Senior Tax Specialist, US Taxation
- 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.
- 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.
- Is recognized for their CPA designation, master's degree in U.S. taxation or another relevant professional qualification
- 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.
CompanyIA Financial Services Inc.Posting End Date2026-10-31
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. In the last few years, 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!
Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionOur 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! To learn more click here.
Skills Required
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. income tax accounting
- Strong technical expertise in U.S. taxation
- Strong analytical capability
- Strong judgment and attention to detail
- CPA designation, master's degree in U.S. taxation, or another relevant professional qualification
- Seven years of experience in U.S. corporate taxation
- Experience in financial institutions, insurance, investments, or other complex business environments
- Authorization to work for any employer in the U.S.
What We Do
iA American Warranty Group, part of iA Financial Group, operates in insurance and related financial services. The organization’s U.S. careers materials identify claims roles supporting policyholders and claims handling, while the specific Claims Analyst role processes life, disability, and waiver-of-premium claims and answers status questions for policyholders, agents, and funeral homes. iA Financial Group reports more than 9,000 employees and the trust of over five million people.
