Tax Analyst (Hybrid)

TruStage•Madison, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position has responsibility for compliance with tax laws and/or implementing tax planning strategies. The incumbent will operate with a reasonable degree of autonomy in their discharge of duties performing, organizing, supervising and controlling tax processes and work product. Analyst Helps implement solutions by reviewing data, determining the requirements of a project or program, and communicating them clearly to stakeholders, facilitators and partners. They assist with the business case, organizing requirements, translating and simplifying requirements, and requirements analysis. Analysts may also use requirements to drive the design or review of test cases, process change requests, and manage a project's scope, acceptance, installation and deployment.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent experience.
9 years' experience in a corporate tax department or national public accounting firm including experience with complex tax technical research and development of tax strategies.
Demonstrated ability to make good knowledge-based decisions and ability to evaluate situations in the absence of complete information.
Proven ability to interact with, advise and influence peers, senior tax leadership and external parties.
Demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills and ability to translate technical tax information into understandable and actionable information.
Ability to prioritize workload and manage most conflicts to successful resolution.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Taxation, JD in Taxation or designation as CPA or CFA.

Responsibilities

Perform complicated tax research and data analysis to identify and implement tax planning strategies.
Review significant tax elements of GAAP and Statutory accounting and ensure adherence to tax accounting policy.
Manage a significant process, project or process improvements within the Tax Department and ensure timely, accurate and complete performance.
Regularly participate in day-to-day interaction with external parties including but not limited to IRS, external auditors, regulatory bodies and vendors.
Manage external resources including consulting and outsourcing engagements and will indirectly manage others within tax.
Identify potential control weaknesses and take action to remedy.
Lead tax integration efforts for specific subject process or matter.