Mgr Finance & Reporting

<p><strong>Job Title: Manager, Tax</strong></p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Springfield, IL (Hybrid)</p> <p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p> <p>Leads the organization’s indirect tax function, including sales/use tax, premium tax, and IRS/state information reporting (e.g., Forms W-2, 1099 series). Ensures compliance with multi-state and federal requirements while driving process improvements, automation, and operational efficiency. Partners cross-functionally to provide guidance on tax implications of transactions, reporting obligations, and strategic initiatives.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead end-to-end information reporting processes, including W-2s, 1099-R, and other 1099 filings, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with IRS and state requirements.</li> <li>Oversee indirect tax compliance, including sales/use, premium, unclaimed property and other transaction-based taxes across multiple jurisdictions.</li> <li>Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements across indirect tax and information reporting functions to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.</li> <li>Manage preparation and review of tax filings and information returns, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal standards.</li> <li>Monitor and interpret changes in tax laws and reporting requirements; assess business impact and implement necessary updates.</li> <li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls over tax and reporting processes, including SOX-related controls where applicable.</li> <li>Partner with finance, HR, legal, and operations teams to ensure accurate data capture and reporting for tax and information reporting purposes.</li> <li>Lead tax and information reporting audits and examinations, coordinating responses with auditors and regulatory authorities.</li> <li>Support tax planning strategies and provide guidance on reporting implications of new products, transactions, and business initiatives.</li> <li>Lead, develop, and manage tax staff and/or external vendors.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.</li> <li>6–10 years of experience.</li> <li>Prior supervisory experience preferred.</li> <li>CPA preferred.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of IRS and multi-state information reporting requirements, as well as indirect tax regulations.</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Salary: </strong>$89,800.00 - $125,500.00&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we’ve broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow.&nbsp; And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth:&nbsp; We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, we’re publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN) and we have more than $12 billion in assets.</p> <p>We’re motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children’s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs.&nbsp; We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them.&nbsp; This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.</p> <p>EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status</p> <p>For applicants that are California residents, please review our <a href="https://www.horacemann.com/privacy/ccpa" target="_blank">California Consumer Privacy Notice</a></p> <p>All applicants should review our <a href="http://www.horacemann.com/privacy.aspx" target="_blank">Horace Mann Privacy Policy</a></p></div>