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Vice President, Corporate Taxation (Property & Casualty Insurance)

Erie Insurance

Erie, PA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Brokerage, Business Strategy, Career Development, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Coaching, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Compensation and Benefits, Corporate Tax, Customer Relations, Data Entry, Disciplinary Action, Diversity, Federal Tax, Finance, Fortune 500 Customers, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Higher Education, Incentive Programs, Income Tax, Insurance, Leadership, Life Insurance, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Lifting Equipment, Local Tax, Maintain Compliance, Operations Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Prescription Drugs, Price Tags, Process Improvement, Property and Casualty Insurance, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Real Estate, Regulations, SAP, Staff Development, State Tax, Talent Management, Tax Accounting, Tax Planning, Tax Regulations, Tax Reporting, Tuition Reimbursement
LOCATION
Erie, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Lead Enterprise Tax Strategy for a National Property & Casualty Insurance Carrier | On-Site Executive Role in Erie, Pennsylvania

We're hiring a Vice President of Corporate Taxation to lead enterprise-wide tax strategy, compliance, planning, and reporting for a national property & casualty insurance organization. This is an on-site executive role based in Erie, PA.

Division or Field Office:

Treasury Division
Department of Position: Corporate Taxation Department
Work from:

Corporate Headquarters, onsite inErie, PA
Salary Range:
$171,630.00-$274,163.00*

salary range is for thislevel 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, 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 Details

As theVice President, Corporate Taxation, you will serve as the organization's senior authority on federal, state, and local taxation - responsible for driving strategy, ensuring compliance, optimizing tax outcomes, and advising top executives. This position leads the entire corporate tax lifecycle and plays a pivotal role in financial decision-making.
What You Will Lead

  • Develop and implement enterprise-level corporate tax strategy aligned with financial and business objectives.
  • Oversee the full tax lifecycle, including compliance, reporting, incentives, planning, and audits (federal, state, local).
  • Advise executive leadership on tax implications for strategic decisions, transactions, and long-range planning.
  • Monitor evolving tax legislation and maintain proactive compliance practices.
  • Build and develop a high-performing tax team through coaching, hiring, and performance management.
  • Strengthen relationships with auditors, advisors, and regulatory stakeholders.
  • Evaluate and enhance tax accounting policies and internal controls, including GAAP and SAP frameworks.

What You Bring

  • Eight+ years of progressive tax or financial/accounting experience, with P&C insurance experience strongly preferred.
  • Background in a Big Four environment or a major insurance company is highly valuable.
  • CPA or JD/LLM required.
  • Executive leadership capability: strategic thinker, effective communicator, strong decision-maker, talent developer.
What This Role Offers
  • Meaningful executive impact in a financially strong, values-driven P&C insurer
  • Visibility with senior leadership and influence over enterprise strategy
  • Stability and long-term career opportunity in a company with deep roots and strong growth
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • On-site connection to the organization's decision-makers, teams, and culture

This is an exceptional opportunity for a tax leader who values influence, depth, stability, and the chance to modernize and elevate a critical corporate function.
About the Location: Erie, Pennsylvania
Our headquarters is located in the heart of Erie - a region known for low cost of living, accessible real estate, and quick commutes. It's ideal for candidates seeking a high-impact leadership role without the stress, price tags, or burnout of major metropolitan corporate centers. Relocation assistance and support may be available.

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.
  • Develops and implements companywide corporate tax strategy, leveraging proven tax management techniques and processes.
  • Responsible for all aspects of the corporate tax life cycle, including compliance, reporting and all tax incentives and planning.
  • Monitor changes in federal, state and local tax laws to ensure the company is compliant.
  • Makes recommendations regarding the handling of specific tax matters, including managing external tax advisors.
  • Develops and directs planning initiatives and strategies to minimize corporate taxes. Directs the implementation of recommendations as approved by executive management.
  • Maintains and applies a current knowledge of GAAP and SAP accounting statutes, regulations and corresponding internal control frameworks related to federal income taxes applicable to all ERIE companies.
  • Develops and maintains strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including tax advisors, auditors, and brokers.
  • Partners within finance and the broader organization to deliver analytical solutions and to determine tax impact of strategic business decisions and transactions.
  • Oversees federal, state and local tax audits.
  • Reviews, assesses and makes recommendations with regard to current tax accounting policies, procedures and practices.

The first seven 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 clear.

Capabilities

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

Qualifications

Minimum Education Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field required.

Additional Experience

  • Eight years' experience in tax or related finance/accounting experience required.
  • Big Four accounting firm and/or a major property/casualty or life insurance company preferred.

Designations/Licenses

  • CPA or JD/LLM 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

Nearest Major Market: Erie

About the Company

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Erie Insurance