VP, Tax

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About the Role

We’re seeking a senior tax professional to lead tax reporting and compliance for the Group.

The role would suit an experienced senior manager or director in Public Accounting, or equivalent in financial services or tax authority.

The hire would have responsibility for tax compliance and reporting for all entities in the Group except for the US, and would have overall responsibility for tax compliance and reporting at Group level, reporting to the Director, Group Tax. 

You would lead tax input to the business planning process and into calculations required for solvency submissions.  You would also lead tax input into controls, and would be the primary tax contact for the external audit team.

You would also lead where there is an opportunity to operationalize and optimize tax processes.

You would also have the opportunity to get involved with tax advice on investments, reinsurance contracts, restructuring, financing and other developments.

Key Responsibilities

• GAAP tax reporting for the Group, and for Bermuda and other non-US entities
• Tax compliance for non-US entities in the Group, and in particular Bermuda
• Tax input into the Group and Bermuda solvency calculations (EBS, stat etc)
• Operationalisation/improvement of tax processes
• Liaison with internal and external audit and control teams
• Tax business partnering with Finance and Actuarial

What You’ll Need

• Accounting qualifications
• Significant PQE experience, obtained in an industry or professional environment
• Operational tax systems skills and expertise
• Strong analytical and communication skills, including good business partnership skills with colleagues in Finance and Actuarial

Location: West Chester, PA, New York, NY. (#Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office),

Resolution Life US is committed to disclosing a reasonable estimate of the base salary for our job roles. These estimates consider a wide range of factors in making base salary decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

In addition to salary, Resolution Life US offers a comprehensive benefits package, including our health & wellness program, incentive and recognition programs, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The range for the role may differ based on the location.

$180k-$240k

Critical Skills
At Resolution Life, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture: 

• Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
• Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
• Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals. 
• Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions. 
• Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.