Tax Director (Insurance)

Location: Hybrid in Austin, Texas; Dallas, Texas; Morristown, New Jersey; or San Jose, California, United States

Base pay range for San Jose and Morristown: $170,000–$280,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global is a technology-driven insurance carrier platform that uses data and technology to improve homeownership and deliver tailored insurance program solutions through MGA partnerships.

What you will do

• Develop and execute tax strategy aligned with corporate initiatives, M&A activity, forecasting, and capital allocation.
• Prepare quarterly and annual U.S. GAAP and statutory income tax provisions, including ASC 740, SSAP 101, deferred taxes, GILTI/NCTI, stock-based compensation, and uncertain tax positions.
• Manage federal, multi-state, and insurance premium tax compliance across operating and licensed jurisdictions.
• Lead tax controversy activities, including audits, appeals, and dispute resolution.
• Oversee external advisors and special projects such as R&D credits, Section 174 and Section 382 analyses, and transfer pricing documentation.
• Maintain SOX controls and audit-ready documentation while implementing process improvements, automation, and AI-assisted tax tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA required.
• 8–10 years of progressive tax leadership experience, including senior-level experience in a publicly traded, regulated insurance company.
• Deep expertise in U.S. federal and state taxation, insurance tax regimes, ASC 740, SSAP 101, and premium tax compliance.
• Experience with technical, judgment-intensive tax positions in an audit-defensible, SEC-ready environment.
• Experience operating within a SOX control environment, including PBC responses and documentation standards.
• Strong written and analytical skills with the ability to defend technical positions to auditors and senior finance leadership.

Nice to have

• Exposure to reinsurance structures and their tax treatment.
• Experience with M&A tax diligence or structuring.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled tax or accounting tools and process automation.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical plan options with employer-paid dental and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k), disability coverage, employer-paid life insurance, FSAs, and an employee assistance program.
• Equity compensation eligibility, training, and internal career growth opportunities.
• Flexible time off and 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers.
• Snacks, drinks, and catered lunches for onsite employees.