Tax Planning Consultant

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States; hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Base pay: $92,700–$167,500 annually, plus eligibility for an annual incentive bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a purpose-driven health insurance organization that invests in employee development and career growth.

What you will do

• Manage and provide technical expertise for federal, state, and local income tax return filings.
• Prepare and review income tax accruals, provisions, and financial reporting disclosures.
• Support tax leadership with technical tax issues, income tax forecasting, and compliance and accounting analytics.
• Lead or contribute to special projects, tax process automation initiatives, and management reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across organizational levels to resolve problems and lead projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; other bachelor’s degrees may be considered.
• At least 7 years of experience in federal income and state taxation or tax compliance.
• Experience researching complex tax issues and laws using established tax research methodologies and resources.
• Advanced PC proficiency, including Excel, Access, or similar tools, and experience designing reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including documentation, training, and presentations.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in taxation or law, or professional certification such as MST or CPA.
• Knowledge of health insurance products and insurance taxation.
• Experience with Statutory Accounting Principles and SSAP 101.
• Experience handling tax compliance and accounting issues related to mergers, acquisitions, and investments.

Culture & Benefits

• Curated development plans and professional growth opportunities.
• Health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, and pension plan.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, and paid holidays.
• Employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and additional incentives.