VP, US Federal & State Income Tax Compliance
At a glance
VP-level Tax role at Chubb. Philadelphia · full-time · $180,000–$250,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Direct US federal and state income tax filings for insurance and non-insurance entities, keeping returns accurate and on schedule
- Interpret tax rules and advise business partners on corporate reporting decisions
- Coordinate tax compliance work with Legal, Finance, Treasury, Accounting and external advisers
- Improve reporting workflows through technology and data strategies, while tracking relevant tax law changes
- Coach team members and strengthen tax knowledge across finance
What you bring
- At least fifteen years handling corporate tax reporting and compliance
- Strong command of federal, state and international tax rules
- Leadership experience in a complex multinational setting
- Experience advancing process improvement, automation or tax technology
Who this fits
This VP role suits a senior tax leader who can explain complex issues to executives and non-tax colleagues, while working independently and with partner teams. A degree in accounting or finance, or an advanced tax qualification, is desirable; insurance tax experience is preferred but not required. The role is based in Philadelphia.
From the employer
Position Overview:
We are seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced tax professional with leadership experience in US Federal and State income tax reporting and compliance for a large, international, and complex organization. The professional we seek would lead this function and would be a key member of Chubb’s global tax team. Someone in this position will be analyzing and interpreting complex tax laws and regulations and determining the appropriate tax return reporting pertaining to Chubb’s insurance and non-insurance businesses. Importantly, this position provides advice and supports others by providing guidance to our internal business partners. The position requires a leader who is a team player that is technical, organized, and responsive and can manage complex reporting related projects while producing accurate and timely results. Successful candidates would also have a track record of embracing enabling technology and leveraging data strategies to improve related processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the tax reporting function responsible for filing timely and accurate US Federal and state income tax returns for insurance and non-insurance companies.
- Provide technical tax advice and guidance on corporate tax reporting matters.
- Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Treasury, and Accounting teams to ensure compliance with US federal and state tax laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with external advisors and consultants as needed to address complex tax reporting issues.
- Lead related processes ensuring that they are enabled by technology and leverage data strategies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and cycle time.
- Stay abreast of changes in tax legislation and policy developments that may impact Chubb’s US tax reporting.
- Develop and coach team members and build tax capability across the broader finance organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, and/or a Juris Doctor (JD), master’s degree or LLM in taxation, desirable
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in corporate tax reporting and compliance.
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and international tax laws and regulations
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a complex, multinational environment
- Ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly to senior leaders and non-tax stakeholders
- Experience driving process improvement, automation, or tax technology initiatives
Desired Skills:
- Proven leadership in corporate tax reporting and compliance in both US Federal and State income tax for a large multinational enterprise
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex concepts to non-tax experts
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to navigate complex tax issues
- Insurance tax experience is preferred but not a requirement, financial services, public accounting, and prior private industry experience desirable.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
The pay range for the role is $180,000 to $250,000. The specific offer will depend on an applicant’s skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found on our careers website. The disclosed pay range estimate may be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled.