurate filings and compliant tax positions.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years in corporate taxation, ASC 740 experience, and strong communication skills to guide stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge in corporate and state income taxation
• Proven ability to manage multiple filings and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication with non-tax stakeholders
• Team oriented with internal partners and external advisors
• Proactive, hands-on approach to risk, compliance, and business objectives

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end federal and state income tax compliance, including returns, extensions, and estimated payments.
• Coordinate with external tax providers to ensure accuracy and timeliness of filings.
• Support ASC 740 provision workpapers, rate reconciliations, and tax footnote disclosures.
• Maintain tax policies, processes, and controls in coordination with Finance leadership.
• Monitor regulatory developments and maintain internal calendars for tax deadlines.

Skills

Tax expertise

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Proactive problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Why Join Us?

At Bankers Financial Corporation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

• Medical Coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including 100% preventive care and 24/7 telehealth
• Up to $2,000 annual HSA contribution for eligible plans
• 401(k) with automatic enrollment and a competitive, company performance-driven employer match to support your retirement goals
• Highly competitive, generous PTO program with flexible time off, 10 paid holidays, and paid volunteer days to support rest, balance, and community involvement
• Mental health & wellbeing support with a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
• Dental and vision coverage with strong preventive care
• Education assistance to support your professional growth

We go beyond the basics, investing in benefits that help you stay healthy, plan for the future, and maintain balance in your everyday life!

Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee the end-to-end income tax compliance process, including: federal and state income tax returns, extensions, and quarterly estimated tax payments.
• Manage and review the work of external tax provider for federal and state income tax filings, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Coordinate data collection, trial balance information, and supporting schedules from internal finance and accounting teams to provide complete and timely information to external tax provider.
• Review and validate tax positions, calculations, apportionment schedules, and supporting documentation prepared by external providers.
• Monitor and manage tax notice resolution, correspondence with tax authorities, and responses to information requests and audits, in coordination with external providers as needed.
• Work with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies to support audits and examinations related to income taxes.

Tax Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Collaborate with the accounting team on the monthly annual income tax provision (ASC 740), including current and deferred tax calculations for the consolidated group and legal entities.
• Support the preparation and review of tax provision workpapers, rate reconciliations, and related tax footnote disclosures for U.S. GAAP and Statutory financial statements.
• Maintain and document tax accounting policies, processes, and key controls in coordination with the Controller’s group.
• Assist with forecasts and budgets related to income taxes, including effective tax rate and cash tax projections.
• Serve as the primary internal point of contact for tax matters within the Finance department.

Tax Planning & Risk Management

• Monitor federal and state legislative and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the company’s tax position.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls over tax processes; support documentation and testing, where applicable.
• Maintain a calendar of key tax deadlines and deliverables (returns, estimates, provisions, payments) to ensure all obligations are met timely.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of recent corporate income tax experience in an accounting firm or other large corporate tax department; insurance industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Professional designation preferred: CPA, JD/LLM, or other relevant tax credential (e.g., MST).
• Experience with corporate taxation, consolidations, strong knowledge of ASC 740 and tax provisions.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent tax processes, deadlines, and stakeholders, including external tax service providers.

Skills And Competencies

• Strong technical tax knowledge in corporate and state income taxation and ASC 740.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage a high volume of filings, competing deadlines, and deliverables across federal and numerous state jurisdictions.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly articulate tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, able to work effectively with internal finance partners and external advisors.
• Proactive and hands-on, willing to dive into details while maintaining a broader view of risk, compliance, and business objectives.