IA Financial Group

Senior Tax Specialist, US Taxation

IA Financial Group$80K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7 years of experience in U.S. corporate taxation, preferably in complex environments like financial institutions or insurance
  • CPA designation or a relevant master's degree in U.S. taxation
  • Strong working knowledge of U.S. income tax accounting
  • Technical expertise and analytical skills in U.S. taxation
  • Excellent judgement and attention to detail in tax issue assessment

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review, and analyze U.S. tax provisions under IFRS
  • Assist with U.S.-Canada tax matters, focusing on withholding tax and treaty interpretation
  • Conduct tax due diligence for transactions and reorganizations, assessing key issues and opportunities
  • Provide clear guidance on U.S. tax matters to internal partners
  • Collaborate with various departments to support coordinated decision-making

Benefits

  • A learning and development-focused work environment
  • A healthy, inclusive workplace where potential is nurtured
  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility and innovative workspaces
  • Competitive benefits including flexible group insurance and pension plan
  • Access to wellness and personal development days, telemedicine, and an employee assistance program
Full Job Description
Job Description

Senior Tax Specialist, US Taxation

As a Senior Tax Specialist, US Taxation, you will play a key role in supporting the organization's U.S. tax function across compliance, reporting and advisory matters.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What you'll accomplish with us

As a Senior Tax Specialist, US Taxation, you'll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:
  • 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.


What could accelerate your success in this role

We're looking for someone who:
  • 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


Why you'll love working with us
• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
• Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!

Still unsure about applying?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply - your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

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.

Company
IA Financial Services Inc.

Posting End Date
2026-08-31

About IA Financial Group

IA Financial Group is a Canadian insurance and financial services company. The company offers a wide range of products and services including life and health insurance, mutual funds, securities, auto and home insurance, mortgages, and loans. IA Financial Group has been in business for over 125 years and has over 5,500 employees. The company is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. IA Financial Group is also committed to giving back to the community and has a strong corporate social responsibility program.
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