Senior International Tax Analyst

CF Industries Inc; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 94,700 - 124,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health savings plan

401(k) with employer contribution

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

CF Industries Inc in Northbrook is seeking a Tax Compliance Specialist to prepare U.S. international tax forms and filings, maintain earnings models, and assist with foreign subsidiary taxation.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting, 3+ years of international tax experience, and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers a salary between $94,700 and $124,900, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, 401(k), and work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years international tax experience in U.S. headquartered, multinational environments.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. income tax principles regarding U.S. and international operations.
• Working knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare U.S. International Forms 5471, 8858, and 8865.
• Assist with maintaining and modeling earnings and profits.
• Conduct tax research for changes in tax legislation.

Skills

U.S. income tax principles

International tax experience

Tax compliance software

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Graduate tax degree (MST, MBA, LLM) and/or JD

Tools

SAP general ledger system

OneSource Tax Provision

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for preparing U.S. international tax forms and related filings, maintaining earnings and profits models, local country returns, and assisting with foreign subsidiary taxation and examinations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare U.S. International Forms 5471, 8858, and 8865 and related statements and elections.
• Prepare Form 1118 and the 8990 series for FDII, GILTI, BEAT, 163(j) and related calculations.
• Assist with maintaining and modeling of earnings and profits and PTEP attributes.
• Prepare local country income tax returns including Country‑by‑Country Reports and local transfer pricing filings.
• Assist income tax accounting and reporting of foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures.
• Assist with international and U.S. international income tax examinations.
• Conduct tax research for changes in tax legislation impacting foreign subsidiaries.
• Assist with process improvements and identify opportunities for streamlining and automation.
• Assist with special projects and support tax managers and directors with recurring processes.

Internal Controls

Understands and complies with departmental processes designed to support internal controls under Sarbanes‑Oxley. Identifies internal control risks or deficiencies and assists in development and refinement of controls related to income tax accounting and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; preference for graduate tax degree (MST, MBA, LLM) and/or JD.
• Minimum of 3 years international tax experience in U.S. headquartered, multinational environments.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. income tax principles regarding U.S. and international operations.
• Working knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting.
• Working knowledge of SAP general ledger system or other financial consolidations software.
• Experience with tax compliance software and/or OneSource Tax Provision.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑starter with strong attention to detail and ability to own and complete assignments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline‑oriented environment.

Position Scope / Contribution

This role routinely interacts with internal and external constituents, representing CF’s Tax Department. Occasional travel to company facilities and professional education/training programs may be required. Emphasis is placed on proper tax compliance and risk mitigation through return preparation, contemporary documentation, policies, periodic and year‑end reporting, and administration of major projects within the tax function.

The estimated base pay for the position is typically between $94,700 and $124,900. The actual base pay may be influenced by education, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job‑related knowledge, and scope of the role.

In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full‑time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package includes two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and match, dental and vision benefits, a well‑being incentive program, 401(k) plan with a potential 10%–13% employer contribution, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and Flexible Work Arrangements.