Senior Tax Analyst

LG Energy Solution Michigan; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical manufacturing company located in Troy, MI is seeking a highly motivated Senior Tax Analyst to oversee tax planning and compliance. The role involves developing tax-efficient strategies, monitoring legislation, and collaborating with various departments. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience. Strong proficiency in U.S. tax regulations and SAP is preferred. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of public accounting or large corporation tax experience in a multi-entity or cross-border environment.
• Strong tax technical and analytical proficiency with U.S. taxes and comprehensive knowledge of regulations.
• Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English (reading, speaking, and writing) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop tax-efficient strategies to optimize company benefit realization.
• Monitor emerging tax legislation and assess potential impacts.
• Review and verify accuracy of tax filings and documentation.

Skills

Tax planning

Research skills

Analytical proficiency

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics

Advanced degree and/or CPA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Company: LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.

Location: Troy, MI

FLSA Status: Exempt

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Tax Analyst to join our North American operations. This role will focus on tax planning, research, and compliance with a particular emphasis on monitoring political and regulatory changes that may impact tax and accounting treatments. The Senior Tax Analyst will be providing strategic insights to leadership, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across North America and headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Develop tax-efficient strategies to optimize company benefit realization while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor emerging tax legislation, political developments, and regulatory guidance to assess potential impacts on the business.
• Analyze and model the financial impact of federal and state tax credit programs (e.g., AMPC, ITC, IRA provisions, Government Incentives, etc.).

Research & Analysis

• Interpret new and existing tax laws, rulings, and guidance; communicate implications for corporate tax positions.
• Prepare scenario analyses and position papers to support executive decision-making.
• Provide technical support on tax accounting matters under U.S. GAAP/IFRS, particularly relating to credits and incentives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Operations, and external advisors to ensure proper documentation, reporting, and compliance.
• Act as a key liaison between U.S. operations and Headquarters, ensuring alignment on tax strategies, policies, and reporting standards.
• Support business planning processes by integrating tax considerations into forecasts and investment analyses.

Compliance & Reporting

• Review and verify the accuracy of tax filings, documentation, and provisions, ensuring all submissions comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ensure accurate documentation of positions taken, including defense files for IRS or state audits.
• Participate in internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) as it relates to taxes and credits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 6+ years of public accounting or large corporation tax experience in a multi-entity or cross-border environment.
• Strong tax technical and analytical proficiency with U.S. taxes and comprehensive knowledge of U.S. corporate tax regulations and compliance practices.
• Motivated, team-oriented, self-starter, adept at working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively with various functions (Legal, Controllership, Treasury) and all levels of personnel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in SAP is a plus.
• Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English (reading, speaking, and writing) is preferred.
• Advanced degree and/or CPA preferred.
• Additional tax certifications (e.g., CMI, JD) preferred.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Chemical Manufacturing