Senior Tax Analyst, U.S. Tax Compliance

Philip Morris International U.S.•Stamford, CT

2d•$97,000 - $121,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Tax Compliance Specialist supports U.S. federal, state, and local income tax compliance activities for PMI and its U.S. affiliates. This role is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant tax filings while supporting audit readiness, tax reporting requirements, process improvements, and risk mitigation initiatives. The position plays a key role in maintaining tax compliance processes, managing supporting documentation, and partnering across Tax, Finance, and Operations to ensure the integrity of tax data and compliance obligations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar field, advanced degree is a plus.
3–5 years of experience in U.S. corporate tax compliance within public accounting and/or industry.
Strong understanding of federal, state, and local corporate income tax compliance requirements.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail with a focus on audit-ready documentation and compliance accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume compliance environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across functions.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Fluent in English

Nice To Haves

Experience with Corptax or similar income tax compliance software.
Knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax treatment of foreign corporations.
Advanced degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or related discipline.
Experience supporting tax audits and responding to tax authority inquiries.

Responsibilities

Prepare and support U.S. state and local income tax returns, extensions, quarterly estimated tax payments, and related filings.
Maintain supporting schedules, workpapers, and documentation for federal and state income tax compliance processes.
Support miscellaneous tax filings, including Forms 1042 and 1099.
Monitor filing deadlines and ensure all compliance obligations are completed accurately and timely.
Ensure proper system setup and maintenance of master data supporting U.S. corporate tax compliance processes.
Review and validate tax data to ensure completeness, accuracy, and integrity within tax reporting systems.
Support process automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives across the tax compliance function.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and compliance processes.
Perform reconciliations and reasonableness checks to ensure accuracy of indirect tax filings and payments.
Maintain organized, audit-ready workpapers and supporting documentation.
Support internal controls related to indirect tax compliance, including review checklists and sign-off procedures.
Identify opportunities to improve data quality, automation, and process efficiency across Sales & Use Tax and Excise Tax activities.
Collaborate with IT, Data & Insights, and Finance teams to resolve data issues and improve upstream tax input.
Collaborate closely with Tax Compliance, Tax Operations, Tax Accounting, Finance, Legal, Operations, and external advisors.
Support strategic tax initiatives and special projects as needed.