Tax Manager – Financial Reporting & Compliance

American General Life Insurance Company; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Corebridge Financial is seeking a Tax Manager – Financial Reporting & Compliance to lead U.S. GAAP and statutory tax reporting, tax compliance, and international tax matters.

You will partner across Tax, Finance, Accounting, Investments, Investor Relations, and IT to drive process improvements and technology-enabled solutions. The role involves leading merger integration and transformation initiatives while coordinating cross-functional teams in a complex insurance/financial services environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field.
• CPA preferred; MST or MBA a plus.
• 6+ years of experience in tax accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, or public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740; statutory accounting experience preferred.
• Insurance or financial services experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with international tax, Bermuda, alternative investments, or tax technology initiatives is a plus.
• Strong analytical, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively across multiple areas of the tax function.

Responsibilities

• Provide quarterly and annual U.S. GAAP tax provision and reporting processes under ASC 740.
• Support statutory tax accounting and reporting, including SSAP 101.
• Assist with federal, state, international, and Bermuda tax compliance activities.
• Analyze tax implications of significant business transactions, investments, and complex investment structures.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Investments, and Investor Relations to support financial reporting, tax disclosures, earnings materials, and external reporting.
• Support tax audits, examinations, and responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Research and communicate the impact of tax law, accounting, and regulatory developments on the Company.
• Serve as a key Tax lead for merger integration and transformation initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects involving Tax, Finance, Accounting, IT, Investments, and other business stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, automation, analytics, and technology.
• Support development of future-state tax processes, operating models, and reporting capabilities.
• Help ensure integration and transformation efforts result in scalable, sustainable solutions that improve efficiency and effectiveness across the Tax function.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization.
• Serve as a trusted tax resource and mentor to junior team members.
• Communicate complex tax matters clearly to both tax and non-tax audiences.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and compliance service providers, providing direction, oversight, and review within the Company's co-sourcing model to ensure high-quality, timely, and efficient delivery of tax compliance and reporting activities.

Skills

ASC 740 knowledge

Tax compliance

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field

Job description

Who We Are

At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow. We align to a set of Values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life: We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act decisively for our customers and partners. We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders. We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future. We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.

About The Role

The Tax Manager – Financial Reporting & Compliance is a key member of the Tax team, supporting U.S. GAAP and statutory tax reporting, tax compliance, international tax matters, investment-related tax issues, and strategic initiatives across the Company. This role will also serve as a lead resource for merger integration and tax transformation efforts, partnering across Tax, Finance, Accounting, Investments, Investor Relations, and IT to improve processes, implement technology solutions, and support the Company's future-state operating model. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional seeking broad exposure across a complex insurance and financial services organization, with significant interaction with senior leadership and participation in high-impact initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Compliance Support quarterly and annual U.S. GAAP tax provision and reporting processes under ASC 740.
• Support statutory tax accounting and reporting, including SSAP 101.
• Assist with federal, state, international, and Bermuda tax compliance activities.
• Analyze tax implications of significant business transactions, investments, and complex investment structures.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Investments, and Investor Relations to support financial reporting, tax disclosures, earnings materials, and external reporting.
• Support tax audits, examinations, and responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Research and communicate the impact of tax law, accounting, and regulatory developments on the Company.

Integration, Technology & Process Improvement

• Serve as a key Tax lead for merger integration and transformation initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects involving Tax, Finance, Accounting, IT, Investments, and other business stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, automation, analytics, and technology.
• Support development of future-state tax processes, operating models, and reporting capabilities.
• Help ensure integration and transformation efforts result in scalable, sustainable solutions that improve efficiency and effectiveness across the Tax function.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization.
• Serve as a trusted tax resource and mentor to junior team members.
• Communicate complex tax matters clearly to both tax and non-tax audiences.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and compliance service providers, providing direction, oversight, and review within the Company's co-sourcing model to ensure high-quality, timely, and efficient delivery of tax compliance and reporting activities.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to work across a broad range of tax topics based on business needs.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field.
• CPA preferred; MST or MBA a plus.
• 6+ years of experience in tax accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, or public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740; statutory accounting experience preferred.
• Insurance or financial services experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with international tax, Bermuda, alternative investments, or tax technology initiatives is a plus.
• Strong analytical, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively across multiple areas of the tax function.

Compensation

Corebridge also offers a range of competitive benefits as part of the total compensation package, as detailed below.

Work Location

If the position is based in one of Corebridge Financials' hub offices which are Houston, TX, Jersey City, NJ. or Woodland Hills, CA office the role is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely. However, we are open to considering full remote candidates outside of these areas.

Why Corebridge?

At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.

Benefit Offerings Include

• Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
• Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
• Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.
• Eligibility for and participation in employer-sponsored benefit plans and Company programs will be subject to applicable law, governing Plan document(s) and Company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws.

All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives.

Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Functional Area: FA - Finance

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%

Relocation Provided: No American General Life Insurance Company

Corebridge Financial makes it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives. Corebridge is one of the largest providers of retirement solutions and insurance products in the United States. We proudly partner with financial professionals and institutions to help individuals plan, save for and achieve secure financial futures. For more information, visit www.corebridgefinancial.com.