Sr. Tax Analyst

Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we this fast-growing company you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters not only changing lives but saving them. Together.

Join a fast-growing mission-driven Medicare Advantage health plan where your tax expertise will directly support the financial strength and regulatory integrity of the organization. As a Senior Tax Analyst youll play a highly visible role across Finance partnering Accounting FP&A Legal and Operations to ensure tax compliance deliver accurate financial reporting and provide strategic insights that help drive business decisions.
This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with cross-functional collaboration in a complex highly regulated industry.

*Orange County CA preferred

What Youll Do

Lead Tax Compliance

• Prepare and review federal state and local tax filings including income franchise and insurance premium tax returns.
• Manage tax calendars estimated payments extensions and filing deadlines.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors to support compliance activities.

Own Tax Provision & Financial Reporting

• Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740.
• Maintain supporting workpapers deferred tax calculations effective tax rate analyses and financial statement disclosures.
• Support internal and external audit requests with timely accurate documentation.

Manage Audits & Regulatory Inquiries

• Serve as a key point of contact for tax notices audits and inquiries from federal and state authorities.
• Partner with external advisors to develop responses and drive issues to resolution.

Partner Across the Business

• Collaborate with Accounting FP&A Legal and Operations to assess tax implications and support business initiatives.
• Assist with regulatory financial audit and Medicare Advantage-related data requests.

Research & Advise

• Monitor tax legislation regulatory developments and IRS guidance.
• Translate complex tax issues into practical recommendations for Finance leadership.
• Coordinate with external advisors on technical tax matters.

Improve Processes & Controls

• Identify opportunities to enhance tax processes automation and compliance workflows.
• Support SOX compliance efforts and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Utilize tax and ERP platforms including OneSource CorpTax Oracle and Workday.

Additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• 4 to 6 years of relevant tax experience in public accounting or a corporate tax department
• Demonstrated hands-on experience preparing and reviewing income tax provisions under ASC 740
• Practical experience managing multi-state tax compliance including exposure to insurance or franchise taxes
• Experience supporting external auditors and tax advisors with documentation and technical analysis

Preferred

• Located in Orange County CA as role is Hybrid as needed
• Prior experience in the healthcare managed care or insurance industry with Medicare Advantage exposure strongly preferred
• Experience working within a regulated payer or health plan environment
• Exposure to insurance premium tax filings statutory (STAT) reporting or CMS-facing financial processes

Education

Required

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a closely related field
• Equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience may be considered

Preferred

• Masters degree in Taxation (MST)
• Coursework or specialized study in healthcare finance insurance accounting or regulatory compliance

Technical Skills

Required

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables modeling and data analysis
• Working knowledge of at least one major tax compliance software platform (e.g. OneSource CorpTax) and ERP system (e.g. Oracle Workday SAP)

Preferred

• Training in SOX compliance internal controls or finance process improvement
• Familiarity with tax technology automation tools or AI-assisted compliance workflows

Licensure

Required

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license

Preferred

• No additional licensure is required for this individual contributor role; however maintenance of the CPA credential is expected

What Will Make You Successful

• Expertise in ASC 740 tax provision preparation and reporting
• Strong corporate income tax compliance knowledge
• Experience with multi-state and insurance premium taxation
• Advanced analytical and Excel capabilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-tax stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced regulated environment

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Pay Range: $85696 - $128543

Pay range may be based on several factors including market location education responsibilities experience etc.

Essential Physical Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand walk sit use hand to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

2. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age protected veteran status gender identity or sexual orientation.

Pay Range: $85696.00 - $128543.00

Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location education responsibilities experience etc.

Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age protected veteran status gender identity or sexual orientation.

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