Lead Analyst, Tax

GXO Logistics•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of. As the Lead Analyst, Tax, you will ensure our company is in complete compliance with all legal requirements pertaining to foreign income tax. You’ll impact several key areas, including the preparation, review and submission of all foreign income tax returns, U.S. reporting of international affiliates and transactions, and required payments and audit verifications. It will be up to you to ensure that GXO accurately reports income taxes on its financial documents while seeking to minimize our overall foreign income tax burden.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
4 years of professional experience in a publicly traded corporate income tax department or in the tax department of a large public accounting firm
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and Corptax software
Experience conducting tax research using RIA, BNA and other published sources

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Accounting or Taxation
CPA
Experience with Oracle and HFM
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Ensure company tax compliance and prepare and/or review U.S. international reporting and compliance obligations (Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 1118, 5713, FBAR, disclosure statements, etc.)
Prepare calculations and documentation supporting other US international tax issues such as FTC, GILTI, FDII, Subpart F and E&P
Assist with transfer pricing issues, including royalty and intercompany cross charge calculations and transfer pricing documentation
Assist with the coordination of tax compliance of various foreign jurisdictions with external consultants
Prepare and/or review quarterly and year-end provisions; prepare and/or review GILTI, BEAT and FDII calculations according to new tax legislations
Prepare and assist with the international aspects of the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) worldwide income tax provision
Serve as a resource for international tax matters and questions
Assist with tax planning strategies and modeling the impact of tax reform
Research international tax issues, e.g. treaty-related issues, permanent establishment and withholding rules and other tax-related topics
Help identify, research, evaluate and implement efficient tax strategies
Assist with due diligence on international acquisitions or other business transactions; monitor both pending and enacted tax legislations