Tax Analyst, Lead

Company3 • Santa Monica, CA

9d • $70,000 - $100,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Lead Tax Analyst is responsible for U.S. federal, state, local, and select international direct tax compliance, with defined supporting responsibility for indirect and non-income taxes. This role leads execution, reviews complex tax deliverables, provides functional guidance to other analysts and partners closely with tax leadership to drive accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement across tax compliance processes. They will act as a subject matter resource and day-to-day lead for tax compliance activities.

Requirements

• Background in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field.
• Well-experienced in corporate tax, public accounting, or a combination of both.
• Proven experience with U.S. federal and multistate income tax compliance, including compliance review responsibility.
• Strong understanding of tax accounting concepts, including estimated payments and year-end entries.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems and tax research software.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Prior experience acting as a reviewer or project lead on compliance engagements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with UK and Canadian taxation is a plus.
• Exposure to international income tax compliance is a plus.
• Experience in a multi-entity or multi-state environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review and approve federal, state, and local income tax workpapers, schedules, and tax packages for corporate entities and LLCs.
• Maintain and update state apportionment schedules and supporting documentation; review methodology and assumptions for accuracy and consistency.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual estimated tax calculations and related payments (U.S. and foreign).
• Prepare and review income tax-related journal entries, including estimates and year-end adjustments.
• Prepare and review state income tax returns prepared internally or by external service providers prior to filing.
• Lead research federal, state, and international income tax issues and apply conclusions to compliance deliverables; review methodology and assumptions for accuracy and consistency.
• Prepare and review sales and use tax returns, personal property tax filings, business licenses, and other non-income tax filings, as assigned.
• Act as primary tax contact for payroll, finance, and operations teams in resolving indirect and transactional tax compliance issues, including payroll taxes, VAT, and GST/HST.
• Oversee data gathering and respond to information requests related to indirect and local tax matters.
• Lead coordination of income tax compliance in foreign jurisdictions by assisting with data collection, responding to inquiries, and coordinating with external tax service providers.
• Provide requested documentation and analysis to support audits, reviews, and external advisor engagements.
• Serve as a key point of contact for audits, notices, and external advisor engagements; independently manage routine tax authority inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax compliance processes, documentation, and controls.
• Lead the design and implementation of approved process improvements in partnership with Accounting, Finance, Payroll, and other stakeholders.
• Proactively identify tax risks and operational impacts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off (for eligible full-time employees in the US).
• Retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits (for eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US).
• Local benefits plan offerings as adopted and amended from time to time (for roles filled in Canada and other territories).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior