Tax Analyst - International

Pan-American Life Insurance Group • New Orleans, LA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG) is seeking a Tax Analyst to support the Corporate Tax Department's U.S. international and non-U.S. tax reporting, compliance, planning, and controversy activities. The role works with foreign affiliate finance and tax teams to collect, validate, and analyze tax information; prepare and maintain supporting workpapers; identify reporting and compliance issues; and help resolve those issues promptly. The position requires a foundation in corporate tax and accounting and offers the opportunity to develop expertise in U.S. international tax, ASC 740 reporting for foreign operations, transfer pricing, and audit support.

Responsibilities span tax financial reporting and analysis, compliance, planning and transactions, tax systems and operations, and cross-border coordination and audit support. The role may be based in New Orleans, Oak Brook, or Coral Gables, with hybrid opportunities; remote arrangements may be considered for strong candidates whose experience aligns with the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of corporate tax, public accounting, or related tax experience.
• CPA, CPA candidate, or other relevant tax credential.
• Working knowledge of corporate income tax accounting concepts, including ASC 740 current and deferred tax principles.
• Familiarity with U.S. international tax concepts and reporting requirements, including Subpart F, Foreign Tax Credits, BEAT, NCTI, and Forms 5471, 8858, 8991, 8992, and 1118.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, research, and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ability to organize, analyze, and validate data from multiple sources.
• Ability to learn and use company financial systems, tax software, and data tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions and cultures.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, maintain documentation, proactively follow up, and meet reporting and filing deadlines.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled technologies, such as Microsoft Copilot, and ability to apply them responsibly to improve business processes, data analysis, and reporting.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Taxation, Accounting, or a related graduate-level program.
• Experience with U.S. international tax, ASC 740, multinational financial reporting, insurance or financial services, and/or cross-border tax compliance.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with foreign affiliate finance and tax teams to prepare, review, and maintain tax provision packages supporting U.S. GAAP financial reporting.
• Analyze tax accounts, attributes, uncertain tax positions, effective tax rate items, and supporting reconciliations; investigate exceptions and follow issues through resolution.
• Maintain organized support for foreign current and deferred tax balances and develop working knowledge of tax laws and reporting positions in relevant jurisdictions.
• Prepare foreign tax credit calculations and support U.S. international tax provision calculations, including BEAT and NCTI.
• Prepare U.S. federal international tax workpapers, schedules, and forms, including Forms 5471, 8858, 8991, 8992, and 1118, as applicable.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready records for U.S. international and foreign tax filings.
• Coordinate deliverables and follow up on missing or inconsistent information.
• Research enacted and proposed tax laws, regulations, and rulings and summarize practical implications.
• Model potential financial statement and cash tax impacts of tax law changes.
• Draft technical memoranda, issue summaries, and recommendations for review by tax leadership.
• Document and improve recurring tax processes, calendars, controls, and workpaper standards.
• Assist in maintaining and optimizing tax software, financial systems, and data tools to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate with foreign affiliates and external advisors on local tax matters, information requests, transfer pricing support, and tax authority examinations.
• Support responses to tax notices and audits by organizing facts, workpapers, documentation, and assigned action items.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary and bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical and dental coverage effective the first of the month following 30 days of service.
• Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance through a hybrid work arrangement.
• Professional growth and career development opportunities within a global organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level