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Manager Corporate Tax

120 5th Avenue Place, Pittsburgh PA 15222-3099, United States

Full time

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Category Finance

Type Full time

Location(s) 120 5th Avenue Place, Pittsburgh PA 15222-3099, United States

Brand Highmark Health

Posted 11/11/2026

Req ID J291546

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Job Description

Company :

Highmark Health

Job Description :

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager, Corporate Tax manages the tax compliance function for Highmark Health, Allegheny Health Network (AHN), affiliated tax-exempt entities, and related partnerships, joint ventures, employee benefit plans, limited liability companies, trusts, and other structures. The role oversees the preparation and filing of Forms 990, 990-T, and other federal, state, and local filings, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements for tax-exempt organizations.

The Manager, Corporate Tax supervises tax compliance processes and staff, ensuring activities are completed accurately and on time and that positions taken are well supported and documented. This includes coordinating with external auditors and tax advisors, supporting audits and regulatory inquiries, and managing responses to tax notices.

In addition, the Manager, Corporate Tax evaluates business activities, investments, and joint venture arrangements to identify and address tax-exempt compliance considerations, including unrelated business income (UBIT) and protection of exempt status. The role partners with Finance, Legal, and operational leadership to communicate tax implications and support business initiatives. This position also coordinates the resolution of tax controversies and leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of tax processes, controls, and compliance procedures.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Communicate effectively. This position displays effective communication skills while performing the following functions:

• Identify senior management's business objectives and identify tax strategies that will accomplish those objectives.
• Coordinate activities, make recommendations, and support decisions to ensure projects that require tax planning services can proceed to a resolution as quickly as possible.
• Defend existing tax strategies and positions against challenge or make appropriate and timely revisions to our tax positions when necessary.
• Coordinate the communication, education and implementation on all tax matters associated with evaluating business opportunities.

2. Manage the tax function for the Company and its Affiliates.

• The Highmark Group must file a significant number of Federal, state and local returns, registrations, licenses and other filings. The Manager is expected to independently make the majority of decisions regarding recurring matters of tax and regulatory compliance. The incumbent must bring matters to the attention of the Director that have a major impact upon the tax liability of the company, that would impact corporate policy, or that would impact Highmark business strategies. However, the incumbent is expected to provide a detailed analysis of the business alternatives, the impacts of the alternatives, and a recommendation as to the best alternative. The Manager must integrate tax, statutory and GAAP knowledge bases in directing the Corporate Tax Department functions.
• his includes thousands of documents covering many different types of taxes (income, excise, sales and use, capital stock/franchise, property, international, business privilege, etc.) and many different varieties of each of those taxes from many different jurisdictions (federal, all states, a wide range of municipalities and international).
• Ensure the accurate calculation and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax accruals for the financial statements of the Highmark Group
• Research and integrate tax, statutory, and GAAP issues, to identify available alternatives, and to communicate the results.

3. Ensure the Highmark Group's business transactions are structured to take advantage of opportunities and avoid the pitfalls inherent in tax law so that liability associated with all types of taxes is minimized.

• This means continuous assessment of all current tax positions assigned by the Director, Corporate Tax, which involves staying abreast of legislation, regulations, rulings and court cases affecting all types of taxation in a wide range of U.S. tax jurisdictions and certain international jurisdictions.

4. Coordinate the communication, education and implementation on all tax matters associated with evaluating business opportunities.

• This includes determining the tax implications then developing and possibly implementing tax planning strategies on all types of prospective business transactions for the Highmark Group.
• It involves consulting with all levels of management, supporting the operational staff, engaging and guiding the appropriate internal resources and directing outside counsel (when employed).

5. Coordinate the settlement of tax controversies, including management of activities related to tax litigation.

• This includes defending our tax positions on audit from a variety of taxing authorities, regulatory agencies, internal auditors and our external auditing firm

6. Coordinate the development, implementation and refinement of departmental processes and procedures.

• This includes documentation of major processes, risk assessments, design of adequate internal controls and compliance with testing procedures required under Sarbanes-Oxley Act - Section 404 and related auditing standards.

