Lead or Senior Tax Analyst

American Family Mutual Insurance Company ‚Ä¢ Madison, Wisconsin ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $88,000–$145,000 / year

Posted on Tue, Jul 14, 2026

You will support the goal of maximizing the after-tax return of the group. Research complex issues arising from new business activity and legislative developments. May lead advanced tax systems improvements and process improvements to ensure that tax processes are effective. Participate in the professional trade tax committees and working groups. You will report to the Corporate Tax Senior Manager.
In this hybrid role, you will be expected to work a minimum of 10 days per month from the office. Candidates should reside within approximately 50 miles of Madison, WI 53783.

Depending on your experience and qualifications, this position may be filled at a lower level.

Position Compensation Range:

$88,000.00 - $145,000.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Assist

Responsibilities:

Prepare, coordinates, oversee and review the most complex aspects of the tax compliance and tax provision processes.
Research, model, and draft arguments of complex issues for tax audits and appeals, evaluate strengths of our position, and recommend whether to concede or negotiate issues.
Identify and lead process improvement department projects based on best practices.
Identify and recommend potential tax planning ideas.
Analyze state and federal tax law changes including government rulings, regulations, notices, court cases, technical advice, and other government actions and recommend strategies to minimize the adverse impact of law changes.
Assist management in analyzing and integrating data related to mergers and acquisitions.
Assist departmental leadership in working with industry tax committees to determine the impacts of proposed changes on the industry and supports industry efforts to improve legislation or regulation.
Assist adjacent tax areas with new or unusual issues that arise.
Provide training to tax staff and develop ongoing internal and external relationships and information pipelines to be on leading edge of company and industry developments.

Requirements:

CPA license preferred.
5+ years of experience preferred.
Experience with GAAP and Statutory accounting.
Demonstrated experience analyzing complex concepts related to taxation, insurance accounting, or related field.
Experience working in the insurance industry preferred.
Understanding of accounting, accounting systems, budget, or tax concepts.
Demonstrated experience communicating complex financial information.
Demonstrated experience providing customer-focused solutions or support.
Demonstrated experience reflecting flexibility and problem-solving attributes.
Your offer will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks and is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions.
Our policy restricts consideration of applicants needing employment sponsorship (visa) to specialty occupations. Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless otherwise specified in the posting.

Travel Requirements:

Up to 5%.

Additional Information

To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week.  This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth.  At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability. 
Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks
Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting

We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email AskHR@AmFam.com to request a reasonable accommodation.

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