Lead Tax Analyst - Indirect Tax

Overview

This position oversees indirect tax compliance and associated accounting. The role is responsible for managing staff and applying tax analysis, judgment, and expertise to a set of diverse and complex activities.

Responsibilities

• Extract financial data from various tax, accounting, and information systems to perform appropriate analyses.
• Review indirect tax returns and associated tax accounting, including:
  • State insurance premium tax
  • Use tax
  • Franchise tax
  • Federal excise tax
  • May also include research or analysis related to foreign value added tax (VAT) and other non-income taxes.
• Draft and/or review technical memos and outlines.
• Develop non-standard reports and statements.
• Lead assigned projects, including integration of new tax laws and accounting principles.
  • Research complicated tax law and accounting principles.
  • Monitor tax law to ensure data integrity.
• Perform special analyses and projects as requested.
• Provide leadership and direction to others.
• Assist in evaluating processes for operational efficiencies and effective risk management.
• Use a thorough understanding of the business to proactively develop tax analysis and reports.
• Work effectively with other departments/divisions to resolve business issues for success.
• Ensure adherence to the organization’s internal controls framework.
• May manage staff:
  • Develop and motivate staff through mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing.
  • Ensure staff demonstrate appropriate customer service attitudes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent education/experience.
• Eight (8) years of tax accounting experience.
• In-depth knowledge of assigned tax specialty.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Advanced computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

• Salary generally ranges between $102,000 - $135,000 annually.
• This salary range is a good faith estimate; actual starting pay is determined by factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote), and operational needs.
• Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
• This position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the bonus plan/individual performance and is at the organization’s discretion.

Benefits (for eligible employees)

• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health & Work/Life Balance

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays)
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, including Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
• Parental Leave: fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year for eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back-Up Care Program
• PTO for Volunteer Hours
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Minimal to occasional travel may be required.

Additional Information

• This job description is not a contract of employment and may be changed, added to, removed, or revoked at the organization’s discretion.
• Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed.
• If an employee or applicant requests an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

Disclaimer

• Beware of fake job offers. The organization does not request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront. Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer—not through text or email.