Welcome to Western & Southern Financial Group – Our focus on creating value for our customers through everything we do is foundational to who we are. We provide meaningful and challenging work for our associates, a key facet of our incredible culture that helps make Western & Southern a career destination.

More than 130 years of operating history;

• Born as a modest, door-to-door life insurance business and built to last forever
• Ranked 314 on Fortune 500
• Award winning Talent Development Team
• Top 10 for Top Spouse Employer and Military Friendly Employer in 2023
• We consider Cincinnati the best place to live, work and celebrate life – that is why we are committed to doing good for our community

Our Culture

We are building our company to thrive and provide value to our customers, business partners and associates over the long term. To accomplish this, we look for professionals who embody our culture of integrity, top-notch performance, collaboration and teamwork. We are committed to hiring and developing associates who are driven to excel, have a strong work ethic and use astute, fact-based and ethical judgment in decision-making.

A Day in the Life –

The Tax Compliance and Financial Reporting Manager will manage our external contractors to whom our complete Tax Function is outsourced. This position is responsible for overseeing our contractors on tasks such as; managing the Enterprise’s income, premium and sales tax compliance and reporting; state and local tax audits; tax cash-flow planning and projections; and research on various assignments received from Management. Skill sets served include but are not limited to an individual with substantial experience preparing and managing the preparation of state and local tax returns for C-Corporations, partnerships, large and small corporations, consolidated groups, etc., in a corporate tax or public accounting firm.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves all state and local returns for Western & Southern Financial Group to include all life and non-life subsidiaries, Employee Benefit Plans and tax-exempt entities to include the State Premium, Income/Franchise and Sales and Use Tax Returns, all non-life State Income/Franchise and Property Tax Returns.
• Compliance with all state and local tax audits for the Enterprise.
• Implementation of changes in tax legislation as it impacts the Company’s tax, operations and products.
• Approves all related tax payments.

Desired Competencies and Skills:

• Experience preparing and managing the preparation of state and local tax returns for C-Corporations, partnerships, large and small corporations, consolidated groups, etc., in a corporate tax or public accounting firm. Federal tax return experience desired.
• Thorough in-depth understanding of the functions of GAAP, statutory and income tax accounting, the underlying body of concepts that constitute accounting theory and the application of those concepts to accounting problems and situations.
• Knowledge and understanding of key elements of financial statements and reports, such as balance sheets, income statements and cash-flow statements.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects/assignments simultaneously, and completing assigned tasks accurately and on a timely basis. Must demonstrate project management experience in planning, executing and maintaining a project from start to finish.
• Proven experience leading and motivating teams. Must possess a high level of proficiency in the ability to provide direction, coaching and effective feedback to team members.

To view the full job description please visit – https://careers-westernsouthern.icims.com/jobs/21394/tax-compliance-&-financial-reporting-manager/job

If you don’t meet the hiring criteria for this role, we still encourage you to apply as you may be able to be considered for similar roles.

‘Premier Benefits to Support YOU’

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription, pet insurance, life insurance, disability, Fertility, maternity/caregiver & parental leave, and more!
• Retirement solution with our 401(k) savings AND pension plan!
• Paid time off that increases with tenure.
• Reimbursement
• Affordable parking
• Cafeteria and fitness center (including sports leagues)
• Registered Nurse
• Coaching/Mentoring
• Development plans and career pathing

Learn more about who we are visit; www.westernsouthern.com/careers/home-office-careers.

Western & Southern Financial Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.