KKR · 9 hours ago
Head of Domestic Insurance Tax
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $240K/yr
15+ years expKKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. The Head of Domestic Insurance Tax will be a senior member of KKR’s Global Tax Team, responsible for managing and optimizing the U.S. insurance group’s tax reporting, compliance, and governance processes.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage the U.S. insurance tax compliance function, including oversight of federal, state, and local corporate and partnership income tax returns, insurance premium tax filings, insurance excise tax returns, and related estimated payments
Supervise and review complex insurance-specific ASC 740 calculations for both U.S. GAAP and statutory financial reporting, including deferred tax asset admissibility under SSAP 101, DAC tax impacts, separate account treatment, and valuation allowance assessments
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders across Tax, Finance, Controllership, Legal, and Business Units to ensure alignment of compliance activities with financial reporting and strategic goals
Coordinate closely with the insurance tax structuring and planning teams to ensure new transactions, reinsurance arrangements, and entity formations are properly reflected in tax filings and reporting
Oversee engagement with external service providers—including accounting firms, advisors, and consultants—ensuring high-quality deliverables, efficient project management, and appropriate use of resources
Monitor and analyze new tax legislation, regulatory changes, and administrative developments, evaluating their potential impact on the company’s insurance operations and implementing necessary adjustments
Manage insurance excise, state, and local tax issues, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional requirements and optimizing filing efficiency across multiple entities
Support audit defense and examination activities with federal, state, and local tax authorities, including coordination of information requests and preparation of supporting documentation
Drive continuous improvement and process optimization, including tax technology enhancements, workflow automation, documentation, and strengthened internal controls
Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment that promotes learning and accountability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
15+ years of progressive tax experience, including significant experience in public accounting and/or insurance industry tax departments
Extensive knowledge of U.S. insurance company tax rules, including life and non-life taxation, reinsurance, and related filing requirements
Strong expertise in ASC 740, including insurance-specific issues such as deferred tax asset admissibility, SSAP 101 limitations, and statutory versus GAAP reconciliations
Working knowledge of insurance excise tax and multi-state insurance tax regimes, including premium, retaliatory, and franchise tax considerations
Proven ability to manage external advisors and large-scale compliance projects, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and alignment with corporate objectives
Demonstrated success in building productive relationships with senior management, finance leadership, and cross-functional teams
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to explain complex tax issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Preferred
Master's in Taxation and/or CPA designation strongly preferred
Benefits
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.
Company
KKR
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$4.28B2025-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $900M
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2025-03-04Post Ipo Equity· $2.25B
Leadership Team
Hirofumi Hirano (平野 博文)
Member & Chief Executive Officer of KKR Japan
Scott Nuttall
Co-Chief Executive Officer
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