Senior Manager, Tax - State & Local (Hybrid)

You will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise for all state and local tax matters, including income, premium, sales and use, property, withholding, and information reporting tax obligations.You will oversee tax planning, compliance, accounting, audits, and controversy matters while identifying opportunities to improve operational effectiveness, enhance automation, reduce tax expense, and support enterprise growth projects. The role partners with senior leadership and serves as a necessary contributor to mergers and acquisitions, business expansion plans, and other projects.You will report to the Corporate Tax Director.In this hybrid role, you will be expected to work a minimum of 10 days per month from the office. You should reside within approximately 35-50 miles of Madison, WI 53783 or Boston, MA 02110.#LI-HybridPosition Compensation Range:$113,000.00 - $194,000.00Pay Rate Type:SalaryCompensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.Responsibilities: State & Local Tax Strategy, Planning, and Advisory Lead the development and execution of state and local tax strategies to support enterprise objectives while managing tax risk.Monitor and assess legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments and communicate implications to business leaders.Provide strategic tax guidance related to:Mergers and acquisitionsCorporate restructuringsNew products and distribution modelsInvestments and reinsurance transactionsStrategic business initiativesIdentify and implement tax savings opportunities, incentives, credits, abatements, and expense efficiency initiatives.Conduct research and financial modeling to evaluate the impact of tax law changes and business decisions.Represent American Family within industry tax organizations, committees, and professional associations. Tax Compliance and Operational Excellence Oversee the preparation, review, and filing of all state and local tax returns and related tax payments.Ensure timely, complete, and accurate tax compliance across all applicable jurisdictions.Lead efforts to improve tax processes, controls, and governance frameworks.Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, standardization, and scalability.Leverage technology, automation, analytics, and emerging AI capabilities to modernize tax operations and reduce manual effort.Partner with Finance, Accounting, IT, and other business functions on enterprise data and system transformation initiatives. Tax Accounting and Financial Reporting Lead state tax provision calculations under both GAAP and statutory accounting requirements.Oversee tax-related financial statement disclosures, footnotes, forecasts, budgeting support, and management reporting.Ensure compliance with internal controls, Model Audit Rule requirements, and audit documentation standards.Partner with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure accurate treatment of tax-sensitive tran...