Manager Corporate Tax

Highmark Health, headquartered in Pierre, seeks a Manager, Corporate Tax to direct tax compliance and planning across our multi-entity healthcare organization. You'll oversee complex tax filings, strategic planning, and compliance for health networks, affiliated entities, and related venture structures in this full-time position.

Position Summary

As Manager, Corporate Tax, you lead the tax function across Highmark Health, Allegheny Health Network (AHN), affiliated tax-exempt organizations, and related venture structures. You own the tax compliance, planning, and reporting processes that keep our diverse portfolio—from employee benefit plans and joint ventures to limited liability companies and trusts—compliant with federal and state requirements. This is a strategic role combining deep technical expertise with cross-functional leadership and external stakeholder coordination.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance and filing obligations, including Forms 990, 990-T, partnership returns, and trust filings across all entity structures
• Direct tax planning initiatives and coordinate with external tax advisors and legal counsel to optimize tax position and ensure regulatory compliance
• Oversee the preparation, review, and timely submission of all corporate and partnership tax returns
• Monitor changes in federal, state, and local tax law and assess impact to Highmark's operations and entity structures
• Provide technical tax guidance to finance, operations, and business development teams on structuring and compliance matters
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory agencies
• Lead or support tax audits and examinations; prepare responses to inquiries from the IRS and state tax authorities

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, taxation, or related field; CPA or Master's in Taxation preferred
• 7+ years of tax experience, including multi-entity corporate tax, partnership taxation, and nonprofit/tax-exempt entity compliance
• Strong knowledge of Forms 990, 990-T, corporate tax returns, partnership returns, and charitable giving rules
• Experience with complex entity structures, joint ventures, employee benefit plans, and related-party transactions
• Proficiency with tax software, accounting systems, and Excel; experience with ERP or tax management platforms a plus
• Excellent communication skills; ability to explain technical tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting filing deadlines and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work independently and lead small teams or coordinate with external advisors

Working at Highmark Health

Highmark Health is a mission-driven healthcare organization committed to improving patient outcomes and expanding access to quality care across our communities. As part of our team in Pierre, you'll contribute to the strategic financial and compliance operations that support our health networks and affiliated organizations. We offer a collaborative workplace where your tax expertise directly impacts our ability to operate efficiently and responsibly.

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