Senior Tax Analyst (Hybrid in CA)

Who We Are Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com. What We Do At First American, we put People First. For more than 130 years, we’ve built our reputation on trust, integrity, and service. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where employees can grow their careers while delivering meaningful impact. We’re seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to join our Corporate Tax team. This role offers the opportunity to engage in a wide range of tax work within a large, established organization—while contributing to continuous improvement and modernization of our tax processes. What You’ll Do As a Senior Tax Analyst, you’ll play a key role in research, reporting, and compliance while supporting strategic initiatives across the organization. Prepare and review quarterly and annual tax provision workpapers and financial statement reporting requirementsPrepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns and related filingsAnalyze tax accounts and reconcile to the general ledgerResolve tax issues and controversies through applied and directed researchAssess the business impact of tax law updates and implement appropriate process changesRespond to tax authority inquiries and support auditsIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency, documentation, and internal controlsPartner cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, and external advisorsProvide guidance and mentorship to junior team members You’ll have visibility across the finance organization and the opportunity to influence process improvements that strengthen compliance and reduce risk. What You'll Bring: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field6–8 years of corporate tax or public accounting (tax) experienceExperience preparing complex tax returns and supporting schedulesStrong analytical skills and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment Preferred Qualifications CPA or Master of Business TaxationExperience supporting SEC or public company reportingFamiliarity with ERP systems and tax software At First American, we believe in empowering our people to grow, innovate, and make an impact. If you’re a tax professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to contribute to a company built on integrity and trust, we encourage you to apply. Hybrid in Santa Ana, CA. Remote work may be available for candidates residing outside of CA, subject to business needs. Pay Range: $85,000.00 - $113,300.00 Annually This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. ** First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act). First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements. What We Offer By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.