Senior Tax Analyst

Danfoss GmbH; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss in Ames, IA is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to join the NAM Income Tax Reporting & Compliance team. You will help shape U.S. direct tax compliance and income tax accounting activities, working with the direct tax compliance team on high-impact priorities.

The role requires a degree in accounting/finance, 2+ years federal/state income tax experience, CPA preferred, strong communication, and proficiency in Excel; hybrid work within 50 miles of Ames.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; a concentration in accounting or finance is preferred.
• At least two years of federal and state income tax experience, including required experience with C corporations; partnership and LLC experience is a plus.
• CPA designation or active CPA candidacy is preferred.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing as part of a team.
• Resourcefulness, adaptability, and self-motivation to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, is required. Experience with Thomson Reuters, OneSource, HFM, and SAP is preferred but not required.
• This hybrid role requires the selected candidate to reside within 50 miles of the Ames, Iowa, facility.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare U.S. federal, state, and local income tax forms, schedules, and supporting calculations with accuracy and confidence.
• Prepare Canadian federal and provincial income tax forms, schedules, and supporting calculations.
• Calculate estimated tax payments and help keep critical deadlines on track.
• Prepare annual and quarterly tax provisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams and external service providers on key tax matters.
• Conduct technical tax research and contribute to tax planning, modeling, and other strategic tax projects.
• Gather, organize, and provide information in support of federal, state, and local audits.
• Contribute to state apportionment workpapers.
• Prepare monthly accruals and account reconciliations.
• Review tax notices and other correspondence, helping drive timely follow-up and resolution.
• Take on additional related responsibilities as business needs evolve.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA designation or active CPA candidacy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Thomson Reuters

OneSource

HFM

Job description

Ready to make an impact at the heart of a global organization? Danfoss is seeking a highly skilled, detail-driven Senior Tax Analyst to join our North America Income Tax Reporting & Compliance team. Reporting to the Senior Tax Manager, NAM, you will help shape critical U.S. direct tax compliance and income tax accounting activities while collaborating with the direct tax compliance team on a dynamic range of high-impact priorities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare U.S. federal, state, and local income tax forms, schedules, and supporting calculations with accuracy and confidence.
• Prepare Canadian federal and provincial income tax forms, schedules, and supporting calculations.
• Calculate estimated tax payments and help keep critical deadlines on track.
• Prepare annual and quarterly tax provisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams and external service providers on key tax matters.
• Conduct technical tax research and contribute to tax planning, modeling, and other strategic tax projects.
• Gather, organize, and provide information in support of federal, state, and local audits.
• Contribute to state apportionment workpapers.
• Prepare monthly accruals and account reconciliations.
• Review tax notices and other correspondence, helping drive timely follow-up and resolution.
• Take on additional related responsibilities as business needs evolve.

What We're Looking For

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; a concentration in accounting or finance is preferred.
• At least two years of federal and state income tax experience, including required experience with C corporations; partnership and LLC experience is a plus.
• CPA designation or active CPA candidacy is preferred.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing as part of a team.
• Resourcefulness, adaptability, and self-motivation to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, is required. Experience with Thomson Reuters, OneSource, HFM, and SAP is preferred but not required.
• This hybrid role requires the selected candidate to reside within 50 miles of the Ames, Iowa, facility.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Our Commitment to Transparency

For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.