Senior Tax Accountant

DRiV; Skokie (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

DRiV, a leading global aftermarket company, is seeking an experienced tax professional to optimize the company's tax position related to mergers and acquisitions. The role reports to the Senior Tax Manager and operates from Skokie or Southfield on a hybrid schedule.

You will oversee tax accounting, tax compliance, domestic research, and audit defense, leading quarterly and year-end tax provisions and preparing federal/state returns.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of tax experience in a complex multinational environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting.
• Experience preparing or reviewing US GAAP income tax provisions for multinational companies.
• Experience with global tax provision processes, including foreign entities and cross-border tax considerations.
• Proficient in Excel with tax provision software experience (OneSource or similar).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual global income tax provision per ASC 740.
• Prepare and maintain tax accounting workpapers and documentation for internal controls, SOX, and PCAOB.
• Analyze current and deferred tax calculations and reconciliations.
• Support effective tax rate analyses and drivers.
• Coordinate with finance, legal, and business units; interface with tax authorities.
• Collaborate with external advisors and auditors on tax reviews and compliance.

Skills

ASC 740

Excel

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Masters in Taxation preferred

Tools

OneSource Tax Provision

OneStream

SAP

Job description

DRiV, Tenneco’s Aftermarket business group, is a global leader with top-three market share positions across most of our product categories.

As a premier “House of Brands,” DRiV represents more than 30 of the world’s most trusted aftermarket names, including Monroe®, MOOG®, Wagner®, Walker®, Fel‑Pro®, Champion®, Ferodo®, Payen®, and others, many with more than 100 years of heritage.

Our scaled and differentiated capabilities allow regional business lines to serve customers with precision while leveraging global manufacturing, engineering, and distribution strength.

Approximately 75% of our revenue is positioned as a #1 brand within its product category.

Across shocks & struts, steering & suspension, braking, sealing, engine, emissions, and ignition systems, DRiV delivers quality, performance, and value that customers rely on worldwide.

At DRiV, we win through execution, innovation, and the power of our brands.

Position Summary

In this role, you will be accountable for optimizing the company's tax position in relation to mergers and acquisitions. You will report directly to our Senior Tax Manager and you will work out of our Skokie or Southfield location on a hybrid work schedule.

This position will oversee all aspects of the company’s tax accounting, tax compliance, domestic tax research and audit defense. The position will lead the quarterly and year-end tax accounting process and oversee the preparation of the federal and state income tax returns. Additionally, the position will lead the audit defense and will have regular interaction with the federal and state tax exam authorities. Finally, the position will interface regularly with the finance, legal, and corporate departments as well as business unit management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and review of the quarterly and annual global income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740.
• Prepare and maintain tax accounting workpapers and supporting documentation to satisfy internal control, SOX, and PCAOB audit requirements.
• Prepare and analyze current and deferred tax calculations, tax account reconciliations, and related supporting documentation.
• Support the calculation and reporting of the effective tax rate (ETR), including identification and analysis of key rate drivers.
• Assist with FIN 48 / ASC 740-10 uncertain tax position (UTP) analyses and related documentation.
• Collaborate with global finance and accounting teams to gather information necessary for tax provision calculations and tax reporting requirements.
• Support tax forecasting and cash tax planning activities, including quarterly and annual projections.
• Review and analyze foreign subsidiary tax data for inclusion in the global tax provision.
• Partner with external advisors and auditors to support tax accounting reviews, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain and improve tax provision workpapers, documentation, and internal control processes.
• Research and document technical tax accounting issues and assist in implementing tax law changes impacting the provision.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing certification.
• Masters of Taxation degree preferred but not required

Qualifications

• 3-6 years tax experience in public accounting or in a highly complex multinational environment required.
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting principles
• Experience preparing or reviewing U.S. GAAP income tax provisions for multinational organizations
• Experience working with global tax provision processes, including foreign entities and cross-border tax considerations
• Exposure to uncertain tax positions (FIN 48), deferred taxes, valuation allowances, and effective tax rate analyses
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with tax provision software (OneSource Tax Provision, or similar preferred)
• Experience with OneStream, SAP, or other enterprise financial reporting systems
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully communicate with all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.