About the Role
As a Senior Tax Specialist, US Taxation, you will play a key role in supporting the organization's U.S. tax function across compliance, reporting and advisory matters. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company.
Responsibilities
- Support the preparation, review and analysis of U.S. tax provisions, including current and deferred tax under IFRS, while ensuring accurate balances and appropriate supporting documentation.
- Support U.S.-Canada tax matters, including withholding tax, treaty interpretation and other cross-border issues, by analyzing facts and contributing practical recommendations.
- Support tax due diligence for transactions, reorganizations and strategic initiatives by identifying key issues, risks and opportunities.
- Serve as a trusted resource on U.S. tax matters by providing clear guidance and practical insight to internal partners.
- Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Actuarial, Investments and other stakeholders to assess implications and support coordinated decision-making.
Requirements
- Is known for their strong working knowledge in U.S. income tax accounting.
- Stands out for their strong technical expertise and analytical capability in U.S. taxation.
- Demonstrates strong judgement and attention to detail in assessing tax issues and supporting well-reasoned conclusions.
- Has 7 years of experience in U.S. corporate taxation, ideally withing financial institutions, insurance, investments or other complex business environments.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
- We are unable to support or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time, including H-1B visas and participation in STEM OPT work authorizations.
Skills
- U.S. income tax accounting
- U.S. taxation
- Tax due diligence
- IFRS
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 7 years of experience in U.S. corporate taxation
Education Level
- CPA designation
- Master's degree in U.S. taxation
- Other relevant professional qualification
Benefits
- Flexible group insurance
- Competitive pension plan
- Stock purchase plan
- Vacation and wellness/personal development days
- Telemedicine
- Employee and family assistance program
- Ergonomic furniture program
- Performance bonus
- Discounts on iA products
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Term Life, AD&D Insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Company-Paid Health Advocate Benefit
- Wellness Allowance
- Generous Paid Time Off Plan and Holidays
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Competitive Bonus Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
About the Company
- iA American Warranty LP, American Amicable Group of Companies, iA American Life Insurance Company and Industrial Alliance Portfolio Management LLC are all part of iA Financial Group, one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in North America.
- iA American has been thoughtfully built by iA Financial Group through the acquisition of several US based entities.
- Our suite of products and services includes automotive protection packages, reinsurance options, dealer support, direct-to-consumer products, in-house administration, life insurance, progressive special markets, and more!
- iA Financial Group is the fourth largest life and health insurance company in Canada and offers a wide range of products for all stages of life and to meet the needs of clients across its vast sales network.
- Founded in 1892, iA Financial Group’s stability and solidity make it an employer of choice that invests in its employees and their development over the long term.
- Our CEO Denis Ricard won #1 Insurance CEO in Canada from Glassdoor!
- iA American has been thoughtfully built by iA Financial Group through the acquisition of Innovative Aftermarket Systems (IAS), SouthwestRe, and Dealers Assurance Company (DAC).
- Our US headquarters is in Austin, TX.
- Our suite of products and services includes automotive protection packages, reinsurance options, dealer support, direct-to-consumer products, and in-house administration.
- American Amicable traces its roots back to 1910 and is a progressive special markets insurer.
- Based in Waco, TX, the Company offers innovative life insurance and annuity products developed to target the individual needs of protection, wealth creation, and estate preservation.
- iA Financial Group is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 9,000 employees.
- Together, we have earned the trust of more than five million clients and 50,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.
- With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States.
- The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time.
- For over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.
- We’re invested in you.
Equal Opportunity
- Our differences make us unique, and even stronger. That’s why, at iA Financial Group, we are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity.
- We are continually building a team that is as diverse as the people and communities we serve.
- By combining our different ways of seeing and experiencing the world, we will always be stronger than the sum of our parts!
