Principal Tax Analyst

Overview

This role supports the organization’s global income tax function, with a primary focus on U.S. income tax provision, compliance, reporting, technical analysis, and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

Tax Provision & Reporting

• Own significant portions of the quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision process, including calculations, supporting schedules, workpapers, and variance analysis.
• Analyze tax account activity, return-to-provision adjustments, uncertain tax positions, and key drivers affecting reported results and cash taxes.
• Support tax reporting requirements within a public-company environment.

Tax Compliance

• Lead day-to-day execution of U.S. income tax compliance activities in partnership with external service providers.
• Coordinate deliverables, timelines, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate and timely filings.
• Support international tax compliance and related reporting activities as needed.

Technical Tax & Business Partnership

• Research and analyze tax issues arising from business activities, transactions, and organizational changes.
• Translate technical tax concepts into clear and practical recommendations.
• Support transfer pricing, intercompany tax matters, and legal entity reporting activities.

Process Improvement & Technology

• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, documentation quality, controls, and data integrity.
• Support automation, analytics, and technology-driven initiatives that improve efficiency and scalability.
• Evaluate and leverage AI-enabled tools while maintaining appropriate review, governance, and control practices.

Audit & Controls

• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain compliance with applicable tax laws, regulations, internal controls, and corporate policies.
• Contribute to a scalable, well-documented, and efficient tax operating model.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of corporate income tax experience gained through public accounting, industry, or a combination of both.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and corporate income tax accounting principles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or owning significant portions of a tax provision process.
• Strong foundation in U.S. income tax provision and compliance.
• Ability to independently manage recurring workstreams in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience working with tax systems, financial systems, Excel, and data analysis tools.
• Demonstrated ownership mindset and ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or active progress toward CPA certification.
• Big Four public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with national or mid-sized public accounting firms supporting public-company clients.
• Experience supporting public-company tax reporting requirements.
• Exposure to international tax, transfer pricing, legal entity reporting, or multi-jurisdictional tax matters.
• Experience with tax technology, Power BI, Alteryx, automation tools, or AI-enabled solutions.
• Demonstrated interest in continuous improvement, automation, and technology adoption within Finance and Tax functions.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay

• Starting base pay is $87,700.00 to $114,200.00.
• The employer may pay more or less based on employee qualifications, market value, company finances, and other operational considerations.

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Remote-flexible workforce
• Wellness Programs
• 401(k) program with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• Generous Parental Leave
• Donations for Doers
• Pet insurance, legal and identity protection
• Tuition reimbursement program

Travel

• Periodic travel for quarter-close activities, team collaboration, and key tax deadlines. Candidates should be comfortable with occasional travel throughout the year, including heavier collaboration during major filing and close periods.