Senior Analyst - International Tax Strategy

Eaton Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off programs

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Senior Analyst for their International Tax Strategy team, based in Houston, TX or Beachwood, OH. This role involves significant responsibilities in tax planning and compliance, including international tax calculations and compliance workpapers.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience. The company promotes a hybrid work environment and considers relocation for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in public accounting or multinational corporate tax department.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship.
• Preferred exposure to domestic and international tax issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist with domestic and international tax calculations for financial reporting.
• Maintain and enhance the foreign tax credit model.
• Prepare and review U.S. tax compliance workpapers.
• Conduct research on evolving tax laws and communicate findings.
• Support tax controversy and audit defense.

Skills

Research complex tax issues

Microsoft Office proficiency

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Financial accounting software

Job description

Salary range: $86,000 – $126,000 per year.

What you’ll do:

Senior Analyst – International Tax Strategy, located in Beachwood, OH or Houston, TX. Hybrid work is available and relocation is considered for candidates outside a 50‑mile radius.

Position Overview:

The Senior Tax Analyst supports the International Tax Strategy group with a variety of international tax planning and compliance projects that directly impact shareholder value.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and analysis of both domestic and international tax calculations for quarterly and annual financial reporting, including GILTI, Subpart F, and Foreign Tax Credit positions.
• Maintain and enhance the foreign tax credit model on a quarterly basis, collaborating with cross‑functional tax teams to incorporate the latest forecasts, refine assumptions, and update model mechanics based on new technical guidance.
• Prepare and review U.S. international and domestic tax compliance workpapers, including Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 1118, and other relevant federal filings.
• Support the income tax provision process, ensuring proper documentation and analysis of key domestic and international tax positions.
• Conduct research on evolving domestic and international tax laws, assess the impact on the company, and communicate findings to tax leadership.
• Assist in tax controversy and audit defense, gathering historical data and preparing responses to the IRS and external auditors.
• Participate in tax planning initiatives, identifying and analyzing opportunities to optimize the company’s tax position.
• Develop and deliver internal tax training presentations, fostering knowledge sharing across the broader tax team.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Required: Minimum 1 year of experience in public accounting and/or a multinational corporate tax department.
• Required: Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
• Preferred: Exposure to both domestic and international tax issues.
• Preferred: Strong understanding of federal and international tax law, including Subchapter C, Subchapter K, tax treaties, transfer pricing, and tax reform developments.
• Preferred: Familiarity with income tax accounting (ASC740) and related reporting.

Position Criteria

• Ability to research complex tax issues and effectively communicate findings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with financial accounting and tax compliance software.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to navigate complex tax issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience collaborating across functions and management levels.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Eaton is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

Ethan provides various health and welfare benefits as well as retirement benefits and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.