Hiring: Associate Director, Tax Accounting Company: National Life Group Location: Addison, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 18:51:30 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Workday About the job Experience: •5 to 10 years of U.S. federal income tax experience required; life and annuity insurance industry experience and public accounting experience strongly preferred. •10 years of U.S. federal income tax experience required; life and annuity insurance industry experience and public accounting experience strongly preferred. Required Skills: •Lead the income tax provision and reporting process under ASC 740 and SSAP 101, including related tax entries, disclosures, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. •Lead tax forecasting, effective tax rate analysis, and other ad hoc tax reporting and modeling needs. •Oversee federal, state, and local income tax compliance, including return preparation, review, filing coordination, and return-to-provision analysis. •Review tax deliverables, improve processes, and strengthen internal controls to support accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. •Manage external tax advisors to ensure timely, high-quality, and cost-effective tax engagements. •Support tax planning initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize the company’s tax position and mitigate risk. •Conduct technical tax research and provide guidance on compliance, reporting, and business matters. •Respond to audits and regulatory inquiries while monitoring changes in tax laws and industry-specific requirements. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or Enrolled Agent required. •Strong experience with income tax provision and tax compliance, including federal, state, and local tax matters. •Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and SSAP 101 tax accounting and disclosure requirements. •Advanced Excel skills required; experience with OneSource Tax Provision, OneSource Income Tax, and Workday preferred. •Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop tax professionals. •Excellent analytical, communication, organization, and project management skills. •All Applicants Are Expected To Leverage approved AI tools, where appropriate, to improve the efficiency, quality, and impact of their work. •Stay curious and open to new AI-enabled ways of working. •Exercise sound judgment by reviewing and validating AI-generated content. •Maintain accountability for the accuracy, quality, fairness, and integrity of work products by adhering to National Life’s AI guiding principles. Compensation: •$110,625 - $162,250 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!