Tax Manager

Division or Field Office:

Treasury Division

Department of Position:

Corporate Taxation Department

Work from:

Corporate Office, Erie PA

Salary Range:

$111,256.00 - $177,721.00 *

salary range is for this level and may vary based on actual level of role hired for

*This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location (State) based on ERIE's geographical differences, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.

At Erie Insurance, you’re not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you’re also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia.

Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We strive to be Above all in Service® to our customers—and to our employees. That’s why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
• Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
• Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.

Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

Position Summary

Assists with the development and directs the implementation of corporate tax policies, practices and plans in order to meet corporate goals as established by senior management and in compliance with federal, state and local tax regulations. Directs and manages finance related operations which include accounting for income taxes, internal controls over tax functions, financial reporting of tax information, etc. Provides thought leadership and guidance regarding internal policies, procedures and process improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages overall operations of designated area of authority. Interviews, hires, trains and directs personnel. Prepares and conducts performance assessments, coordinates discipline and oversees Employee development as required.
• Maintains and applies a current knowledge of GAAP and SAP accounting statutes and regulations related to federal income taxes applicable to all ERIE companies. Supervises internal and external reporting, and maintains and demonstrates strong knowledge of applicable principles and regulations and required deadlines.
• Responsible for the review, accuracy and approval of all data requested from or produced by the section to ensure accuracy and fulfillment of the needs of the requestor and compliance with applicable policies, principles and regulations. Recommends modifications to current policies and practices to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Leads and manages tax related projects, information requests, system upgrades and process efficiency initiatives. Delegates related tasks based on timing and available skill sets. Oversees progress through implementation and provides guidance where appropriate.
• Provides improvement and/or solution recommendations, gains team collaboration, develops business cases and works with internal resources and potential external vendors to implement chosen solutions.
• Reviews all federal, state and local income and franchise tax returns, extensions and estimated tax payments, including property tax returns and sales and use tax returns.
• Administers federal, state and local tax audits. Completes special projects as required.
• Reviews, assesses and makes recommendations with regard to current tax accounting policies, procedures and practices. Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of related policies, procedures and practices.
• Leads comprehensive accounting or tax projects utilizing project management skills and enlisting the proper resources.

The first four duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.

Capabilities

• Collaborates (Leader)
• Cultivates Innovation (Leader)
• Customer Focus (Leader)
• Decision Quality (Leader)
• Develops Talent (Leader)
• Drives vision and purpose (Leader)
• Ensures Accountability (Leader)
• Instills Trust (Leader)
• Nimble Learning (Leader)
• Persuades (Leader)
• Plans and Aligns (Leader)
• Self-development (Leader)

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or related field, required.
• CPA designation or Master’s degree required.

Additional Experience

• Eight years’ experience with a Big 4 accounting firm and/or a major property/casualty or life insurance company including a current, in-depth knowledge of the federal income tax code, regulations, and rulings as they pertain to property and casualty and life insurance companies required.
• Current in-depth knowledge of SAP and GAAP rules and regulations including disclosure requirements required.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (<20%)
• Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (<20%)
• Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (<20%)
• Driving; Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (<20%)
• Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Often (20-50%)
• Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely