Senior Consultant

Salary Range: $130,000 - $175,000

Job Posting End Date: October 10, 2025

We’ve Got You Under Our Wing

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way.

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.

Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Work Designation. Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote.

• If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. This means you will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership. 
• If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be remote. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.

What does it take to be successful at Aflac? 

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• Comprehensive knowledge of tax and accounting software
• Comprehensive knowledge of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code and regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal and other state regulations, with an emphasis on insurance tax accounting and U.S. federal tax technical knowledge
• Good presentation, oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills to effectively interact and negotiate with internal/external customers
• Demonstrated competencies in the areas of consulting, change management, quality, and project management
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, auditors, and consultants
• Excellent coaching and leadership skills
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience performing complex financial analysis and related valuation methodologies, systems, and quantitative business-based analysis and metrics

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
• Eight years of tax related experience with specific emphasis on federal and state tax regulations and related tax technology tools

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Education & Experience Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Taxation
• US tax technical knowledge
• Insurance tax knowledge

Travel

• Less than or equal to 10%

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates and manages major tax processes and initiatives which could include the implementation of tax strategies, preparation of memos and other documentation on tax considerations, potential changes in reporting due to transactions (taxable, nontaxable, etc.), state and federal income tax return processes, audit defense
• Develops and maintains documentation or long-term tax models as needed, incorporating key adjustments and sensitivities
• Conducts tax research and analytics related to tax planning strategies, significant business transactions, investment tax, or other projects as needed
• Coordinates use of and communication with outside advisors on special projects primarily related to tax planning, reporting or compliance, and audit defense activities
• Assists with various tax aspects of the company’s provision and compliance, as needed
• Ensures compliance with all relevant tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements to uphold the highest standards of integrity and transparency in our tax practices
• Drives efficiency opportunities related to corporate tax structures and operations or income tax return process
• Provides added value to the Tax Management Team, Business Unit, and Corporate Executives, by searching for new ideas and approaches
• Works closely with tax managers in a review capacity during heavily concentrated work periods
• Seeks networking opportunities with peers, external contacts, and other applicable individuals in order to stay abreast of developing tax strategies
• Performs duties with minimal direction for independent action and decision-making; assists with the training and development of junior team members
• Works with junior members of team to develop, analyze, and implement accounting procedures and process improvements in a systems environment in conformance with GAAP, SSAP, SEC, IRS, and other regulatory standards
• Performs other related duties as required

Total Rewards

The salary range for this job is $130,000 to $175,000. This range is specific to the job and salary offers consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.

At Aflac, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role to allow for future and continued salary growth, and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock.  On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to, sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.