Manager, Premium Tax

Argo Group International Holdings, Inc. and American National, US based specialty P&C companies, (together known as BP&C, Inc.) are wholly owned subsidiaries of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, Ltd. "BWS", a New York and Toronto-listed public company. BWS is a leading wealth solutions provider, focused on securing the financial futures of individuals and institutions through a range of wealth protection and retirement services, and tailored capital solutions.

Job Description

The Premium Tax Manager will be responsible for managing premium tax compliance, reporting, and strategic planning specifically for insurance companies. The role will also provide oversight of surcharge and assessment compliance levied on insurers. The role interacts with senior level executives, so strong business and financial acumen are necessary and the capability to articulate strategy is critical. The role will be responsible for delivery and improvement on all processes and system integrations. We are looking for a positive leader with a passion for developing people to extract their potential.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee the accurate and timely preparation and filing of state premium tax returns and estimates for various entities
• Ensure state mandated assessments and surcharges are remitted to tax authorities in a timely manner while limiting the net tax impact on the business
• Serve as a primary point of contact and manage responses to inquiries and audits from state taxing authorities
• Conduct detailed tax research, staying current with changes in tax laws and industry trends, and documenting tax positions to ensure compliance
• Deliver accounting and operational support across all areas of the business
• Oversee daily / monthly / quarterly operational activities. Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data
• With deep understanding of SOX requirements, ensure compliance in all transactions and support SOX testing request
• Provide high quality reporting and analysis to be used both internally and externally
• Develop systems, process and controls to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Complete ad-hoc analysis as requested by senior management
• Identify improvement opportunities in current processes. Revamp processes that need enhancement, recommend solutions and implement changes
• System-oriented. Evaluate feasibility to automate currently manual processes. Lead system implementations
• Supervise, train and develop staff, ensuring job responsibilities are completed successfully and career progression is supported
• Participate in special projects as needed
• Ability to work with other departments and collaborate outside of Finance

Qualifications

Salary and Location

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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

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Benefits and Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program—including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

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