Tax Director FS Insurance

Tax Director FS Insurance

Tax Director FS Insurance (Los Angeles) Line of Service Tax
Industry Financial Services
State & City CA-Los Angeles
Travel Requirements 0-20%
Auto req ID 15757BR

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that services Fortune 500 companies, and will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career If you are, then PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ( is the firm for you. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC US) is well placed to help clients meet the challenges and opportunities of the US marketplace in the areas of assurance, tax, and advisory. We offer the perspective of being part of a global network of firms combined with detailed knowledge of local, state and US national issues. More than 163,000 people in 151 countries across our network share knowledge, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and deliver practical advice.

At PwC US, you will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. We offer a flexible career progression model that allows for a variety of challenging opportunities throughout your career. We provide unparalleled coaching, mentoring, and career development programs; global opportunities; and state of the art technology-driven methodologies to help you provide quality service to our clients.

PwC is a global market leader in tax services. We assist businesses, individuals, and organizations with tax strategy, planning, and compliance, while also delivering a wide range of business advisory services. With over 23,000 tax professionals, this means that PwC can support our clients both locally and globally. We have experience working with an expansive and diverse client-base, which comprises all types of businesses--multinationals, local companies, privately-owned organizations, entrepreneurs, family businesses, trusts, partnerships, and private individuals.

Job Description

The Financial Services Industry Group consists of over 34,000 industry-dedicated professionals worldwide, including over 4,500 in the U.S., who serve multinational banks, insurance companies, investment managers, broker-dealers, and hedge funds. PwC serves more of the largest and most complex financial services companies than any other firm. Moreover, our extensive, integrated global network of industry-dedicated resources enables us to apply this knowledge on our clients' behalf whenever and wherever they need it. The Insurance Sector serves virtually every segment of the insurance industry - life insurance, property casualty insurance, reinsurance companies, health insurance, financial guarantee insurance, captive insurance, etc. Ever-changing regulatory and other critical developments affecting domestic and international insurance companies can be challenging and are often downright overwhelming. As a market leader, PwC insurance professionals continually anticipate, understand, and resolve emerging issues at the forefront of the insurance industry, helping our clients negotiate the maze of regulatory and ever-changing tax requirements in the U.S.

Position/Program Requirements

Knowledge Preferred:
Extensive knowledge of the tax issues affecting either the domestic or international insurance industry.
Considerable knowledge of public accounting practices, internal domestic insurance tax departments or internal foreign insurance departments.

Skills Preferred:
Extensive technical skills, including FAS 109, FIN 48, SSAP10R tax provision preparation audit and review, tax compliance, banking tax technical research and tax memo writing.
Thorough experience identifying and addressing client needs: developing and sustaining deep client relationships using networking, negotiation and persuasion skills to identify and sell potential new service opportunities; preparing and presenting complex written and verbal materials; and defining resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing and collection.

Thorough experience as a team leader: leading teams to generate a vision, establish direction and motivate members, create an atmosphere of trust, leverage diverse views, coach staff, and encourage improvement and innovation.

Minimum Years of Experience Necessary:
8

Minimum Degree(s) and Certification(s) Required:

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting required.

Certified Public Accountant, Enrolled Agent or Member of the Bar required.