
Director of Tax Planning and Research
Role description
From the employerAt Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence.
We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care
with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are.
Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those
that need care—and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our
millions of policyholders each day.
We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our
local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and
experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to
help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and
understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a
sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our
local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event
sponsorships, and employee volunteerism.
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- Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers,
colleagues, and communities.
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drive progress.
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forward together.
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the world and each other.
POSITION TITLE
Director of Tax Planning and Research
POSITION LOCATION
Richmond, VA
This position is available to Virginia residents as Richmond, Virginia in-office
applicants
*A Hybrid schedule of both Remote and In-Office days is required. In office days
are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with working hours targeting our core
business hours of 9am-5pm EST.
YOUR ROLE
- As a HQ Finance team member, you’ll play a key role in supporting the financial
- strength and flexibility that enables us to provide returns to the shareholders
- and be there when our policyholders need us – now and in the future. As the
- Director of Tax Planning and Research, you will be a part of the leadership of
- the Corporate Tax Department, reporting to the Senior Vice President, Tax.
- While the role is focused on being a technical resource, we expect you to play a
- broad leadership role across all the activities and responsibilities of the tax
- department.
- What you will be doing
- The Director of Tax Planning and Research will be responsible for:
- Working with the other members of the leadership of the Corporate Tax
Department to establish and achieve strategic tax goals including staffing,
training, and development of the team; ensure that all of our tax compliance
and financial reporting requirements are met, implement process improvement
and technology change to drive efficiency and effectiveness, ensure effective
coordination with our business partners throughout the organization, and
effectively manage our tax obligations.
- The Director will be specifically responsible for driving tax planning and
research projects, overseeing the Tax Department financial planning and
analysis activities, working with industry groups on tax legislative and
technical issues, addressing developing tax-related financial reporting
issues, working with our operations and legal groups on policyholder
reporting and compliance matters, and other responsibilities as required
- Present tax issues and opportunities to key stakeholders including Genworth
Senior Leadership and the Board of Directors
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal business partners,
external auditors, and advisors
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Advance degrees such as a JD or MST will be considered as a component of the
overall evaluation of the candidate, but are not essential
- 15 or more years of relevant work experience, preferably within the insurance
industry
- Significant large accounting firm or law firm experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong critical thinking, project management and relationship management
capabilities
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management
- The ability to work as a member and leader of a team with a commitment to
fostering team culture
Employee Benefits & Well-Being
Genworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re
committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.
- Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
- Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
- Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100%
employer-funded!)
- Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and
Paid Family Leave
- Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification
Support
- Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee
Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal
management)
- Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services
ADDITIONAL
- At this time, Genworth will not sponsor a new applicant for employment
authorization for this position.
National Range: $134,600 - $209,000
Disclaimer: This role is aligned to a national market-based pay range. Actual
compensation will vary based on geographic location, experience, skills, and
other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to
participate in a bonus incentive plan. Incentive compensation is based on
individual and company performance and is not guaranteed.