Job Description

The Senior Tax Analyst will be fundamental in managing our corporate tax compliance at the federal, state, and local levels, with a strong focus on C-Corporation taxes and ASC 740 tax provisions for US companies. As a key player in our financial, payroll, and tax operations, this role will serve as a direct liaison with the Tax Manager and the Tax & Accounting Director. The objective is to optimize tax processes, manage strategies to minimize tax liabilities, and ensure strict compliance with the IRS and other tax authorities simultaneously.

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of progressive corporate tax experience in a public accounting firm (Big 4 preferred) or within a corporate tax department.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. An active CPA licensel, or a Master’s in Taxation (MST) is a major plus.
• Experience managing tax cycles specifically for C-Corporations, ensuring full adherence to US tax compliance deadlines.
• Experience in the preparation and review of tax workpapers and tax returns.
• Calculate and perform analysis on monthly and annual tax requirements and payments. Prepare and maintain US tax accounting records for operational and regulatory compliance.
• Manage Virginia-specific compliance, including state income tax (Form 500), Sales and Use Tax (Form ST-9), and local BPOL taxes.
• Deep understanding of federal, state, and local tax regulations regarding direct taxes (Income Tax) and indirect taxes (VAT/Sales Tax).
• Knowledge of ASC 740, and cross-border taxation (experience with US-Mexico transactions preferred).
• Excellent analytical capabilities, high attention to detail, and strong oral and written communication skills to explain complex tax concepts to professionals in other areas.
• Knowledge of US withholding rules on foreign payments and familiarity with international tax treaties (experience with US-Mexico transactions is a great advantage).
• Knowledge of FATCA / CRS.
• Knowledge and experience with Intercompany transactions and Transfer Pricing Studies.
• Extensive knowledge in preparing and filing forms such as: 1120 (U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return), 5471 (Information Return of U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations) “subpart F”, W-8, W-9, 1099-NEC / 1099-MISC, and state/local tax returns.
• Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with tax software and form preparation for proper US tax compliance (IRS).
• Tax requirements for issued and received invoices.
• Proactivity.
• Leadership.

Job Responsibilities

• Support tax requirements and coordinate with external auditors
• International Tax and FATCA/CRS: Ensure FATCA and CRS compliance by validating the proper classification of entities on W-8BEN and W-8BEN-E forms to apply tax treaties and withholdings.
• Information Returns: Oversee the end-to-end year-end information reporting process, including validation of local vendor data/TINs (Form W-9), backup withholding monitoring, and the timely filing of 1099 Forms (e.g., 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC) with the IRS.
• Tax Provision (ASC 740): Support the quarterly and annual global tax provision process under US GAAP by mastering ASC 740 workpapers. This includes calculating effective tax rates, Deferred Tax Assets (DTAs), Deferred Tax Liabilities (DTLs), and uncertain tax positions.
• Audits and Strategy: Defend the corporation during IRS and state/local audits, draft responses to tax notices, and monitor changes in federal and Virginia tax legislation. Conduct research and draft tax memos to support tax positions or address potential tax risks based on company operations.
• Processes and Leadership: Identify automation opportunities and implement best practices using tax software. Collaborate closely with other internal departments (accounting, legal, MX taxes).
• Automation of Periodic Tax Filings — USA