VP, US Federal & State Tax Controversies

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced tax professional with deep expertise in US Federal and State corporate income taxation and a proven track record leading and coordinating IRS and state tax examinations for a large multinational company.  This individual will analyze and interpret complex tax laws and regulations affecting Chubb’s insurance and non-insurance businesses and coordinate related engagement with the IRS and other domestic tax authorities.

The successful candidate will be a key member of Chubb’s Center of Excellence for Tax Controversies. This role requires a collaborative, technically strong, organized, and responsive professional who can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide expert tax advice and guidance on corporate income tax matters, including federal, state, and local tax law, especially as it pertains to responding to audit inquiries from  the IRS or other taxing authorities. Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Treasury, and Accounting teams to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.

Collaborate with external advisors and consultants to address complex tax issues, related reporting and responses to tax authorities.

Stay abreast of changes in tax legislation and policy developments that may impact the organization.

Participate in reviews of transactions, contracts, and business structures to identify tax implications, mitigate potential risks, and ensure documentation is in an “audit ready” state.
Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.

At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law.

Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; a Juris Doctor (JD), Master’s degree or LLM in taxation desirable Minimum of 15 years of experience in corporate tax law, preferably with significant experience dealing with the IRSDemonstrated leadership experience managing complex tax controversies, audits, and dispute resolution.

Experience working in a large, multinational, and highly regulated organization

Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and tax authorities

Desired

Skills:

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex tax issues.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex legal and tax concepts to non-tax experts

Insurance tax experience is preferred but not a requirement, financial services, public accounting and prior private industry experience desirable.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Full time Posting Date: