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