Manager, Tax

Company Shared Services Argo and Farm Family are specialty property and casualty insurance brands whose underwriting companies are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Holdings Inc. Argo and Farm Family partner with agents and brokers to provide insurance solutions that enable businesses to manage risks with confidence.

Job Description Argo and Farm Family are specialty property and casualty insurance brands whose underwriting companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Holdings Inc. Argo and Farm Family partner with agents and brokers to provide insurance solutions that enable businesses to manage risks with confidence.

The Tax Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the company’s U.S. income tax provision and compliance function, including federal and state reporting requirements. This role ensures accurate and timely filing of tax returns and supports the tax provision under ASC 740.Responsibilities for the Tax Manager include but are not limited to:

Manage the preparation of the quarterly and annual ASC 740 and SSAP 101 income tax provisions

Lead the preparation and review of the annual federal and state income tax returns as well as and other miscellaneous tax filings

Monitor book to tax reconciliations inclusive of permanent and temporary timing difference as well as deferred tax inventory and applicable valuation allowances

Prepare and review tax related financial statement footnotes in accordance with ASU 2023-09 and SSAP 101

Perform SSAP 101 admissibility tests and risk-based capital thresholds

Partner with internal and external stakeholders to gather financial information, resolve tax-relates issues, and support reporting needs

Conduct or supervise tax research, tax planning and tax strategy projects to assist in developing to minimize the Company’s tax liabilities

Review tax processes and identify opportunities to strengthen controls, streamline workflows, and enhance overall accuracy and efficiency

Perform Sarbanes Oxley compliance initiatives

Interact regularly with the Company’s independent auditors and outside tax service providers

The Ideal Candidate for this role will have:

A Master’s Degree in Accounting, specializing in Tax from an accredited university is required.

Five (5) to Seven (7) years or more of working experience in an accounting role (required), and experience in the Insurance Industry (highly desirable)
Big Four tax experience or insurance company tax experience is preferred

Proven record of working with minimal supervision and willingness to perform a variety of job-related functions including both compliance and research-related tasks

Ability to read and understand complex technical literature (tax and accounting) and to communicate information with peers and with senior management

Experience with Oracle Tax Reporting Cloud Service Tax or other tax provision software package.

PLEASE NOTE:

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.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at .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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