7. Other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Bachelor"s degree in Accounting or related field, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor"s degree
• 7 years of tax compliance, planning and ASC 740 experience either in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm
• 3 years in a management or leadership role

Preferred

• Experience with tax-exempt organizations, including preparation and review of Forms 990 and 990-T, and analysis of unrelated business income (UBIT)
• Familiarity with healthcare systems, including tax-exempt compliance considerations related to hospitals, affiliates, and joint ventures
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax requirements impacting tax-exempt entities and partnerships
• Experience coordinating with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies on compliance and audit matters
• Ability to assess business activities and transactions and communicate related tax implications to finance, legal, and operational leadership
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the ability to partner effectively with accounting teams
• CPA, Master's Degree in Taxation, MBA, JD, or relevant advanced certification preferred

SKILLS

• Proven leadership skills - ability to motivate others to quickly achieve results in a matrixed environment.
• Uses knowledge of industry and market trends to develop and champion long-term strategies.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively persuade others to listen, commit, and act on a new approach.
• Self-confident with an ability to accept and respond to challenges in a positive manner.
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effectively presents complex topics in a concise manner to audiences at various levels and in various sizes.
• Broad understanding of business issues, metrics, organizational linkages and customer value.
• Successful experience in achieving results through people in a complex environment.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills in addition to project leadership and management skills.

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Why Choose Highmark Health?

At Highmark Health, we are on a mission to reinvent healthcare for everyone. When you bring your curiosity and drive to our award-winning team, you will find continuous opportunities to grow your career, break down barriers in the industry, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Benefits & Perks

Taking Care of You

Your Benefits at a Glance

• Health: Complete medical, dental, vision, prescription, HSA, and FSA coverage.
• Time Off: Paid vacation, holidays, and dedicated volunteer time.
• Finance: Employer-sponsored 401(k), life/disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Perks: Exclusive team discounts on shopping, memberships, and events.

Medical Coverage

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Vacation, holidays, volunteering

Retirement Package

Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Insurance & Coverage

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Onsite & Preventative Care

We make staying healthy easy with 100% covered preventative exams (including flu shots) and onsite pharmacy services at major campuses. Plus, stay active with free fitness center access at major Highmark campuses, Allegheny General, and West Penn Hospital.

Make Mindful Changes

Secure bicycle parking at major campuses. Healthy food options at onsite cafeterias. Stress management classes including yoga, mindfulness, and meditation.

Holistic Support, 24/7

Work-life resources including assistance programs and financial counseling services. 24/7 telephone access to health and wellness coaching.

Get Rewarded for Giving Back

Health incentive program that rewards team members. Team member networks to gather in the name of health. Paid volunteer time and incentives for making a difference.

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Real people, real stories

"I have met some really great people over the years at Highmark Health and the company has treated me really well. I get really good benefits. I"ve always been rewarded for working hard. That"s what keeps me here."

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Associate Strategy Analyst, enGen

"I love participating with the PRIDE BRG. It"s an engaged, dynamic group of almost 400 people. I also love to turn on the digital hub on my computer and see what"s going on with any of the Business Resource Groups. It"s really neat to be able to support other BRGs and see others support PRIDE. Every time I go to a different BRG event, I always feel welcome, even if I"m not part of that group."

Amanda M.

Director of Social Determinants of Health | Vice Chair of PRIDE

Our Hiring Process: Step-by-Step

1. Apply

Find a role that sparks your passion and submit your application! We'll send an immediate confirmation email, and our team will review your qualifications over the next 1-2 weeks.

2. Interview

If your profile is a great match, we'll reach out to schedule your interview-whether by phone, video, or in person. Don"t worry, we'll provide all the prep details in advance so you can shine.

3. Job Offer

The moment you've been waiting for! If selected, we'll connect to celebrate and walk you through the details: compensation, benefits, paid time off, and all the perks of joining the team.

4. Pre-Employment

After you accept online, we'll guide you through standard screening (including a background check and drug screen, plus health screenings for certain clinical roles). Once cleared, we"ll officially confirm your start date!

5. Onboarding

Welcome aboard! Before Day 1, we'll send everything you need to hit the ground running-including your schedule, location, and the required identification documents to bring with you.

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