Assistant Vice President, Tax

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Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

The AVP, Tax Reporting is responsible for overseeing the enterprise's tax reporting and compliance functions to ensure accurate, timely, and strategic tax disclosures. This role collaborates with internal stakeholders and external advisors to manage risk, ensure compliance with tax regulations, and support the company's financial integrity. The VP also plays a critical role in driving improvements in processes and controls across the tax function.

Position Responsibilities:

• Identifying and implementing direct and indirect tax planning opportunities
• Creating, implementing and managing tax models and forecasts impacting cash, tax expense and tax asset assets/liabilities including potential effects from tax planning, business activity and/or M&A activity
• Supporting M&A activity including due diligence, structuring and implementation
• Being a functional contact supporting business leaders on tax and tax-related matters
• Supporting various business initiatives

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of public accounting and/or in-house corporate tax department experience (or equivalent) 
• Experience in Insurance, financial services or healthcare sectors
• Experience with accounting for income taxes
• Experience with data visualization tools 
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, influencing strategy and achieving goals by working with people across the organization
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly effective interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills, with an ability to address complex tax matters in ways that are meaningful and useful to non-tax professionals
• Effective presentation skills
• Proven process-improvement track record
• Advanced law degree or Master's degree in Tax, Accounting, or related field preferred
• Licensed CPA , MST or equivalent advanced/degree/certification
• Sponsorship is not accepted for this opportunity
• This is a hybrid role based out of our Chicago, IL location

The range for this position is $190,000 to $220,000. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors.  This job is also eligible for our Kemper benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)  

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles.  Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email.  Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates.  If you receive such a message, delete it.