Role Summary
This role is central to the tax lifecycle within a multinational finance environment. The Analyst will support federal and state tax provisioning, compliance, and reporting across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness. Operating within ERP-integrated systems, the role demands technical tax expertise, process optimization capabilities, and stakeholder-facing communication.
Responsibilities
- Tax Compliance & Provisioning
- Prepare and review federal and state income tax provisions (ASC 740), including deferred tax calculations and true-ups
- Support quarterly and annual tax reporting cycles, ensuring alignment with GAAP and IFRS standards
- Reconcile tax accounts and validate data integrity across ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Compile and submit federal and state tax filings, including corporate income tax, franchise tax, and gross receipts tax
- Monitor legislative changes and ensure compliance with evolving tax codes and regulatory requirements
- Assist with FATCA, BEPS, and other global reporting obligations as applicable
- Design and maintain tax data models, process maps, and control frameworks
- Collaborate with IT and finance teams to enhance automation and standardization of tax workflows
- Support ERP upgrades and tax engine integrations (e.g., Vertex, ONESOURCE)
- Prepare board-level dashboards, tax packs, and audit-ready documentation
- Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders across finance, legal, and compliance
- Contribute to cross-functional projects including M&A, restructuring, and transfer pricing
Requirements:
- ASC 740 mastery and deep understanding of deferred tax accounting
- Federal and state filing expertise across multiple jurisdictions
- ERP fluency (SAP, Oracle, Great Plains) and experience of using tax solutions is a plus (ONESOURCE, CorpTax)
- Data harmonization and reconciliation across complex systems
- Experience with tax provisioning software (e.g., Longview, ONESOURCE Tax Provision)
- Advanced Excel, Power BI, or Tableau for reporting and visualization
- Familiarity with SOX controls and audit trail documentation
- Operational Competencies
- Process mapping and maturity model design (Level 4/5)
- Control framework development and risk mitigation
- Lean Six Sigma mindset for continuous improvement
- Ability to produce SOPs, training decks, and onboarding materials
- Stakeholder & Leadership Competencies
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and data integrity
- Communication
- Clear, concise, and tailored messaging for technical and non-technical audiences
- Adaptability
- Navigates ambiguity and regulatory change with resilience
- Ownership
- Takes initiative and accountability for deliverables and deadlines
- Team Orientation
- Works collaboratively across time zones and functions
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation; CPA or equivalent preferred
- Experience
- 3–5 years in federal/state tax compliance, preferably in a multinational or shared services environment
- Systems
- Proficiency in ERP platforms and tax engines
- Knowledge
- Strong grasp of ASC 740, US GAAP, IFRS, and multi-jurisdictional tax frameworks
- Communication
- Ability to produce executive-ready documentation and engage with senior stakeholders
Preferred
- Exposure to indirect tax, payroll tax, or international tax regimes
- Experience with tax data modeling and automation projects
- Familiarity with FATCA, BEPS, and global reporting standards