Summary
The Senior Tax Analyst supports U.S. and Mexico tax compliance, tax accounting, reporting, audits, and planning activities. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and international tax requirements while supporting financial reporting under ASC 740, U.S. GAAP, and IFRS. The position partners closely with external tax providers, auditors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to manage tax filings, provisions, audits, and special projects.
This is a hybrid role reporting into our Alpharetta, GA headquarters, in office at least 3 days a week.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Compliance, Accounting & Reporting
- Coordinate and manage U.S. federal, state, local, and Mexico income tax compliance processes with external tax service providers.
- Review tax returns, workpapers, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Manage sales and use tax compliance and ensure timely filing of all tax obligations.
- Prepare and review quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740.
- Support IFRS tax accounting and reporting requirements for global consolidation.
- Calculate and analyze current and deferred tax assets and liabilities.
- Prepare effective tax rate analyses, tax account reconciliations, tax reporting schedules, and financial statement disclosures.
- Support external audits, quarterly reviews, and tax-related financial reporting requirements.
- Maintain and enhance SOX-compliant tax processes and internal controls.
- Prepare process documentation, risk assessments, and control evidence.
- Support tax technology initiatives, automation efforts, and reporting improvements, including SAP-based processes.
Tax Planning, Research & Business Partnership
- Monitor federal, state, and international tax law developments and assess business impact.
- Conduct technical tax research and prepare memoranda supporting tax positions and reporting conclusions.
- Participate in tax planning initiatives, acquisitions, restructurings, and other strategic business projects.
- Coordinate federal, state, local, and indirect tax audits and manage relationships with taxing authorities.
- Assist in resolving tax notices, examinations, and controversies while tracking audit exposures.
- Partner with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Treasury, and Operations teams on tax-related matters.
- Manage relationships with external tax consultants and compliance service providers.
- Lead and support special tax projects and other initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA is a strong plus, not required
Experience
- 5+ years of corporate tax experience in public accounting and/or industry.
- Strong experience with ASC 740 tax accounting and deferred tax analysis.
- Experience supporting consolidated federal and multi-state income tax compliance.
- Experience with international tax matters, preferably Mexico operations.
- Experience maintaining SOX-compliant controls and processes.
- Experience managing external tax consultants and service providers.
- SAP and financial consolidation systems experience preferred.
Key Skills
- Advanced knowledge of ASC 740 tax provisions.
- Strong understanding of U.S. federal, state, and local tax compliance.
- Working knowledge of international tax and cross-border reporting.
- Understanding of IFRS tax accounting.
- Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
Compensation
- Starting pay targeting between $105,000 - $140,000
- Health Benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Bonus Program