Manager, Tax

Manager, Tax

 

About the Company

Vantage Group Holdings Ltd.

(Vantage) was established in late 2020 as a re/insurance partner designed for the future.

Driven by relentless curiosity, our team of trusted experts provides a fresh perspective on our clients’ risks.

We add creativity to tech-enabled efficiency and robust analytics to address risks others avoid.

Vantage provides specialty re/insurance through its operating subsidiaries in Bermuda and the U.S.

Vantage has approximately 320 colleagues in both the United States and Bermuda.  We have offices in Chicago, IL, Norwalk, CT, Alexandria, VA, Boston, MA, New York, NY and Hamilton, Bermuda.

 

Role:  Manager, Tax

Preferred Location: New Jersey, New York, Connecticut

The Manager-Tax is responsible for preparing, organizing, and coordinating tax data for the accurate and timely completion of business tax returns and tax accounting duties.

Analyzes and prepares complex federal, state, and local income and premium tax returns and reserves.

Conducts tax research as needed while assisting with data gathering and analysis during regulatory audits.

The base salary expectation for this role is between $130,000 and $150,000.

Actual base salary for the selected candidate may be higher commensurate with candidate experience and expectations.

Additionally, Vantage offers its colleagues performance-based bonus potential, strong health & welfare benefits, retirement plans with company match, competitive time off plans, a highly flexible work environment, and much more. 

 

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:


* Assist in the completion of quarterly/annual federal, state, and local income and premium tax returns and supporting workpapers.


* Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual federal tax provisions based on SAP and GAAP, including calculation of current income tax expense, federal tax payable, and deferred taxes.


* Assist with the review and oversight of the preparation of basic monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance filings for completeness and accuracy.


* Complete detailed and complex calculations including, but not limited to: SSAP 101 admissibility, loss reserve discounting, fixed asset depreciation, investment income, and state income tax apportionment.


* Performs tax research on recent tax developments and prominent legislation that may be impactful to the company and its affiliates.


* Maintains ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and knowledge of SAP and GAAP accounting practices, developments, and procedures as they relate to tax.


* Assists with gathering and executing document requisitions during financial audits and federal, state, and local regulatory audits.


* Develops and updates process and procedure manuals for all responsible tasks.

 

Ideal Candidate Profile:


* Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting



* CPA designation preferred


* Public accounting/”Big 4” experience preferred


* Strong Financial Reporti...