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 serve.

In 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, you'll 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 You'll DoLead 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 work papers, 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 One Source, Corp Tax, 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 Bachelor 's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field

Equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience may be considered

Preferred

Master's 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., One Source, Corp Tax) 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…