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Protective LifePrincipal - Tax Planning & Strategy
Protective Life is seeking a Principal - Tax Planning & Strategy for a remote, full-time position with a salary range of $160,000 to $170,000 per year,…
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Protective Life is seeking a Principal - Tax Planning & Strategy for a remote, full-time position with a salary range of $160,000 to $170,000 per year, plus annual incentive opportunities. This senior individual-contributor role sits within the Corporate Tax Department and reports directly to the VP, Head of Corporate Tax. The professional chosen for this position will lead complex tax planning, transaction support, and international tax initiatives, while collaborating closely…
Job Description
Protective Life is seeking a Principal - Tax Planning & Strategy for a remote, full-time position with a salary range of $160,000 to $170,000 per year, plus annual incentive opportunities. This senior individual-contributor role sits within the Corporate Tax Department and reports directly to the VP, Head of Corporate Tax. The professional chosen for this position will lead complex tax planning, transaction support, and international tax initiatives, while collaborating closely with business lines, legal teams, operational units, parent-company tax professionals, and external advisors.
The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in corporate tax, deep technical knowledge of U.S. and international tax rules, and a strong background in the insurance sector. Responsibilities include handling tax diligence and structuring for acquisitions and reorganizations, spearheading global tax initiatives like Pillar Two and Bermuda corporate income tax, researching emerging tax issues, and managing cross-functional projects. Although the job has no direct reports, the person in this role will mentor and train other tax professionals within the department.
Protective Life offers comprehensive employee benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health support, an employee assistance program, and various paid time off options such as parental leave and short-term disability. Financial wellbeing benefits feature healthcare account contributions, a pension plan, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and the ProHealth Rewards wellness platform.
Responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, and implement tax planning strategies to improve tax efficiency, preserve tax attributes, and enhance capital effectiveness
- Lead tax diligence, structuring, modeling, and integration for acquisitions, dispositions, and reorganizations
- Manage international tax analysis and global initiatives such as Pillar Two and Bermuda corporate income tax
- Collaborate with parent-company stakeholders on U.S. and cross-border tax planning for investments and business structures
- Assist business lines and legal and operational teams with policyholder tax matters
- Research complex tax issues and deliver technical recommendations to senior stakeholders
- Oversee cross-functional projects from initial analysis through implementation
- Coordinate external advisor engagements alongside internal tax teams
- Mentor, train, and develop tax professionals across the department
Requirements
- Certified Public Accountant certification
- At least 10 years of progressive corporate tax experience in public accounting or a large corporate tax function
- Significant background in tax planning, transactions, diligence, structuring, and implementation
- Demonstrated experience with international tax and Pillar Two compliance
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor or LLM in Taxation
- Strong background in Bermuda corporate income tax
- Prior experience within the insurance industry, including policyholder tax matters
Core Skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Mental health benefits and an employee assistance program
- Paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day
- Contributions to healthcare accounts
- Pension plan and 401(k) plan with company matching
- Access to ProHealth Rewards for wellbeing cash incentives
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the salary for the Principal - Tax Planning & Strategy position?
Protective Life lists a targeted salary range of $160,000 to $170,000 per year, with additional annual incentive opportunities based on individual and company performance.
Is this position remote?
Yes, the source posting explicitly states that the role is remote.
What are the core educational and certification requirements?
A CPA is required for this role. A Juris Doctor or an LLM in Taxation is considered a plus.
How many years of experience are needed?
Candidates must have over 10 years of progressive corporate tax experience gained through public accounting or a large corporate tax function.
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