Director, US Taxation

iA Financial Group; Waco (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) With Company Match

Competitive Bonus Program

Wellness Allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking a Director, US Taxation to lead the U.S. tax function, aligning tax priorities with enterprise strategy and business growth. You will partner with Finance, Legal, and Treasury to support informed decision‑making and ensure robust governance.

This role emphasizes strategic thinking, collaboration, and the development of a high‑performing tax team in a hybrid work environment, with a focus on risk management and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive the strategic direction of the U.S. tax function in alignment with enterprise priorities, business growth objectives and the broader global tax vision.
• Provide oversight of U.S. tax compliance, tax accounting and financial reporting activities to ensure quality, timeliness and alignment with organizational expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing U.S. tax team by setting clear expectations, fostering accountability and creating strong alignment around strategic priorities.
• Act as a trusted business partner to Finance, Legal, Treasury and business leadership by providing strategic tax perspectives that support informed decision‑making.
• Provide leadership on the identification, assessment and mitigation of U.S. tax risks, ensuring robust governance and a strong control environment.
• Champion continuous improvement of the U.S. tax function by advancing process optimization, documentation standards and scalable ways of working.

Skills

Influence & business partnering

Strategic leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

U.S. corporate tax experience

Job description

Job Description

Build the future with us. Are you eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Director, US Taxation, you will play a key role in providing strategic leadership for the U.S. tax function and play a pivotal role in aligning tax priorities with the organization's broader business objectives. 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

• Shape and drive the strategic direction of the U.S. tax function in alignment with enterprise priorities, business growth objectives and the broader global tax vision.
• Provide oversight of U.S. tax compliance, tax accounting and financial reporting activities to ensure quality, timeliness and alignment with organizational expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing U.S. tax team by setting clear expectations, fostering accountability and creating strong alignment around strategic priorities.
• Act as a trusted business partner to Finance, Legal, Treasury and business leadership by providing strategic tax perspectives that support informed decision‑making.
• Provide leadership on the identification, assessment and mitigation of U.S. tax risks, ensuring robust governance and a strong control environment.
• Champion continuous improvement of the U.S. tax function by advancing process optimization, documentation standards and scalable ways of working.

What could accelerate your success in this role

• Is known for their ability to Influence and business partnering skills, with the ability to build credibility and foster strong relationships across functions and leadership levels.
• Stands out for their strategic leadership and the ability to set direction, inspire confidence and align teams around clear priorities.
• Demonstrates strong strategic thinking and strong business acumen, with the ability to connect tax matters to broader enterprise priorities.
• Is recognized for their collaborative mindset and the ability to mobilize stakeholders in support of shared objectives.
• Has 10-15 years of experience in U.S. corporate taxation.

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!
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Term Life, AD&D Insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Health Advocate Benefit
• Wellness Allowance
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan and Holidays
• 401(k) With Company Match
• Competitive Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program

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 2026-11-30

About us

iA American Warranty LP, American Amicable Group of Companies, iA American Life Insurance Company and Industrial Alliance Portfolio Management LLC are all part of iA Financial Group, one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in North America. In the last few years, iA American has been thoughtfully built by iA Financial Group through the acquisition of several US based entities. Our suite of products and services includes automotive protection packages, reinsurance options, dealer support, direct-to-consumer products, in-house administration, life insurance, progressive special markets, and more! iA Financial Group is the fourth largest life and health insurance company in Canada and offers a wide range of products for all stages of life and to meet the needs of clients across its vast sales network. Founded in 1892, iA Financial Group's stability and solidity make it an employer of choice that invests in its employees and their development over the long term. Our CEO Denis Ricard won #1 Insurance CEO in Canada from Glassdoor! Our US headquarters is in Austin, TX. American Amicable traces its roots back to 1910 and is a progressive special markets insurer. Based in Waco, TX, the Company offers innovative life insurance and annuity products developed to target the individual needs of protection, wealth creation, and estate preservation.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Our differences make us unique, and even stronger. That’s why, at iA Financial Group, we are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity. We are continually building a team that is as diverse as the people and communities we serve. By combining our different ways of seeing and experiencing the world, we will always be stronger than the sum of our parts!