Senior Global Tax Analyst

$70,000 - $100,000/Yr

Copeland - Lansing, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Lansing, MI

1,001-5,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Senior Global Tax Analyst position at Copeland offers a unique opportunity to engage in diverse tax-related functions, including income tax compliance and global income tax accounting. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of the global tax function, implementing a new operating model, and driving innovation within the tax team. The position allows for significant career growth and the chance to make a lasting impact on the company's global tax operations.

Responsibilities

• Review and file externally prepared partnership and corporate income tax returns, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Collaborate with external tax preparers on calculations of book to tax differences.
• Assist in preparing quarterly partnership tax distribution calculations.
• Prepare the U.S. GAAP annual and quarterly global tax provision.
• Handle general ledger account reconciliations and tax-related journal entries.
• Assist with external financial statement audits by providing necessary documentation for inquiries from auditors.
• Prepare tax footnotes for financial statements in accordance with accounting standards and regulations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Facilitate federal, state and certain foreign income tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities.
• Conduct tax research and document conclusions to support tax positions.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and procedures, and that all tax-related processes are well-documented.
• Help maintain and update centralized global tax calendars, ensuring all filing deadlines and payments are met.
• Work closely with external tax service providers and internal departments to ensure efficient tax filings and reporting.
• Assist with implementation of tax technology strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement in tax accounting and compliance processes with emphasis on leveraging technology.
• Participate in special projects as assigned and help refine tax processes and controls for greater efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in tax accounting (ASC 740) and tax compliance, including preparation and/or review of tax filings and U.S. GAAP income tax provisions.
• Experience with ASC 740, federal and state tax, and general tax research.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• A desire to learn and understand the value of leveraging technology to drive greater efficiency, improve tax processes and manage risk.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with tax technology systems, preferably OneSource.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ASC 740 and provision to return reconciliation.
• Knowledge of multi-national tax implications as they relate to US taxation and tax accounting.
• Familiarity with Oracle, HFM, Power BI, Alteryx and other related programs.
• Big 4 public accounting and/or multinational organization experience.

Benefits

• Medical insurance plans
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Flexible time off plans including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave