Associate Tax Director
Director of Tax
Location: Hybrid - New York, NY
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Full-Time
My client is a fast‑growing health insurance company committed to improving access, affordability, and clarity in healthcare. By combining innovative technology with member‑first service, they're reshaping how individuals, families, and employers experience health coverage. As we continue to scale and expand into new markets, we are seeking an experienced Director of Tax to lead their tax strategy, compliance, and planning across a dynamic, highly regulated business.
The Role
The Director of Tax will serve as the company's senior tax leader, responsible for overseeing all tax operations, ensuring compliance with federal and state insurance tax requirements, shaping long‑term tax strategy, and supporting cross‑functional financial initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys complex regulatory challenges, and wants to help build a scalable, future‑ready tax function.
What You'll Do
- Lead the preparation, review, and timely filing of all federal, state, and local tax returns, including premium taxes and other insurance‑specific filings.
- Develop and execute the company's tax strategy to support growth, product expansion, and corporate initiatives.
- Oversee quarterly and annual tax provisions in accordance with GAAP.
- Partner closely with Finance, Actuarial, Legal, and Regulatory teams to evaluate tax impacts of new offerings, pricing strategies, and market expansions.
- Manage and respond to audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
- Implement scalable processes, internal controls, and documentation standards to support a rapidly growing organization.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting the health insurance industry and advise senior leadership on their implications.
- Provide mentorship and leadership to a growing tax team.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including significant experience in the insurance or healthcare industry.
- Deep knowledge of federal and state tax regulations, including premium tax frameworks and ACA‑related tax provisions.
- Strong technical foundation in corporate tax, including ASC 740.
- Proven experience leading tax teams and managing complex tax environments.
- Ability to operate both strategically and hands‑on, with a strong bias for action and operational excellence.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex rules to non‑tax stakeholders.
- CPA or Master's in Tax strongly preferred.
Why Join Us
- Work at a mission‑driven company redefining how people experience healthcare.
- High‑impact role with visibility across executive leadership.
- Opportunity to design and scale a best‑in‑class tax function.
- Competitive compensation, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits.
- Collaborative culture that values innovation, integrity, and member-first thinking.
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