Lead Tax Analyst

Job Description Responsibilities

• Extract financial data from various tax, accounting, and information systems to perform appropriate analyses. Review and/or prepare tax returns, tax provisions, and financial and management reports (e.g., for tax authorities, shareholders, policy owners, regulatory authorities and management).
• Draft and/or review technical memos and outlines.
• Develop non-standard reports and statements.
• Lead assigned projects including integration of new tax laws and accounting principles. Research complicated tax law and accounting principles. Monitor tax law to ensure data integrity.
• Perform special analysis and projects as requested.
• Offer leadership and direction to others.
• Assist in the evaluation of processes for operational efficiencies and effective risk management.
• Utilize a thorough understanding of the business to proactively develop tax analysis and reports.
• Work effectively with other departments/divisions to ensure business issues are resolved for the success of the company.
• Responsible for adherence to the company's framework of internal controls.
• May manage staff to achieve performance standards. Develop and motivate staff to achieve effectiveness through mentoring, training, and sharing knowledge. Ensure staff demonstrate appropriate customer service attitudes.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent education/experience
• Eight years of tax accounting experience
• In-depth knowledge of assigned tax specialty
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Advanced computer skills

• Experience with GAAP reporting and/or International Taxation

• Hybrid (Tuesday - Thursday)
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Minimal to occasional travel may be required.

• Cedar Rapids, IA

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well‑being of our employees.

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus for Eligible Employees

• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back-Up Care Program
• PTO for Volunteer Hours
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs