Overview
A leading organization in the life sciences industry is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to support domestic tax operations. This role involves preparing the income tax provision, coordinating income tax compliance with external partners, managing information requests, driving non-income tax compliance, and supporting tax account reconciliations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare quarterly and annual global ASC 740 tax provisions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Calculate tax implications related to ASC 718 Stock-Based Compensation, Section 162(m), and other tax provision components.
- Support tax accounting control compliance under Sarbanes-Oxley.
- Manage internal and external information requests for tax provision, compliance, and audits.
- Review income tax return workpapers and returns prepared by external service providers, verifying book/tax differences, state apportionment, and required disclosures.
- Coordinate compliance timelines and review corporate income tax extensions and quarterly estimated tax workpapers.
- Share responsibility for accurate and timely calculation and processing of tax payments to avoid late or missed filings.
- Oversee non-income tax operational pipeline, ensuring timely filing of federal, state, and local business licenses, gross receipts, and payments.
- Draft initial responses to federal and state notices and tax audits, compiling documentation to support inquiries.
- Prepare monthly general ledger tax account reconciliations and journal entries.
- Conduct research and provide analysis on tax implications of specific transactions.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in federal and state income tax compliance and reporting.
- At least 2 years of experience in a CPA firm.
- Foundational expertise in preparing ASC 740 tax provision models.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (B.S./B.A.).
- CPA license or Master’s degree in Taxation.
- Experience with Big 4 accounting firms or multinational corporations.
- Previous exposure to Netsuite.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $90,000 - $150,000, dependent on experience and location.
- Potential eligibility for additional compensation such as variable bonuses and stock bonuses.
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
- Flexible paid time off and company-paid holidays.
- Retirement programs.
- 1% charitable giving program.
Location
Headquarters located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries worldwide.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an equal opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or other protected characteristics. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process.