U.S Tax Manager - Insurance

Line of Service
Tax
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Domestic Tax Compliance
Management Level
Manager
Job Description & Summary
At PwC, you’ll have the opportunity to build trust, solve important problems and make a meaningful impact. As a Manager in our U.S. Tax team, you will lead complex compliance and advisory engagements for insurance and reinsurance clients, helping them navigate evolving U.S. tax requirements while delivering quality outcomes.
You will combine deep technical knowledge with strong client leadership. You’ll oversee work from planning through completion, coach and develop team members, and serve as a trusted day-to-day contact for clients across tax compliance, tax accounting and cross-border matters.
What you’ll do
Lead the preparation and review of U.S. federal income tax returns for insurance and reinsurance companies, including Form 1120-PC, Schedule M-3 reconciliations and related filings.
Oversee ASC 740 income tax provision work and advise clients on tax accounting matters.
Apply strong knowledge of Subchapter L of the Internal Revenue Code, including loss reserve discounting under Section 846, unearned premium reserves, captive insurance taxation and reinsurance arrangements.
Advise insurance and reinsurance clients on U.S. tax compliance, tax accounting, and cross-border insurance and reinsurance structures.
Identify and address relevant state and local tax obligations for insurance companies.
Take ownership of engagement planning, budgeting, execution, quality and timely completion of deliverables.
Manage multiple engagements and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
Delegate and oversee workstreams across engagement teams, promoting efficient workflow and clear accountability.
Review work product, provide timely feedback and use coaching conversations to deepen team members’ expertise and support their professional growth.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, manage expectations and serve as a day-to-day client contact on compliance and advisory matters.
Partner with team leadership to maintain collective ownership of quality, timelines and deliverables, and uphold PwC’s professional and technical standards.
What you’ll bring
A bachelor’s degree with a specialisation in business, accounting, taxation, or a law degree from an accredited university.
A U.S. Certified Public Accountant designation, or admission to practise law in a U.S. jurisdiction, or an Enrolled Agent qualification, or an equivalent relevant U.S. tax certification. Candidates without a CPA or EA may be considered where they have strong, directly relevant U.S. tax experience.
A minimum of 5 years of extensive experience preparing and reviewing Form 1120-PC returns for property and casualty insurers, including Schedule M-3 reconciliations, ASC 740 income tax provisions and related U.S. federal income tax filings.
Strong technical knowledge of Subchapter L, loss reserve discounting, unearned premium reserves, captive insurance taxation and reinsurance arrangements.
Experience advising insurance and reinsurance clients on tax accounting and cross-border structures.
Knowledge of state and local tax obligations affecting insurance companies.
Demonstrated ability to manage, mentor and develop staff at different levels.
Proven ability to manage multiple engagements, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships and manage client expectations.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications. Experience with ATX and GoSystem is an asset.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Practices, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Drafting Tax Documents, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Audit, Financial Review, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Monitoring and Analyzing Financial Trends, Optimism, Preparing Tax Documents, Professional Courage, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance Consulting {+ 14 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date