Senior Analyst International Tax

IFG US; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IFG US is partnering with a client to hire a Senior or Lead Analyst, International Tax, reporting to the Senior Manager. The role covers all aspects of international tax, including preparation and filing of forms, effective tax rate calculations, and Pillar two strategy, with high exposure to senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA strongly preferred, and 4+ years of experience, preferably in public accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• 4+ years of experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems such as OneSource and SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of international tax calculations, including Subpart F, global minimum tax provisions, foreign tax credits, and cross-border tax considerations.
• Calculate and maintain earnings and profits for foreign subsidiaries, tracking tax pools and balances.
• Act as a technical resource for U.S. federal tax reporting, coordinating data collection and reviewing international tax filings.
• Collaborate with regional teams to gather information required for global minimum tax compliance and related reporting.
• Support the ETR process by providing inputs, analyzing changes, and communicating impacts to stakeholders.
• Review tax provision data from international units, including current and deferred taxes, balances, and uncertain positions.
• Maintain and support tax provision and compliance systems and related data.
• Partner with treasury on cross-border activities such as intercompany financing, dividends, withholding taxes, and FX considerations.
• Stay informed on global tax law changes and assess potential implications.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and documentation within international tax functions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

OneSource

SAP

Job description

IFG US is partnering with a client looking for a Senior or Lead Analyst, International Tax (depending on experience level). Reporting to the Senior Manager, this is a tremendous role to get involved in all aspects of tax, including preparation and filing of international tax forms, effective tax rate calcs, and strategy/planning, including Pillar two. This role will have a high level of exposure to senior leadership across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of international tax calculations, including items such as Subpart F income, global minimum tax provisions, foreign tax credits, and other cross-border tax considerations.
• Calculate and maintain earnings and profits for foreign subsidiaries, including tracking relevant tax pools and balances.
• Act as a technical resource for U.S. federal tax reporting, coordinating data collection and reviewing international tax filings and disclosures.
• Collaborate with regional teams to gather information required for global minimum tax compliance and related reporting obligations.
• Support the effective tax rate (ETR) process by providing inputs, analyzing changes, and communicating impacts to stakeholders.
• Review tax provision data from international business units, including current and deferred taxes, payable balances, and uncertain tax positions.
• Maintain and support tax provision and compliance systems and related data.
• Partner with treasury and other departments on cross-border activities such as intercompany financing, dividends, withholding taxes, and foreign exchange considerations.
• Stay informed on global tax law changes and assess potential implications.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and documentation within international tax functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• 4+ years of experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as OneSource and SAP preferred.