Tax Analyst - International

Tax Analyst - International
Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG)

Department: Corporate Tax

Location: New Orleans, LA; Oak Brook, IL; or Coral Gables, FL | Hybrid Work Opportunities Available

About the Role:

Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG) is seeking a Tax Analyst - International to support the Corporate Tax Department's U.S. international and non-U.S. tax reporting, compliance, planning, and controversy activities.

This role works directly with foreign affiliate finance and tax teams to collect, validate, and analyze tax information; prepare and maintain supporting workpapers; identify reporting and compliance issues; and assist with resolving those issues in a timely manner. The position is expected to bring a solid foundation in corporate tax and accounting while developing deeper expertise in U.S. international tax, ASC 740 reporting for foreign operations, transfer pricing, and audit support.

While the ideal candidate will be based in one of our office locations—New Orleans, Oak Brook, or Coral Gables—we remain open to remote arrangements for strong candidates whose experience aligns closely with the demands of this role.

Essential Functions:

Tax Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Collaborate with foreign affiliate finance and tax teams to prepare, review, and maintain tax provision packages supporting U.S. GAAP financial reporting
• Analyze tax accounts, attributes, uncertain tax positions, effective tax rate items, and supporting reconciliations; investigate exceptions and follow issues through resolution
• Maintain organized support for foreign current and deferred tax balances and develop a working knowledge of tax laws and reporting positions in relevant jurisdictions

Tax Compliance

• Prepare foreign tax credit calculations and support U.S. international tax provision calculations, including BEAT and NCTI
• Prepare U.S. federal international tax workpapers, schedules, and forms, including Forms 5471, 8858, 8991, 8992, and 1118, as applicable
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready records for U.S. international and foreign tax filings
• Coordinate deliverables and follow up on missing or inconsistent information

Tax Planning and Transactions

• Research enacted and proposed tax laws, regulations, and rulings and summarize practical implications
• Model potential financial statement and cash tax impacts of tax law changes
• Draft technical memoranda, issue summaries, and recommendations for review by tax leadership

Tax Systems and Operations

• Document and improve recurring tax processes, calendars, controls, and workpaper standards
• Assist in maintaining and optimizing tax software, financial systems, and data tools to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency

Cross-Border Coordination, Transfer Pricing, and Audit Support

• Coordinate with foreign affiliates and external advisors on local tax matters, information requests, transfer pricing support, and tax authority examinations
• Support responses to tax notices and audits by organizing facts, workpapers, documentation, and assigned action items
  

Education & Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of corporate tax, public accounting, or related tax experience
• CPA, CPA candidate, or other relevant tax credential

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Taxation, Accounting, or related graduate-level program
• Experience with U.S. international tax, ASC 740, multinational financial reporting, insurance or financial services, and/or cross-border tax compliance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Working knowledge of corporate income tax accounting concepts, including ASC 740 current and deferred tax principles
• Familiarity with U.S. international tax concepts and reporting requirements, including Subpart F, Foreign Tax Credits, BEAT, NCTI, and Forms 5471, 8858, 8991, 8992, and 1118
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, research, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to organize, analyze, and validate data from multiple sources
• Ability to learn and utilize company financial systems, tax software, and data tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions and cultures
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, maintain documentation, proactively follow up, and meet reporting and filing deadlines
• Knowledge of AI-enabled technologies (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) and the ability to apply them responsibly to improve business processes, data analysis, and reporting
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package (base salary & bonus)
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and tuition reimbursement
• Medical and dental coverage effective the first of the month following 30 days of service
• Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance through a hybrid work arrangement
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development within a global organization

About Us:

Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG) serves the life, accident, and health insurance needs of individuals and businesses across 49 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands through its U.S.-based member companies, Pan-American Life Insurance Company and Pan-American Assurance Company.

At PALIG, our employees are our greatest asset. We value collaboration, trust, innovation, and the confidence of our policyholders. Our long-standing commitment to excellence continues to drive our success.

Pan-American Life Insurance Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.