State and Local Tax Director

Who we are

Corebridge Financial helps people make some of the most meaningful decisions they’re ever going to make. We help them plan and take action to protect the future they envision, and respond to some of life’s most difficult moments through the solutions and services we provide. We do this through our broad portfolio of life insurance, retirement and institutional products, offered through an extensive, multichannel distribution network. We provide solutions for a brighter future through our client centered service, breadth of product expertise, deep distribution relationships, and outstanding team of hardworking and passionate employees.

Overview of the role

Successful candidate will be an experienced and motivated Tax Director to oversee our state and local tax function which includes tax compliance, tax provisions, and planning.  This role is part of a recently established State and Local Tax group and will provide opportunities for the right candidate to participate in the establishment of best practices, identify tax savings opportunities and reduce tax risk for the growing function.

Summary of responsibilities

• Perform technical review of outside consultants’ work related to the following areas:
  • Income Tax Compliance
  • Premium Tax Provisions and Compliance
  • Sales and Use Tax Compliance and Planning
  • Personal Property Tax Compliance
• Review quarterly and annual income tax provisions, including preparation of the cumulative loss test for valuation allowance purposes and validation of current and deferred income tax account.
• Manage and provide information to Tax Authorities for audits.
• Work as part of the team on other special projects, including tax planning and process improvements.
• Supervision of one manager and a group of outside consultants.

Qualifications

• Highly driven and interested in taking on challenging work while seeking out answers and solutions independently. 
• The work environment is very fast-paced, and duties and responsibilities are subject to change on a regular basis. 
• Willing to pitch-in and take a hands-on approach in some situations to meet the deadlines of the team.
• A CPA or JD is required
• Eight plus years of State and Local Tax or a combination of federal and State and Local Tax experience in in public accounting or corporate tax department.  Experience with financial services type companies or insurance companies is strongly preferred but not required.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. Build interpersonal relationships within a large, complicated organization. The Tax Director will interface with Tax IT, business units and other areas to coordinate the needs of each.
• Work independently, achieve results, and possess strong quantitative skills.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office:  Excel (strong), Word, and PowerPoint

What our employees like most about working for Corebridge Financial

• We care about your professional development. Our career progression program will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills, strengthen your productivity and be eligible to progressively advance to positions with an increased responsibility and increased compensation. 
• Our “Giving Back” policy is at the core of our daily operations and guides our future progress. Don’t believe us?  We put our money where our mouth is! Corebridge Financial, will give you up to 16 hours a year paid time off to volunteer in the community.
• Our people are at the forefront of creating value for customers and stakeholders and therefore we provide a generous benefits plan and competitive pay.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Corebridge Financial recognizes the importance of work life balance). We offer 24 PTO days to start. YES, 24! 17 paid holidays per calendar year. 
• A 401(k) Retirement Plan which will be HARD TO BEAT. Our 401K - $1 for $1 match up to 6% with immediate vesting, plus Corebridge Financial automatically contributes an additional 3% in to your 401K regardless of if you enroll or not.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories such as sexual orientation. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com

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