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