Allstate
Director, Tax Operations
Key aspects of the role:
- Drive sales growth by engaging with interested prospective customers- all while working remote
- No cold calling— Connect through inbound calls and proactive outbound calls with active insurance shoppers
- Enjoy competitive compensation with a base salary + uncapped commissions
- Sell reputable products from Allstate and our family of brands
Role overview
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
Aligned with Allstate’s Shared Purpose, the Corporate Tax Department is committed to delivering high-quality service to our stakeholders—including the Finance Leadership Team, business segments, and regulatory bodies—by providing accurate tax reporting and insightful analysis to support after-tax business performance. Our mission is to build a best-in-class tax function through operational excellence, strong controls, a high-performing team, and advanced data and technology capabilities.
Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, Chief Tax Officer, the Head of Tax Operations will lead Allstate’s income tax financial reporting and compliance functions. This role oversees federal tax operations, including tax projections, provision processes, and return filings. The Director will also spearhead a tax transformation initiative aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing controls. This leader will play a key role in supporting tax planning and strategy execution to optimize post-tax earnings across the enterprise. This position leads a team of approximately five tax professionals and a team of external consultants.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Projections
- Lead the external advisors in a tax managed services operating model
- Oversee GAAP and STAT tax provisions in coordination with external advisors and Finance, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, regulatory, and management reporting standards.
- Manage external audit processes related to tax reporting.
- Maintain and enhance internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404.
- Oversee tax-related financial disclosures, including 10-K, 10-Q, NAIC statements, and standalone audits.
- Validate tax assets and liabilities, including valuation allowance assessments.
Tax Compliance
- Lead the external advisors in a tax managed services operating model
- Oversee the preparation and timely filing of federal and state income tax returns.
- Ensure robust documentation and audit readiness for IRS and state examinations.
- Integrate compliance processes with tax provision workflows.
- Oversee quarterly estimated tax payments for Allstate and its subsidiaries.
- Monitor legislative developments and advise on potential impacts.
Tax Planning & Strategy
- Support tax planning initiatives and transactional analysis.
- Identify and evaluate tax risks and opportunities to reduce the effective tax rate and enhance surplus within legal and regulatory frameworks.
Process Improvement & Transformation
- Lead tax transformation efforts as part of broader Finance modernization initiatives.
- Drive process efficiencies and strengthen data and analytics capabilities to support business decision-making.
Business Partnership
- Communicate tax provisions and after-tax results clearly to business leaders.
- Foster open dialogue to identify tax-saving opportunities and support strategic decisions.
- Provide timely insights into the tax implications of business activities.
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of tax professionals.
- Champion learning and development through a structured tax curriculum tailored to Allstate’s tax profile.
- Manage relationships with external vendors providing tax services.
Candidate Qualifications
- Minimum 12 years of experience in the property & casualty insurance industry or a Big Four accounting firm with insurance clients.
- Proven leadership in managing tax reporting and compliance for insurance companies.
- Deep technical knowledge of insurance tax, ASC 740, and SAP 101.
- Expertise in investment and partnership taxation; international tax experience is a plus.
- Experience with tax transformation initiatives is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and develop talent.
- Experience managing external vendors and consultants.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- Advanced degree in Taxation, Law, or CPA designation preferred.
Location
- Remote with periodic in-person collaboration at Allstate’s Chicago headquarters (minimum 12 days per quarter).
Skills
Accounting Leadership, Corporate Tax, People Leadership, Strategic Management, Tax Compliance, Tax Operations, Tax Reporting
Compensation
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.
Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.
Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.
For jobs in San Francisco, please click “here” for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For jobs in Los Angeles, please click “here” for information regarding the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
To view the “EEO is the Law” poster click “here”. This poster provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
To view the FMLA poster, click “here”. This poster summarizing the major provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and telling employees how to file a complaint.
It is the Company’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee’s ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.
Keys to Success
At Allstate, it’s all about teamwork, flexibility, and thinking ahead. We all contribute to the bigger picture, combining unique ideas to design innovative, more affordable protection solutions for customers.
