Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the AVP, Tax, the Tax Director will lead one or more key areas including: tax-related SEC financial reporting, statutory tax reporting and/or federal and state income tax compliance. The Tax Director will act as a primary liaison with non-tax areas such as Investments, Actuarial or Human Resources. The Tax Director will work cross-functionally with other Finance and Accounting professionals and be a “go-to” person when it comes to advising and ensuring conformity with applicable tax laws and financial reporting standards. The Tax Director will participate in, and support, tax planning, business integration and M&A activities, as well as partner with other tax teammates in technology adaption.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Lead SEC tax reporting, statutory tax reporting and/or income tax compliance
2. Represent the Tax Department with other functional areas
3. Partner with tax team members in tax planning
4. Develop and manage relevant key performance indicators (KPIs)
5. Manage special projects, including M&A, integrations and system conversions

Position Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 8+ years of public accounting and/or in-house corporate tax department experience (or equivalent)
2. Advanced working knowledge of ASC 740 and SSAP 101
3. Advanced knowledge of corporate and insurance company taxation
4. Strong working abilities with Excel, tax-specific technologies (e.g., Corptax and OneSource) and other technologies (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx, etc.)
5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
6. Highly effective interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills, with an ability to address complex tax matters in ways that are meaningful and useful to non-tax professionals
7. Proven process-improvement and documentation track record
8. Master’s degree in Tax, Accounting, or related field, preferred
9. Licensed CPA, preferred
10. Ability to analyze statutes, regulations and guidance and then make recommendations and take action
11. Experience enabling growth, driving operational effectiveness, managing risk and improving the quality, speed and availability of data relevant to tax matters
12. Track record in prioritizing competing demands, sound decision-making and delivering results on tight timelines
13. Experience working in a matrix environment, influencing strategy and achieving goals by working with people across the organization
14. Detail-oriented, organized and possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
15. Effective interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills, with an ability to address complex tax matters in ways that are meaningful and useful to non-tax professionals
16. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Occasional travel is possible.
17. The selected candidate will work a hybrid schedule which will require weekly reporting to our Chicago, IL office.

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.