Tax Compliance and Reporting Analyst

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