We look for candidates with these skills to help us achieve that goal:
Learning agility
Quickly adapt to new situations, continually build new skills, experiment, and embrace new ways of doing things
Customer centricity
Deliver exceptional experience with a customer-first mindset and human-centered design
Digital literacy
Discover and apply emerging digital technology tools, data and insights.
Results-oriented
Start with measurable outcomes and drive results with speed
Inclusive leadership
Integrate diverse viewpoints into decision-making processes to enhance creativity and innovation
Together, we’re all working toward Our Shared Purpose, using our strengths to make a real difference for our people, our customers, our company, and the world around us.
Working in Sales
What We Do:
As an expert on our products and services, you can give customers personalized attention and innovative solutions to make their lives easier.
How We Support You:
Starting day one, you’ll have access to resources and incentives to keep you feeling challenged and excited about your careers.
Make An Impact:
As a member of our sales team, you’ll bring a sense of ease and support to customers looking for a better understanding of their protection options. Whether in the field or talking to customers over the phone, you’ll continue to build trust in who we are and what we do.
Working together
You’re in Good Hands® is more than a promise we make to our customers. It’s a promise we make to our employees, too.
We want you to love where you work. That starts with the freedom to be yourself. Our workplace flexibility and focus on individuality means everyone is seen, heard and respected.
When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to push your skills to the next level with access to development programs to support your career aspirations – whatever that means for you. Because as you learn and grow, so do we.
Working here also means getting the chance to make a real impact in your community. We have been driving change for over 90 years, but the mark we leave on the world can be even greater when we work together.
Role overview
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
Aligned with Allstate’s Shared Purpose, the Corporate Tax Department is committed to delivering high-quality service to our stakeholders—including the Finance Leadership Team, business segments, and regulatory bodies—by providing accurate tax reporting and insightful analysis to support after-tax business performance. Our mission is to build a best-in-class tax function through operational excellence, strong controls, a high-performing team, and advanced data and technology capabilities.
Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, Chief Tax Officer, the Head of Tax Operations will lead Allstate’s income tax financial reporting and compliance functions. This role oversees federal tax operations, including tax projections, provision processes, and return filings. The Director will also spearhead a tax transformation initiative aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing controls. This leader will play a key role in supporting tax planning and strategy execution to optimize post-tax earnings across the enterprise. This position leads a team of approximately five tax professionals and a team of external consultants.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Projections
- Lead the external advisors in a tax managed services operating model
- Oversee GAAP and STAT tax provisions in coordination with external advisors and Finance, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, regulatory, and management reporting standards.
- Manage external audit processes related to tax reporting.
- Maintain and enhance internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404.
- Oversee tax-related financial disclosures, including 10-K, 10-Q, NAIC statements, and standalone audits.
- Validate tax assets and liabilities, including valuation allowance assessments.
Tax Compliance
- Lead the external advisors in a tax managed services operating model
- Oversee the preparation and timely filing of federal and state income tax returns.
- Ensure robust documentation and audit readiness for IRS and state examinations.
- Integrate compliance processes with tax provision workflows.
- Oversee quarterly estimated tax payments for Allstate and its subsidiaries.
- Monitor legislative developments and advise on potential impacts.
Tax Planning & Strategy
- Support tax planning initiatives and transactional analysis.
- Identify and evaluate tax risks and opportunities to reduce the effective tax rate and enhance surplus within legal and regulatory frameworks.
Process Improvement & Transformation
- Lead tax transformation efforts as part of broader Finance modernization initiatives.
- Drive process efficiencies and strengthen data and analytics capabilities to support business decision-making.
Business Partnership
- Communicate tax provisions and after-tax results clearly to business leaders.
- Foster open dialogue to identify tax-saving opportunities and support strategic decisions.
- Provide timely insights into the tax implications of business activities.
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of tax professionals.
- Champion learning and development through a structured tax curriculum tailored to Allstate’s tax profile.
- Manage relationships with external vendors providing tax services.
Candidate Qualifications
- Minimum 12 years of experience in the property & casualty insurance industry or a Big Four accounting firm with insurance clients.
