Vice President, Corporate Taxation (Property & Casualty Insurance)

Lead Enterprise Tax Strategy for a National Property & Casualty Insurance Carrier | On-Site Executive Role in Erie, Pennsylvania 

We’re hiring a Vice President of Corporate Taxation to lead enterprise-wide tax strategy, compliance, planning, and reporting for a national property & casualty insurance organization. This is an on-site executive role based in Erie, PA. 

Division or Field Office:

Treasury Division

Department of Position: Corporate Taxation Department 

Work from:

Corporate Headquarters, onsite in Erie, PA

Salary Range:

$171,630.00 - $274,163.00 *

salary range is for this level and may vary based on actual level of role hired for

*This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.

At Erie Insurance, you’re not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you’re also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies.  Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia. 

Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We strive to be Above all in Service® to our customers—and to our employees. That’s why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
• Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
• Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
   

Additional benefits that include: company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

 

Position Details

As the Vice President, Corporate Taxation, you will serve as the organization’s senior authority on federal, state, and local taxation - responsible for driving strategy, ensuring compliance, optimizing tax outcomes, and advising top executives. This position leads the entire corporate tax lifecycle and plays a pivotal role in financial decision-making.

What You Will Lead

• Develop and implement enterprise-level corporate tax strategy aligned with financial and business objectives.

• Oversee the full tax lifecycle, including compliance, reporting, incentives, planning, and audits (federal, state, local).

• Advise executive leadership on tax implications for strategic decisions, transactions, and long-range planning.

• Monitor evolving tax legislation and maintain proactive compliance practices.

• Build and develop a high-performing tax team through coaching, hiring, and performance management.

• Strengthen relationships with auditors, advisors, and regulatory stakeholders.

• Evaluate and enhance tax accounting policies and internal controls, including GAAP and SAP frameworks.

What You Bring

• Eight+ years of progressive tax or financial/accounting experience, with P&C insurance experience strongly preferred.

• Background in a Big Four environment or a major insurance company is highly valuable.

• CPA or JD/LLM required.

• Executive leadership capability: strategic thinker, effecti