AVP, Corporate Tax

Unum UK

. Provide strategic leadership to business partners across Unum Group .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $114,100 - $215,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in income tax management, including compliance with US GAAP and statutory accounting, while providing strategic leadership and developing tax policies. Capable of building cross-functional partnerships and leading change management initiatives within a fast-paced environment.

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CPAIncome Tax ManagementTax Policy DevelopmentFinancial AnalysisERP and Tax Applications Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Income Tax AccountingTax ComplianceTax Strategy DevelopmentFinancial ForecastingTax Risk MitigationIRS Audit SupportTax Technology RoadmapFederal and State Tax StatutesStatutory AccountingTax Deduction Maximization

Soft Skills

Negotiation SkillsInfluencing SkillsConflict ResolutionConceptual ThinkingChange Management

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsTax Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree in Taxation or JDCPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesInsurance Sector AccountingCorporate TaxPublic AccountingSarbanes-Oxley Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership to business partners across Unum Group
Direct activities and influence business decisions and outcomes
Manage and develop highly technical tax staff
Develop, implement, and enforce tax policies and procedures
Lead financial analysis supporting business decisions
Build cross-functional partnerships across the global enterprise
Lead change management and transformation initiatives
Coach and mentor team members and build organizational bench strength
Lead day-to-day corporate income tax staff activities
Manage hiring, performance management, talent development, and compensation decisions
Support quarterly and annual tax accounting and reporting
Lead income tax expense forecasting for financial plans and forecasts
Partner with finance, business planning, and business lines on US GAAP and statutory tax forecasting
Provide tax insights, guidance, strategy, and training to internal and external customers
Develop tax technology strategies and a tax technology roadmap
Partner with IT and Finance on accounting system procedures and tax-rule compliance
Research, monitor, and interpret federal and state income tax statutes and legislative activity
Advise tax management and staff on federal and state taxation developments
Explain and defend the Company’s tax positions to executives, auditors, and regulators
Develop strategies to maximize tax deductions for Unum subsidiaries
Mitigate and document tax risks and Sarbanes-Oxley tax controls
Lead or support IRS audits of federal consolidated income tax returns

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and CPA with public accounting experience or equivalent experience in corporate tax department of large corporation, including insurance and/or corporate tax with significant work experience
Master’s degree in taxation or JD preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of income tax management at practical and policy levels
Technical skills required to support income tax management
Proficiency with ERP and tax applications
In-depth understanding and application of financial services and/or insurance sector accounting preferred
Strong negotiation and partnership skills across all levels of management
Ability to influence and challenge decisions and processes
Ability to frame issues, options, and solutions using financial data for business decision-making
Experience navigating change with individuals and teams
Experience working with senior management and external contacts
Ability to work in a fast-paced, detailed, deadline-oriented environment while balancing multiple priorities and resources
Excellent conflict resolution and facilitation skills
Strong conceptual thinking
Must have and maintain a strong foundation in accounting for income taxes under US GAAP and statutory accounting bases

Benefits

Comp & perks

Award-winning culture
Inclusion and diversity as a priority
Performance Based Incentive Plans
Competitive benefits package including Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO, including paid time to volunteer
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
Healthcare benefits
Insurance benefits
Paid time off
401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 5% and additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute or not