- Proven leadership in managing tax reporting and compliance for insurance companies.
- Deep technical knowledge of insurance tax, ASC 740, and SAP 101.
- Expertise in investment and partnership taxation; international tax experience is a plus.
- Experience with tax transformation initiatives is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and develop talent.
- Experience managing external vendors and consultants.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- Advanced degree in Taxation, Law, or CPA designation preferred.
Location
- Remote with periodic in-person collaboration at Allstate’s Chicago headquarters (minimum 12 days per quarter).
Skills
Accounting Leadership, Corporate Tax, People Leadership, Strategic Management, Tax Compliance, Tax Operations, Tax Reporting
Compensation
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.
Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.
Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.
For jobs in San Francisco, please click “here” for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For jobs in Los Angeles, please click “here” for information regarding the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
To view the “EEO is the Law” poster click “here”. This poster provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
To view the FMLA poster, click “here”. This poster summarizing the major provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and telling employees how to file a complaint.
It is the Company’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee’s ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.
Keys to Success
At Allstate, it’s all about teamwork, flexibility, and thinking ahead. We all contribute to the bigger picture, combining unique ideas to design innovative, more affordable protection solutions for customers.
We look for candidates with these skills to help us achieve that goal:
Learning agility
Quickly adapt to new situations, continually build new skills, experiment, and embrace new ways of doing things
Customer centricity
Deliver exceptional experience with a customer-first mindset and human-centered design
Digital literacy
Discover and apply emerging digital technology tools, data and insights.
Results-oriented
Start with measurable outcomes and drive results with speed
Inclusive leadership
Integrate diverse viewpoints into decision-making processes to enhance creativity and innovation
Together, we’re all working toward Our Shared Purpose, using our strengths to make a real difference for our people, our customers, our company, and the world around us.
Working in Claims
What We Do:
Your ability to quickly and calmly make smart decisions can make a huge difference in how confident customers feel throughout the claims process. And as you support our customers, we’re there to support you.
How We Support You:
We empower your success starting day one. You’ll have access to everything you need to grow professionally while helping our customers get their lives back on track.
Make An Impact:
Helping customers with their claims is about learning their stories, not just processing their paperwork. You can take pride in the fact that you’re providing invaluable guidance and helping to build continued trust in our company.
Working together
You’re in Good Hands® is more than a promise we make to our customers. It’s a promise we make to our employees, too.
We want you to love where you work. That starts with the freedom to be yourself. Our workplace flexibility and focus on individuality means everyone is seen, heard and respected.
When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to push your skills to the next level with access to development programs to support your career aspirations – whatever that means for you. Because as you learn and grow, so do we.
Working here also means getting the chance to make a real impact in your community. We have been driving change for over 90 years, but the mark we leave on the world can be even greater when we work together.
Role overview
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
Aligned with Allstate’s Shared Purpose, the Corporate Tax Department is committed to delivering high-quality service to our stakeholders—including the Finance Leadership Team, business segments, and regulatory bodies—by providing accurate tax reporting and insightful analysis to support after-tax business performance. Our mission is to build a best-in-class tax function through operational excellence, strong controls, a high-performing team, and advanced data and technology capabilities.
Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, Chief Tax Officer, the Head of Tax Operations will lead Allstate’s income tax financial reporting and compliance functions. This role oversees federal tax operations, including tax projections, provision processes, and return filings. The Director will also spearhead a tax transformation initiative aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing controls. This leader will play a key role in supporting tax planning and strategy execution to optimize post-tax earnings across the enterprise. This position leads a team of approximately five tax professionals and a team of external consultants.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Projections
- Lead the external advisors in a tax managed services operating model
- Oversee GAAP and STAT tax provisions in coordination with external advisors and Finance, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, regulatory, and management reporting standards.
- Manage external audit processes related to tax reporting.
- Maintain and enhance internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404.
- Oversee tax-related financial disclosures, including 10-K, 10-Q, NAIC statements, and standalone audits.
- Validate tax assets and liabilities, including valuation allowance assessments.
