Tax Strategy Lead - AI-Driven Global Compliance

Financeroles; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Markel Group is seeking a Lead Tax Accountant with 3-5 years of experience, preferably in a Big 4 public accounting firm, to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to work across both income and non-income taxes, partner directly with tax leadership, interact with taxing authorities, and help drive innovation through AI and technology-enabled solutions.

US work authorization is required. The role emphasizes audits, compliance, and strategic tax initiatives across federal, state, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field.
• 3–5 years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax.
• Experience with federal and state income tax compliance.
• Experience with non-income taxes (sales/use, premium, excise, gross receipts, property).
• Experience supporting tax audits, notices, and tax controversy matters.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Big 4 experience strongly preferred.
• Interest in AI, automation, and technology‑enabled tax solutions in addition to Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Support federal, state, local, and international tax audits and examinations.
• Prepare, organize, and respond to documentation requests from taxing authorities during audits and examinations.
• Analyze tax returns, audit workpapers, and supporting documentation to identify issues, assess risks, and assist the tax management team in developing recommendations and audit response strategies.
• Manage tax notices, information requests, and audit correspondence through resolution.
• Review and prepare income and non-income tax compliance workpapers and filings prepared by internal teams and external advisors.
• Support compliance activities related to federal and state income taxes, premium tax, sales and use tax, federal excise tax, gross receipts tax, property tax, and other indirect taxes.
• Research technical tax issues and assist with tax controversy and regulatory matters.
• Leverage AI, automation tools, and data analytics to improve compliance processes, audit support, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in special projects and strategic tax initiatives as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication & PM

AI & automation interest

CPA or CPA candidate

Big 4 experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax

Tools

Excel

Job description

Markel Group is seeking a Lead Tax Accountant with 3-5 years of experience, preferably in a Big 4 public accounting firm, to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to work across both income and non-income taxes, partner directly with tax leadership, interact with taxing authorities, and help drive innovation through AI and technology-enabled solutions.

US work authorization is required. The role emphasizes audits, compliance, and strategic tax initiatives across federal, state, and