Lead SME - Domestic Tax Manager- Boston, MA or Springfield, MA (Remote with travel onsite for Quarter End and Year end close)

Overview

Remote
$60 - $70
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
10% Travel

Skills

Domestic Tax Manager
Life Insurance
Tax SME
tax
accounting
finance
US GAAP
ERP

Job Details

Lead SME - Domestic Tax Manager-

Boston, MA or Springfield, MA (Remote with travel onsite for Quarter End and Year end close)

12+Months

About the Role:

We are seeking a Manager-level Tax SME to support domestic tax provision processes as part of a large-scale accounting transformation within the insurance industry. This role will focus on reviewing book-to-tax adjustments, managing quarterly tax provision analysis, and overseeing related journal entries. The SME will play a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in domestic tax reporting during a time of transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and review domestic tax provisions for insurance entities.
  • Review and validate book-to-tax adjustments to ensure compliance with GAAP and statutory requirements.
  • Perform and review quarterly tax provision analysis and related journal entries.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Tax, and Technology teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
  • Provide guidance on domestic tax provision methodology, risks, and process improvements.
  • Support testing and validation of tax processes during the organization s migration to new systems.
  • Document processes and support readiness activities for tax reporting functions.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 7 10+ years of experience in tax, accounting, or finance roles, with a focus on domestic tax provisions.
  • Insurance industry experience required; life insurance tax experience preferred.
  • Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, statutory accounting, and tax reporting standards.
  • Experience reviewing and preparing book-to-tax adjustments, quarterly provisions, and tax journal entries.
  • Exposure to SAP FICO or other ERP systems preferred; S/4HANA experience a plus.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and reconciliation skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across Tax, Finance, and Technology teams.
  • Proven ability to lead or review work at the manager level
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