Tax Compliance
- Lead the external advisors in a tax managed services operating model
- Oversee the preparation and timely filing of federal and state income tax returns.
- Ensure robust documentation and audit readiness for IRS and state examinations.
- Integrate compliance processes with tax provision workflows.
- Oversee quarterly estimated tax payments for Allstate and its subsidiaries.
- Monitor legislative developments and advise on potential impacts.
Tax Planning & Strategy
- Support tax planning initiatives and transactional analysis.
- Identify and evaluate tax risks and opportunities to reduce the effective tax rate and enhance surplus within legal and regulatory frameworks.
Process Improvement & Transformation
- Lead tax transformation efforts as part of broader Finance modernization initiatives.
- Drive process efficiencies and strengthen data and analytics capabilities to support business decision-making.
Business Partnership
- Communicate tax provisions and after-tax results clearly to business leaders.
- Foster open dialogue to identify tax-saving opportunities and support strategic decisions.
- Provide timely insights into the tax implications of business activities.
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of tax professionals.
- Champion learning and development through a structured tax curriculum tailored to Allstate’s tax profile.
- Manage relationships with external vendors providing tax services.
Candidate Qualifications
- Minimum 12 years of experience in the property & casualty insurance industry or a Big Four accounting firm with insurance clients.
- Proven leadership in managing tax reporting and compliance for insurance companies.
- Deep technical knowledge of insurance tax, ASC 740, and SAP 101.
- Expertise in investment and partnership taxation; international tax experience is a plus.
- Experience with tax transformation initiatives is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and develop talent.
- Experience managing external vendors and consultants.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- Advanced degree in Taxation, Law, or CPA designation preferred.
Location
- Remote with periodic in-person collaboration at Allstate’s Chicago headquarters (minimum 12 days per quarter).
Skills
Accounting Leadership, Corporate Tax, People Leadership, Strategic Management, Tax Compliance, Tax Operations, Tax Reporting
Compensation
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.
Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.
Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.
For jobs in San Francisco, please click “here” for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For jobs in Los Angeles, please click “here” for information regarding the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
To view the “EEO is the Law” poster click “here”. This poster provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
To view the FMLA poster, click “here”. This poster summarizing the major provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and telling employees how to file a complaint.
It is the Company’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee’s ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.
Keys to Success
At Allstate, it’s all about teamwork, flexibility, and thinking ahead. We all contribute to the bigger picture, combining unique ideas to design innovative, more affordable protection solutions for customers.
We look for candidates with these skills to help us achieve that goal:
Learning agility
Quickly adapt to new situations, continually build new skills, experiment, and embrace new ways of doing things
Customer centricity
Deliver exceptional experience with a customer-first mindset and human-centered design
Digital literacy
Discover and apply emerging digital technology tools, data and insights.
Results-oriented
Start with measurable outcomes and drive results with speed
Inclusive leadership
Integrate diverse viewpoints into decision-making processes to enhance creativity and innovation
Together, we’re all working toward Our Shared Purpose, using our strengths to make a real difference for our people, our customers, our company, and the world around us.
Working together
You’re in Good Hands® is more than a promise we make to our customers. It’s a promise we make to our employees, too.
We want you to love where you work. That starts with the freedom to be yourself. Our workplace flexibility and focus on individuality means everyone is seen, heard and respected.
When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to push your skills to the next level with access to development programs to support your career aspirations – whatever that means for you. Because as you learn and grow, so do we.
Working here also means getting the chance to make a real impact in your community. We have been driving change for over 90 years, but the mark we leave on the world can be even greater when we work together.
Benefits
Experience the benefits that make Allstate a great place to work.
*Benefits vary based on position.
Health
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- HSAs and FSAs
- Wellbeing programs
- Free therapy sessions
Retirement
- 401(k) plan
- Pension plan
- Free financial counseling
Work-life balance
- Paid time off
- Work flexibility
Career development
- Talent shares
- Tuition reimbursement
- Learning opportunities
For a full description of Allstate’s benefits visit our benefits page
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